Good morning dear esteemed readers!10 Key Points from Nigerian Newspapers This Morning
1. INEC Clarifies Stance on PDP Factions: The electoral commission has clarified that its recent meeting with the Samuel Anyanwu-led faction of the PDP does not constitute official recognition of that group over another.
2. APC Reorders Convention Leadership: In a major shake-up, the APC has replaced Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma with former Katsina Governor Aminu Bello Masari as Chairman of its National Convention Central Coordination Committee.
3. BudgIT Uncovers 92 Fraudulent Projects: A budget transparency organization has uncovered 92 fraudulent and unfinished projects across Nigeria in its latest tracking report.
4. Court Upholds N2.5bn Judgment Against ABU: The Court of Appeal has upheld a N2.5 billion judgment in favor of 110 unlawfully disengaged staff of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, ordering the CBN to release the funds.
5. Health Workers Suspend 84-Day Strike: The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its nationwide strike after 84 days of industrial action.
6. Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Market: Suspected armed herdsmen attacked Anwase Market in Benue State, kidnapping several women and setting the market ablaze.
7. Kaduna Gov Briefs President on Rescue: Governor Uba Sani briefed President Tinubu on the successful rescue of worshippers recently abducted in Kajuru, Kaduna State.
8. Woman Arrested for Poisoning Toddler in Ondo: A 40-year-old landlady, Nafisat Lateef, has been arrested in Ondo State for allegedly poisoning a three-year-old boy.
9. Four Soldiers Feared Killed in Borno Ambush: Four soldiers were feared killed in a Boko Haram ambush near Jakana along the Maiduguri-Damaturu road in Borno State.
10. Youth Leader Beheaded in Rivers Cult Attack: Gunmen suspected to be cultists have beheaded the President of the Omoku Youth Federation and killed his aide in Rivers State.
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Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers as of Saturday, February 7, 2026. CDA News Nigeria provides this digest for informational purposes and does not claim ownership of the original reports. For full details, please refer to the respective source publications.
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