Good morning dear esteemed readers!10 Key Points from Nigerian Newspapers This Morning
1. Ex-AGF Malami Arraigned on Terrorism Charges: The Department of State Services has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, on a five-count charge including terrorism, illegal firearms possession, and refusal to prosecute suspected terrorism financiers.
2. Police Arrest 25 Over Killings of Imo Monarchs: The Imo State Police Command has arrested 25 suspects over alleged involvement in various crimes, including the killings of traditional rulers in the state, and recovered firearms and drugs.
3. Terrorists Intercept Trucks in Borno: Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have intercepted a trailer transporting maize and three other trucks with building materials in Garin Kashim, Guzamala LGA, Borno State, a day after killing 17 people in a nearby village.
4. Bandits Kill 10 in Kwara Community Invasion: About 10 people were feared killed when bandits, numbering about 200, invaded Woro community in Kaiama LGA, Kwara State, on Tuesday evening.
5. FCT Workers Suspend Strike: Full activities have been restored in the FCT as workers have officially suspended their industrial action following a breakthrough agreement with the FCT Administration.
6. PDP Crisis Deepens as Govs Reject Wike-Backed Moves: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party has deepened, with PDP governors rejecting moves by an Nyesom Wike-backed caretaker committee to reschedule the party’s national convention and dissolve zonal structures.
7. NECO Releases 2025 SSCE External Results: The National Examinations Council has announced the release of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, with over 80% of candidates scoring five credits and above.
8. President Tinubu Vows No U-Turn on Reforms: President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration will not reverse course on its economic reforms and vowed to sustain transparency and accountability, while receiving a World Bank delegation.
9. Cult Clashes Claim Lives in Lagos: At least four persons are feared dead following separate cult-related clashes that erupted in different parts of Lagos State, including Iyana-Ipaja, Aboru, Badore, Onipanu, and Satellite Town.
10. Lagos Assembly Halts Makoko Demolitions, Pledges Compensation: The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate halt to demolitions in Makoko and adjoining communities, pledging to compensate affected residents following a meeting with community representatives.
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Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers as of Wednesday, February 4, 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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