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NEWS HEADLINES 01 FEB 26

NATIONAL

Tinubu reaffirms commitment to stable academic calendar, power supply for universities. 

Defection: Governors remain leaders of APC in states – Tinubu. 

Senate stalling electoral bill to undermine 2027 polls, ADC alleges. 

PDP BoT, 30 state chairmen close ranks around Turaki, dismiss Ibadan court ruling. 

2027: ADC accuses National Assembly of stalling electoral reforms. 

‘Let’s work together’ – Uba Sani tells North West Dev’t Commission. 

Funding lapse: US Mission in Nigeria suspends social media updates, assures visa services. 

Nigerians self-deport amid Trump’s deadly ICE raids. 

2027: Middle Belt Youths fault Shari’ah Council’s call for INEC chairman’s removal. 

2027: MURIC cautioned against fueling inter-religious tension. 

FG reaffirms commitment to youth education, digital skills. 

IPOB declares Monday, Feb 2 sit-at-home as ‘Biafra-Wide Lockdown’. 

Air Chief Commends EIB Group’s indigenous defence technology. 


BUSINESS

Individuals must file tax returns by March 31; employers, January 31 – Oyedele. 

U.S., Nigeria reaffirm trade, investment ties under five-year partnership. 

Asper CEO unveils $100m virtual auto auction model in Nigeria. 

NCSP DG Highlights China’s Economic Lessons As Blueprint For Sustainable Enterprise Growth. 

Standard Bank Seals $250m Financing Deal With Aradel Energy


ACROSS THE STATES

Falana: Lagos Demolitions Threat To Rule Of Law. 

Hoodlums mar LP-ADC event in Lagos. 

Resolving Awujale succession controversy for Ijebu, Yoruba unity. 

2027: Omo-Agege closes rank with Oborevwori, attends APC meeting in Govt House. 

2027: Issues as ex-govs, Otti battle for soul of Abia. 

Ebonyi killings: Nwifuru sacks govt appointees, dissolves community leadership. 

Ebonyi boundary dispute: Police arrest 10 over beheading of 4 persons. 

Soludo reaches agreement with Onitsha Main Market leaders, vows to rejig market security. 

Official Records Destroyed As Fire Guts Offices At Kwara Varsity. 

Defection: How Mutfwang united Plateau’s political forces. 

Police rescue two kidnap victims, arrest suspect in Kebbi. 

Gunmen attack Zamfara community, burn victims. 

Taraba Gov’s move to APC personal, touching — Shettima. 

Tinubu assures Taraba of inclusive development as Kefas joins APC. 

NAPTIP Intercepts 10 Trafficked Children In Taraba. 

Bauchi govt to ban childbirth outside hospital. 

No bandits’ attack on Federal University Kashere – Management


HUMAN ANGLE

Husband flees as Oyo NSCDC arrests alleged human trafficker. 

Pastor in police net for hiring cultist to kill rival in Bayelsa. 

95-year-old woman dies as fire guts residential building in Anambra. 

‘I’ll come back to cinema if…; but I can’t dance to promote movie – Kunle Afolayan. 

I can’t dance to promote my movie – Afolayan; ‘don’t allow jealousy burn you,’ Funke Akindele retorts. 

Bars over hooks: Dremo’s Man2Man revives Nigerian rap, freestyle battles. 


INTERNATIONAL

More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo. 

Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen. 

Federal judge denies request to block ICE surge in Minnesota

Photos appearing to show Andrew on all fours over female included in tranche of new Epstein files. 

Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe'. 


SPORTS

CAF approves new venue for Falconets World Cup qualifier against Senegal.  

Premier League: Cucurella heads Chelsea level against West Ham. 

EPL: Arsenal thump Leeds 4-0 to revive title bid.

Sabalenka ‘really upset’ at blowing chances in Australian Open final loss. 

‘Full respect’ for Djokovic but Nadal tips Alcaraz for Melbourne title. 

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