Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 5th February 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 5th February 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Rivers Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover N2.4m Ransom
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers, whose kidnapping syndicate has been terrorising the residents of Etche Local Government Area of the state. Grace Iringe-Koko, police spokesperson in the state, said the police also recovered the sum of N2,383,000 from the suspects who were arrested following intelligence-led operations by operatives of the…
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target=_blank>Oyo Rep Advocates Practical Measures To Combat Cybercrime Globally
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has emphasised the need for practical measures to combat cybercrime across the globe. Hon. Olajide, who represents Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state, at the national assembly, stated this while speaking at a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)…
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target=_blank>Sen. Mustapha Condemns Bandit Attacks On Kwara Communities
…Calls for unity, vigilance Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, has condemned the tragic attacks on residents of Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. In a statement personally signed by him, Senator Mustapha said he received the “distressing news of the tragic…
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target=_blank>Over 70 Kidnapped Victims Escape As Troops Destroy Three Boko Haram Centre
Over 70 people in the captivity of Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) have escaped, as the troops of Operation Hadin Kai destroyed 3 major detention centres of the insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle and other parts of Borno and Yobe States. The Northeast Operation e Kai in a statement issued…
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target=_blank>Veekee James, Husband Expecting First Child
Nigerian fashion designer, Ruth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James, has announced that she and her husband, Femi Atere, are expecting their first child together. On Tuesday, Veekee shared the exciting news on Instagram with her growing baby bump and ultrasound photos featured in the clips. In a follow-up video, she revealed that they…
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target=_blank>UN Commends Zulum’s Developmental Drive
…As Borno hosts 7 ambassadors UN Summit The United Nations (UN) has commended Governor Babagana Zulum for his developmental strides and post-insurgency recovery efforts The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Mohamed Malick Fall, gave this commendation when he led a delegation of 7 Ambassadors, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, with Ambassadors of…
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target=_blank>US Deploys Troops To Nigeria
The United States has dispatched a “small team” of troops to Nigeria following recent security cooperation between both countries. Dagvin Anderson, the general in charge of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday. This marks the first public acknowledgement of U.S. boots on the ground in Nigeria since…
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target=_blank>Zamfara APC Debunking Appointing Gov’ship Candidate
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has, in strong terms, dismissed any link or consent with a report that it has allegedly declared a governorship candidate for the 2027 General Elections in the state. The dismissal is contained in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of the APC, Yusuf Idris…
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target=_blank>Abia Govt Approves Establishment Of SME Village, Innovation Hub, Others
Abia State Executive Council (SEC) has approved the establishment of a Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Village and Innovation Hub in the commercial city of Aba to boost the economy of the State. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who announced the approval in Umuahia, said the establishment of the SME Village is a…
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target=_blank>Police Nab Two Suspects, Foil Kidnapping Attempt In Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two men suspected to be members of a kidnapping syndicate and thwarted another attempted abduction along the Auchi–Igarra axis of the state. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, the arrests were made during routine patrols conducted by operatives of the Igarra…
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