Nigerian Newspaper Headlines, Naija News for Thursday, 6th August 2026

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines And Naija News For Thursday, 6th August 2026.

1. President Tinubu Reveals How Kwara, Niger Abducted Victims Were Rescued
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the rescue of victims abducted by gunmen in Kwara and Niger States.

The President, in a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said a total of 308 Nigerian citizens were rescued by security forces.

Recall that Naija News had earlier reported the rescue of the victims from Kwara State.

Giving a further breakdown of the operation, Tinubu disclosed that one hundred and sixty-three of those rescued were abducted from Woro Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, and 145 from Niger State.

Describing the operation as the largest rescue operation ever carried out on the same day by the joint security team, Onanuga revealed that the victims were rescued from the Kainji Lake National Park Forest in New Bussa Local Government Area of Niger State following a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), involving personnel from the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force.

2. Why We Froze Osun Govt Account – EFCC Breaks Silence
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained that it froze the Osun State Government’s bank account after detecting what it described as unusually large transfers to suspicious corporate accounts.

The anti-graft agency said the action was unrelated to the August 15 governorship election and formed part of an investigation into the alleged fraudulent management of about ₦11bn in public funds.

The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday titled, “Why EFCC Froze Osun State Government Account.”

According to the commission, it has been investigating the Osun State Government since March 2026 over the handling of Ecology Funds, Intervention Funds and allocations received through the Federation Account Allocation Committee.

The EFCC said some officials of the state government, including the Accountant-General, had appeared before investigators for questioning.

The allegations remain under investigation and have not been proved in court.

The commission said the ongoing probe would not ordinarily have resulted in a Post No Debit restriction on the state’s account.

It, however, alleged that funds began moving rapidly from the accounts to suspicious destinations from August 2.

3. Nigerian Army Places Bounty On ISWAP Terrorist Leaders
The Nigerian Army has placed bounties on several identified high-profile ISWAP/ISIS terrorists operating around the Lake Chad Basin area of Borno State.

According to a statement on Wednesday by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, the declaration follows intelligence breakthroughs on the identities of the terrorists.

The identified terrorist leaders and key operatives include: Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa – Wali (Governor of ISIS West Africa Province), his Deputy/Amirul Jaish Muhammad Jidda (“The One-Handed Man”) and Hamad Abu Hanifa, the Amirul-Fiya of ISWAP, among others.

The statement by Goni specifically highlighted Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa, the ISWAP Wali, who remains the most wanted terrorist leader operating within the Lake Chad Basin.

The Army promised that a substantial financial reward will be given to any individual whose credible and actionable information directly leads to his arrest.

4. Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To ₦1,165, Diesel To ₦1,570
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil, commonly called diesel.

Under the new pricing arrangement, the refinery reduced the ex-depot price of petrol by ₦50, from ₦1,215 to ₦1,165 per litre.

It also cut the price of diesel by ₦80, from ₦1,650 to ₦1,570 per litre.

The Dangote Group announced the price review in a statement issued on Wednesday.

According to the company, the adjustment was part of efforts to make petroleum products more affordable and improve access to refined products across the country.

The refinery said the move would also support businesses and wider economic activities.

5. WAEC Releases 2026 WASSCE Results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.

WAEC announced the release in a post on its official 𝕏 handle on Wednesday.

“UPDATE: 2026 WASSCE (SC) results have been released. Generate your PIN at http://waec.org and check your results now on http://waecdirect.org,” the examination body stated.

Announcing the release of results during a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday, the Head of WAEC Nigeria National Office, Dr Amos Dangut, said the council withheld the results of 167,486 candidates, representing 8.59 per cent of those who sat the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School candidates, over alleged examination malpractice.

A total of 1,959,668 candidates from 24,207 schools registered for the examination across Nigeria, Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire and Equatorial Guinea, while 1,950,726 candidates eventually sat for the examination.

Out of the candidates who took the examination, 1,200,514 candidates (61.54 per cent) obtained credits and above in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

1,687,378 candidates (86.50 per cent) secured credits and above in a minimum of five subjects, with or without English Language and Mathematics.

6. ‘They Want To Collect My Phone And Delete All Evidence’ – VDM Speaks On Shunning Police Invite To Lagos
Controversial social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, has alleged that the invitation of the Nigeria Police Force to appear in Lagos State over allegations made against Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh, could be an attempt to seize his mobile phone and erase evidence related to the allegations.

This comes after the Nigeria Police Force confirmed that VDM had been invited by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja, to substantiate allegations he made against AIG Jimoh.

VDM, while featuring in an interview on Arise 360 News on Wednesday, clarified his refusal to honour the police invitation.

Describing the invitation as malicious, VDM argued that there was no reason to travel to Lagos when he resides in Abuja, where the Force Headquarters is located.

The activist maintained that since the police headquarters is in Abuja, he should be allowed to respond to the invitation there instead of being asked to travel to Lagos.

7. Nollywood Actress, Temitope Osoba Is Dead
Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, has died after a prolonged battle with cancer.

The demise comes barely two years after Osoba solicited financial assistance for her second surgery in November 2024.

Announcing the tragic news on Wednesday, Nollywood actor, Alesh Ola Sanni, in a post via his Instagram page, disclosed that Temitope died on Tuesday evening.

He wrote, “Couldn’t sleep since last night it’s well rest in peace my dearest sister Temitope Osoba we had amazing time and good memories together till we meet again. I really dunno what to say mehn gosh.”

8. ‘I Am A Die-Hard Fan’ – Davido Shares Chat With Ronaldo
Award-winning Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has described himself as a devoted fan of Portuguese football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, revealing that he communicates regularly with the football legend.

The Afrobeats star made the disclosure during a livestream with popular Nigerian content creator and streamer, Carter Efe, where they discussed football, Ronaldo and the national team he supports.

Speaking during the livestream, Davido said his love for Portugal was not only because of Ronaldo but also because he has close friends in the country’s national football team.

According to him, he would love to see Portugal succeed in international competitions.

“Because I have a lot of friends in the Portuguese team. I want Portugal to win,” Davido said.

When Carter Efe suggested that his support for Portugal was mainly because of Ronaldo, the singer did not hesitate to affirm his admiration for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

9. Arsenal Agree £75m Deal To Sign Newcastle Captain Bruno Guimarães
Arsenal have agreed a £75 million deal with Newcastle United to sign captain Bruno Guimarães, with the Brazil midfielder now closing in on a move to the Emirates Stadium.

The agreement marks a significant step in Arsenal’s pursuit of one of the Premier League’s standout midfielders. The 28-year-old has reportedly been given permission to undergo a medical before the transfer is completed.

As reported by Sky Sports on Wednesday, “Arsenal have agreed a £75m fee with Newcastle for their captain Bruno Guimaraes.

“The midfielder has been given permission to travel for a medical.”

Guimarães has been a driving force for Newcastle since arriving from French club Lyon in January 2022. He quickly established himself as one of the team’s most influential players and later took over the captaincy, playing a leading role in the club’s return to European competition and rise among the Premier League’s leading sides.

10. Super Falcons Thrash Egypt 6-2, Reach WAFCON Quarter-Finals
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following a commanding 6-2 victory over Egypt.

The 10-time African champions delivered a dominant attacking performance to secure their place in the knockout stage and maintain their push for another continental title.

Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time, giving Nigeria a deserved advantage before the interval.

Gift Monday doubled the lead in the 55th minute as the Super Falcons continued to control proceedings and create opportunities against the Egyptian defence.

Egypt reduced the deficit after N. Ghazy converted a penalty, briefly raising hopes of a comeback.

Nigeria, however, restored their two-goal advantage in the 81st minute through Uchenna Kanu, who found the net to make it 3-1.

Three minutes later, Chidinma Ucheibe converted another penalty to extend the Falcons’ lead and place the game beyond Egypt’s reach.

Ghazy scored her second goal of the encounter in the 91st minute to reduce the deficit to 4-2.

Nigeria responded to Egypt’s late goal with two more strikes during an extended period of added time.

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade converted a penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time before Joy Omewa added the sixth goal to complete the emphatic victory.

The result confirmed Nigeria’s qualification for the quarter-finals, where they will face Group D winners Cameroon.