Top 10 Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today 2nd June 2026

1. ADC Primaries: Atiku, Babachir Trade Words as Ex-SGF Quits Party

Fresh political tension has erupted after Babachir Lawal resigned from ADC, alleging that the party’s primaries were rigged in favour of Atiku Abubakar, while Atiku’s camp has fired back demanding evidence.

2. School Abductions: Protests Erupt in Oyo, Ogun as NUT Begins Nationwide Rally

Teachers and education stakeholders have launched protests over the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State, demanding urgent government action.

3. Tinubu Approves Recruitment of 1,000 Forest Guards After Oyo Abduction

The Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards as part of efforts to improve security and rescue abducted students and teachers.

4. NNPC Profit Jumps 79% to N481 Billion

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) recorded a 79.23 percent increase in profit after tax, reaching N481 billion amid ongoing economic reforms.

5. Troops Foil Kidnap Plot, Kill Terrorist in Kogi

Security forces successfully foiled a kidnap operation in Kogi State, killing one suspected terrorist and preventing the abduction of residents.

6. Bandits Kill 17, Loot Shops in Fresh Sokoto Attack

Armed bandits reportedly killed at least 17 people and looted shops during a deadly raid in Sokoto State, raising fresh concerns over insecurity in the North-West.

7. Police Launch Manhunt After Gunmen Kill Two Officers in Anambra

Security agencies have launched a major manhunt following the killing of two police officers by gunmen in Anambra State.

8. Supreme Court Sets Aside Order Freezing Nestoil, Neconde Assets

The Supreme Court has overturned an order freezing the assets of Nestoil and Neconde, marking a significant legal victory for the companies.

9. CBN Unveils Payments Vision 2028 to Drive Digital Economy

The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched its Payments Vision 2028 strategy aimed at expanding digital transactions, financial inclusion and innovation.

10. Teachers Close Oyo Schools, Demand Immediate Rescue of Abducted Colleagues

Schools across parts of Oyo State have been shut as teachers intensified protests over the abduction of colleagues and students.