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Here is a concise roundup of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian newspapers today.
1. FG, States, LGs Share N1.969trn December Revenue
The Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils have shared N1.969 trillion as revenue generated in December 2025 from the Federation Account.
The disclosure was made by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, following the January 2026 meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Abuja.
2. Police Advise NLC to Reschedule FCT Protest
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), FCT chapter, to reschedule its planned peaceful protest slated for Tuesday.
The protest is over unpaid allowances owed to workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
3. Atiku Holds Closed-Door Meeting With Yari
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has held a private meeting with former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari, in Abuja.
The meeting took place at Atiku’s residence and was conducted behind closed doors, with no official statement issued afterward.
4. Fire Razes Parts of Kano’s Singer Market
Traders at Singer Market, one of Kano’s major commodity hubs, are counting heavy losses after an early-morning fire gutted parts of the market.
The Kano State Fire Service confirmed that goods and property worth billions of naira were destroyed in the inferno.
5. Onitsha Main Market Reopens After Soludo’s Directive
Traders in Onitsha Main Market, Anambra State, reopened their shops on Monday following a directive by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
For years, markets across the South-East have observed sit-at-home actions in solidarity with detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
6. Benue Attack Suspects Plead Not Guilty
Nine suspects arraigned over the June 13, 2025 attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State have pleaded not guilty to a 57-count charge of terrorism.
The charges were filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation.
7. Falana Raises Alarm Over Alleged Expired Teargas
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has raised concerns over the alleged use of expired teargas canisters by police during protests against illegal demolitions in Makoko, Lagos.
The Lagos State Government, however, said the demolitions were carried out to protect lives and prevent potential disasters.
8. Naira Appreciates Against the Dollar
The naira appreciated to ₦1,465 per dollar in the parallel market on Monday, up from ₦1,470 last weekend.
It also strengthened at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), closing at ₦1,384.5 per dollar.
9. Senate to Resume Electoral Act Amendment Debate
The Senate is set to resume deliberations on the controversial Electoral Act amendment bill amid mounting public pressure.
Lawmakers are expected to conclude work on the bill this week, raising hopes it will be transmitted in time ahead of the 2027 general elections.
10. APC Unveils Committee for 2026 National Convention
Ahead of its national convention scheduled for March 27–28, 2026, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a 73-member National Convention Central Coordination Committee.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma will serve as Chairman, while Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni was named Secretary.
