Good morning Nigerian . Welcome to the roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 9th November, 2026.
1. Presidency Rejects ₦120 Trillion Loan Claim Against Tinubu
The Presidency has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu borrowed ₦120 trillion within three years, saying the figure circulating online is misleading. It said the calculation failed to account for previously recognised government liabilities and exchange-rate changes.
2. Kwankwaso Raises Concerns Over Tinubu’s Tax Policies
Rabiu Kwankwaso has criticised the National Assembly over its approval of Tinubu’s tax reform policies. He accused lawmakers of failing to properly consider the impact of the policies on ordinary Nigerians.
3. NLC Denies Negotiating ₦40,000 Wage Adjustment
The Nigeria Labour Congress has rejected reports that it negotiated the ₦40,000 consequential adjustment for federal workers. The NLC said the adjustment was negotiated separately by public sector unions after the new ₦70,000 minimum wage.
4. Kwankwaso Regrets Not Working With Peter Obi
Kwankwaso has expressed regret over failing to form an alliance with Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election. He said a joint ticket could have defeated the All Progressives Congress.
5. INEC Awaits Certified Judgment On ADC Crisis
The Independent National Electoral Commission says it will wait for the certified copy of the court judgment concerning the African Democratic Congress leadership crisis before taking a position. INEC said it would review the judgment and consider its next steps at its meeting next week.
6. Amaechi Reveals Meeting With Atiku After ADC Court Ruling
Rotimi Amaechi said he and Atiku Abubakar held an emergency meeting after a Federal High Court ruling nullified the David Mark-led ADC leadership structure and the process that produced Atiku as the party’s 2027 presidential candidate.
7. Funke Akindele Recalls Influencer Rejection Over Movie Promotion
Funke Akindele has revealed how an unnamed influencer rejected her offer for paid promotional content for Everybody Loves Jenifa. The actress said the experience did not discourage her and that she later ignored reports claiming she had blocked the influencer.
8. Nkem Owoh Clarifies His Comments On Nollywood
Veteran actor Nkem Owoh has clarified his earlier comments about the origins of Nollywood, saying he was referring to Yoruba filmmakers pioneering home-video production rather than claiming they created Nollywood. He also credited filmmaker Hubert Ogunde and other Yoruba pioneers.
9. Manchester United Draw 4-4 With Aston Villa
Manchester United fought back twice from two goals down to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa at Old Trafford. The result extended Villa’s unbeaten league run to six matches, while United continued their difficult start to the season.
10. Flamingos Receive $50,000 After World Cup Triumph
Nigeria’s Flamingos have received a $50,000 reward following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 in the final to become the first African nation to win the competition.
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