Nigerian Newspapers: 10 Major Stories Making Headlines This Tuesday Morning

Nigeria is waking up to a number of major developments across politics, security, the economy and law enforcement, with several stories dominating public attention on Tuesday morning.

Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, Femi Gbajabiamila, has cautioned against granting state governors unlimited operational control over state police when the proposed system becomes effective. He stressed that the new policing structure must address not only who controls policing at the community level but also who will ensure accountability within the police system.

In Niger State, at least 30 people were reportedly killed after terrorists attacked four mosques in Borgu Local Government Area during Friday prayers. The simultaneous attacks occurred in Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida and Gidan-Zana communities, with dozens of worshippers reportedly abducted and taken into the forest.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged his supporters to concentrate on the future rather than revisit the political crisis of the past. Speaking during the commissioning of the Omademe Internal Roads Project in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Fubara said he had chosen to move beyond his previous political dispute with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.

Meanwhile, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has weighed in on the debate surrounding the removal of fuel subsidy by the Bola Tinubu administration. Speaking at a Nigerian Bar Association conference in Port Harcourt, Obi argued that poor management of the benefits arising from subsidy removal should not automatically lead to a reversal of the policy.

Emotions ran high in Abuja as families and relatives of police officers killed during confrontations with bandits gathered for a Memorial Parade in honour of the fallen personnel. Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, who attended the event, vowed that the police would remain resolute in confronting criminal elements and would not surrender to terrorists.

The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit has raised the alarm over an emerging crowdfunding network allegedly being used to mobilise and transfer funds for terrorist activities. The agency also disclosed that suspected financiers were reportedly using bank accounts registered in women’s names, alongside phone numbers that did not belong to the actual account holders or beneficiaries.

Security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States has also received a boost, with US forces beginning specialised training for Nigerian troops in unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care and other military capabilities. The exercise, held at an operating location in Bauchi State, forms part of broader efforts to improve Nigeria’s military readiness and operational capacity.

In Edo State, the House of Assembly formally impeached suspended Speaker Blessing Agbebaku on Monday. Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency I, had resigned as Speaker on August 17, 2026, after which Yekini Idaiye, representing Akoko-Edo I, was elected to replace him.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested three suspected gunrunners and rescued six kidnapped victims during separate operations in Zamfara State. According to Bush Radio Academy, the operations conducted on August 23 also resulted in the recovery of an AK-103-2 rifle, a magazine and 30 rounds of ammunition.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has also intensified its operations against illicit drugs in Edo State. Five suspects were arrested and a cannabis farm was destroyed during separate raids across the state, with the agency reaffirming its commitment to tackling drug trafficking and abuse.

These developments form part of the major stories attracting attention across Nigeria as the country begins another day of political, security and economic activities.