Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning

Good morning! Here are today’s top stories from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. Prominent leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Alhaji Tajudeen Oladipo, have endorsed Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji for the Osun State governorship race in the upcoming elections.

2. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized the nomination of its candidates for all elected positions in the 2027 general elections on the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) website, ahead of the original deadline. APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda disclosed this after completing the process.

3. A farmer in Benue State's Kastina-Ala Local Government was forced to abandon his farm after suspected bandits demanded N500,000 to allow him to harvest his crops. The unnamed farmer is a resident of Mbagena Council Ward in Kastina-Ala LGA, which has been experiencing bandit-related terror and ransom demands.

4. The Nigeria Customs Service seized 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms and various rifle components during a search of a shipment at Tin Can Island Port Command. The discovery was announced in a statement by the Customs' National Spokesperson, Mr. Abdullahi Maiwada.

5. The Lagos State Police have opened an investigation into the death of 23-year-old Alayande Faith Ajoke, a student at the Nigerian Law School's Victoria Island hostel. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, when the student was found unresponsive on campus premises.

6. Over 30 suspected miscreants were apprehended during a midnight operation by the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) along the Lekki-Ajah Expressway. The operation targeted individuals causing disturbances and threatening road safety.

7. The House of Representatives' Ad Hoc Committee probing the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council has yet to decide the location for questioning Adeniyi Adeyemi, the council's self-appointed Director-General. Adeyemi's lawyers and journalists have demanded to be present before he answers to the committee.

8. Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of rigging the upcoming governorship election, based on remarks made by APC's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. Adeleke's statement was published by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.

10. Cameroon advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 1-0 victory over defending champions Nigeria in Casablanca. Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen scored the decisive goal in the 19th minute at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium.