Top stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday August 13

Here are the top stories unfolding across Nigerian newspapers today. The Nigerian government announced plans to create six ranching settlements in an effort to reduce the ongoing clashes between farmers and herders. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, revealed this as part of the government's strategy to rehabilitate grazing reserves and establish new ranching settlements in six conflict hotspots.

In Osun state, the Osun state police command summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi over his controversial directive encouraging party members and supporters to 'kill Accord' members ahead of the governorship election. Fadahunsi represents the Osun East senatorial district.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Sunday Afolabi, shared his struggles in a recent interview, revealing that he is facing severe financial hardship and finding it difficult to survive.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal is actively pursuing the signing of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. The club's objective is to offload former Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema before the end of the transfer window.