Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Sunday morning

Good morning! Here are ten important developments from Nigerian Newspapers to be aware of this Sunday:

1. On Saturday night, there were sporadic gunshots fired at Union Baptist Primary School in Osogbo, Osun State. The shots were reportedly discharged by security personnel, causing residents to flee the area in fear.

2. Rauf Aregbesola, the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, lost the Osun governorship election to the All Progressives Congress in Ward 8, Unit 1. Aregbesola participated in the election, which was largely peaceful and had high voter turnout.

3. During the collation process of Osun State's governorship election results, gunmen invaded a collation centre in Osogbo, disrupting the proceedings. They fired shots into the air to intimidate officials and potentially disrupt the vote counting.

4. Troops from the Joint Task Force North West intercepted a suspected arms and explosives courier carrying 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives in Zamfara State. The seizure occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, during routine vehicle checks by Sector 2 troops.

5. Soldiers from the newly formed 15 Brigade of the Nigerian Army dismantled three suspected camps belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the East String Network (ESN) in Anambra State. The operation, conducted early on Saturday, was based on intelligence about the group's activities near Osuakwa.

6. Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, called for calm and thoughtful consideration after the Federal Government proposed establishing pilot ranches in some states, including Benue. Alia stated he would not oppose the initiative if it serves the state's best interests.

7. The Oyo State Police arrested 10 individuals suspected of selling human parts. The apprehensions took place in the Iseyin and Saki areas. Olayinka Ayanlade, the PR officer for the Oyo State Police Command, announced the arrests in a statement.

8. The Osun State Police Command arrested a police officer following an incident where tear gas was accidentally discharged at a Registration Area Centre during Saturday's governorship election. Videos showed tense confrontations between residents and police officers, who were accused of using tear gas to disrupt the voting process.

9. Bandits in Katsina State claimed the death of Biliya, a senior lieutenant under notorious bandit leader Kachalla Muhammadu, after their group was attacked by security forces in the Matazu area. The news came from security analyst Zagazola Makama based on information from conversations with bandit associates Mamiyo and Juli Asso Maha.

10. The Adamawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into allegations of arbitrary arrests, unlawful detention, and extortion against the Divisional Police Officer of Jambutu Division. The police announced the probe in a statement issued on Saturday by their Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje.