Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Tuesday morning

Good morning! Here are the top headlines from Nigerian newspapers this Tuesday:

1. Nigeria's headline inflation rate slowed to 15.43 percent in July 2026, though food prices continued to pose challenges. Food inflation surged in July, according to the National Bureau of Statistics' Consumer Price Index report.

2. The Speaker of Edo State's House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, tendered his resignation on Monday following calls for impeachment. The tumultuous session involved disputes over who could preside.

3. Samuel Akoade, a suspect, was taken into custody in Ondo State for allegedly murdering his mother with a machete. The incident unfolded on Sunday in the Powerline area of Odigbo Local Government.

4. The Edo State NDLEA destroyed a significant amount of cannabis, weighing 4,628.9kg, and apprehended ten suspected traffickers. The arrests occurred across the state in separate operations.

5. The police assured the public of a secure environment ahead of the 2027 elections. Assistant Inspector-General Olohundare Jimoh stated that the force was well-prepared and ready for the electoral process.

6. The Nigerian naira strengthened by N8.07 against the US dollar in the official forex market, closing at N1,349.53 per dollar. This marks an improvement from N1,357.60 observed the previous day.

7. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, KASU chapter, expressed concern over the departure of over 200 faculty members. The union's president, Dr Abubakar Abdullahi, cited poor conditions and non-compliance with the 2025 agreement.

8. At least four Almajiris died in Kano after consuming potentially contaminated food. The Tsangaya Media Network confirmed the tragedy in a statement.

9. Police impounded five Air Peace vehicles following the recent Lagos airport runway blockade. The fleet includes vehicles with the following registrations: AJJ 589EX, KTU 440EZ, AAA 831F, KTU 85FH, and EPE 656HF.

10. Osun State workers rallied at the State Secretariat in Abere, Osogbo, to celebrate Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election. They credited his administration's policies for workers and improved pensioner welfare.