Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Tuesday morning

1. The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill chairman, Femi Gbajabiamila, cautioned against state governors having unrestricted operational control over police services under the new system, emphasizing the need to address both community policing and police oversight.

2. On Friday, terrorists attacked four mosques in Niger State during Juma'at prayers, killing at least 30 people and abducting dozens more. The assailants reportedly marched worshippers into the forest after gathering them.

3. Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara urged his supporters to concentrate on the future, stating he has moved past the recent political dispute with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. He was present at the commissioning of the Omademe Internal Roads Project in Ikwerre Local Government.

4. NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi addressed the potential negative outcomes of removing fuel subsidies on the gains made from that policy decision, asserting that reversing the policy should not be solely based on the mismanagement of those gains.

5. At a Memorial Parade in Abuja, family members and relatives of police officers who perished in a gun battle with bandits expressed their grief. Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu pledged that the force would not be deterred by criminals or terrorists endangering their lives.

6. The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit discovered an emerging crowdfunding network used to raise funds for terrorist activities. They also noted terrorist financiers creating bank accounts under false names and utilizing unregistered phone numbers for mobile banking.

7. US forces have initiated training for Nigerian troops in unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care, and other military skills in Bauchi State. This training is part of a larger US-Nigeria security cooperation mission aiming to bolster military capabilities and readiness.

8. Edo State House of Assembly formally impeached suspended Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, who had resigned on August 17, 2026. Yekini Idaiye of Akoko-Edo I was subsequently elected to replace her.

9. Joint Task Force North-West troops arrested three suspected gunrunners and rescued six kidnapped victims in separate operations in Zamfara State. They also recovered an AK-103-2 rifle, ammunition, and other materials during these operations.

10. Officers from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Edo State apprehended five suspects and dismantled a cannabis farm in raids across the state. The Edo State Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, stated that these actions highlight the agency's dedication to combating drug abuse and ensuring a safer society.