Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning

1. The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a more stringent supervisory framework to prevent the banks and financial institutions from being exploited for terrorism financing and other criminal activities.

2. The Nigerian Army has made significant changes to its senior command structure by reassigning generals from frontline operations, formations, training institutions, and strategic departments. Moreover, a new leader has been assigned to command the military's fight against insurgents in the North-East.

3. Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Federal Government's handling of the economy, claiming the recent surge in naira figures is just a monetary illusion that will be exposed when tested against factors like currency depreciation, inflation, and purchasing power.

4. The Benue State Police Command has apprehended 46 individuals suspected of obstructing the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Mr. Peter Obi, during his visit to the state on Tuesday. The arrests were made after intelligence-led operations initiated following the incident.

5. The Ondo State Government has confirmed the tragic deaths of 24 residents in Odigbo Local Government Area due to consuming a herbal liquid substance. The communities of Araromi Obu and Odigbo town were affected.

6. The Federal Government has initiated a reform of the accreditation system for tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa cautioned institutions against presenting borrowed staff, equipment, and facilities during accreditation processes, threatening job losses for non-compliance.

7. The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, revealed that President Bola Tinubu took the bold move to remove fuel subsidies with the aim of boosting Nigeria's long-term economic recovery, despite the immediate hardship and backlash faced by the populace.

8. In Osun State, police have arrested Taye Kasali, from Bose Osi, for the alleged murder of his mother, Kudirat Kasali, who was later buried in a shallow grave on her family farm.

9. The Nigeria Police Force's National Cybercrime Centre has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hafsat Abubakar, for creating and disseminating a forged document falsely claiming that fintech company OPay Nigeria Limited would be shutting down its operations.

10. The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended at least 12 individuals connected to the killing of popular comedian and town crier, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as "Aiza Nwosu," as well as other cult-related killings in Awka, the state capital. The police did not confirm allegations of being involved in securing the release of Nwosu's sister, Miss Nwosu Chikamso Jennifer, for a stated N600,000 fee.