Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning

Good morning! Here are ten key updates from Nigerian Newspapers this Saturday morning:

1. Ogun State's Governor Dapo Abiodun suggests that state governors, not President Tinubu, should answer for how funds from the petrol subsidy removal are spent. He notes these additional revenues have boosted state allocations, helping governors account for the money.

2. Conflict erupted in Sokoto city on Friday after an Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukwa, was stabbed multiple times during Juma'at prayer. The attacker allegedly stabbed the cleric twice in the neck among the worshippers.

3. Schools across Nigeria will reopen as scheduled on Monday, September 14, 2026, following nationwide Federal Government assurance of student and staff safety. The Ministry of Education has put safety measures in place for a smooth start.

4. The Lagos State Police have detained officers accused of assaulting Olugbenga Adeleke, following a viral video complaint. The Divisional Police Officer from Ebenezer station is set to appear in court on Monday.

5. The Peoples Redemption Party backs its Bauchi gubernatorial candidate, Senator Shehu Buba, rejecting claims linking him to banditry and kidnapping. They urge evidence be presented if such allegations are true.

6. The Kaduna police arrested Manaseh Jatau over the murder of his 35-year-old girlfriend Rebecca Jeremiah. Jeremiah's body was found on September 5 along Mai Angwa Street in Kaduna.

7. Detectives in Ogun's Ibafo Division arrested three women suspected of operating a child-stealing ring. The suspects, Kikelomo Jimoh, Kayode Elizabeth and Blessing Anochike, as well as three children, were rescued.

8. The National Assembly has suspended relations with South Africa post xenophobic attacks on Nigerians there. The move comes after reports of continued hostility and violence against Nigerians in South Africa.

9. The Nigerian government has warned residents near the Kaduna River Basin about possible flooding after heavy rains increased water levels in the Shiroro Reservoir. Controlled water release may be needed in September to prevent damage.

10. Operation HADIN KAI's air component has eliminated over 18 terrorists and destroyed their logistics hubs in precision strikes in Borno State's Tumbunma Baba area, according to the Joint Task Force spokesperson.