Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Presidency closes public submissions on National Policing Bill today
The Presidency has announced that public submissions on the proposed National Policing Bill will close by 5 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, urging Nigerians to submit their views on the planned establishment of state police. Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila disclosed this on Wednesday .
2. Sultanate Council calls for sighting of new moon
The Sultanate Council, Sokoto, has called on Muslim faithfuls to look out for the new moon of Rabi’ul Awwal 1448AH on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The call was made in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs .
3. ADC raises alarm over alleged plan to arrest Aregbesola
The ADC has raised the alarm over an alleged plan by security agencies to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The party warned that any such action could heighten political tension in the state .
4. Osun Police arrest 10 over violent crimes
The Osun State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in two separate operations linked to alleged violent crimes in Modakeke and an invasion of the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree. Four suspects were arrested over conspiracy, attempted murder, assault and unlawful possession of firearms .
5. Student shot on campus at Rivers university
A yet-to-be-identified 100-level student of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, in Rivers State, was reportedly shot on campus on Wednesday by suspected cultists. This came 48 hours after rival cult groups went on a shooting spree on Monday .
6. Nine bodies recovered in Niger road attack
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of nine bodies on the Wawa-Lumma road in Borgu LGA of Niger State. The victims were suspected to have been killed by bandits while travelling on the road .
7. Dele Momodu says Osun election is contest between Adeleke and Tinubu
A chieftain of the ADC, Dele Momodu, has said the August 15 Osun State governorship election is not a contest between Governor Ademola Adeleke and the APC, but between the incumbent and President Bola Tinubu. Momodu, who is backing Adeleke, said he decided to support him as part of his commitment to the coalition of opposition parties .
8. Osun Senator Fadahunsi questioned by Police over inciting statement
Senator Francis Fadahunsi was on Wednesday questioned by the Osun State Police Command for about two hours over an alleged inciting statement ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Governor Adeleke had called for his arrest following a viral video in which the senator allegedly said “kill any Accord member” .
9. Rivers govt dismisses reports of disagreement with Assembly over budget
Rivers State Government has dismissed reports suggesting disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the House of Assembly over the state’s 2026 Appropriation Bill. The government said the governor was working closely with the lawmakers in the interest of the people .
10. ASUU declares total indefinite strike at Abia State University
The leadership of ASUU at Abia State University (ABSU) has declared total and indefinite suspension of academic activities based on the non-implementation of the 2025 agreement between the union and the Federal Government .
