NIGERIA IN FOCUS: Police Reform, Atiku, Radda–Masari Rift & Osun Tension

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:39:03 +0000

In today's newspaper review, we examine the biggest stories making headlines across Nigeria, including the Federal Government's push for police reform, growing insecurity, the Radda–Masari political rift in Katsina, Atiku Abubakar's renewed position on fuel subsidy, political tension in Osun State, judicial reform, Nigeria's non-oil export drive and other major national stories.

The Guardian leads with the Federal Government's efforts to accelerate police reform amid concerns over insecurity and communities resorting to self-help. Daily Trust reports a political rift between Katsina Governor Dikko Radda and Ibrahim Masari, while also highlighting Atiku's position on fuel subsidy.

We also examine the developing situation in Osun State, where political tensions and attacks around local councils and motor parks have raised fresh concerns about post-election violence.

Other stories include calls by Yemi Osinbajo and Femi Falana for citizens-centred and pro-democracy judicial reforms, Zenith Bank's push for value-added non-oil exports, the case of Mary Habila, the Kano wedding tragedy, the diphtheria situation and developments in Abuja's green areas.

What do these stories tell us about Nigeria's politics, economy, security and democracy as the country moves closer to the 2027 elections?

Join the conversation.

👇 WHICH STORY SHOULD NIGERIANS BE MOST CONCERNED ABOUT TODAY?

Police reform and insecurity
Radda–Masari political rift
Atiku's fuel subsidy proposal
Osun political violence
Cost of living and the economy
Judicial reform

Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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