Nigeria News Digest: August 6, 2025

Nigeria saw significant developments on August 6, 2025, with major political shifts, economic reforms, and security challenges. Key stories include Rivers State's LGA election disputes, the passing of Doyin Abiola, and notable fraud cases.

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Crimes & Insecurity

Terrorist activity in Zamfara State, Nigeria has resulted in at least 38 deaths, highlighting the ongoing security challenges facing the country.

- punchng.com

British authorities are investigating the death of a 60-year-old Nigerian woman, Nkiru Chima, who was found stabbed to death in her London apartment. A 20-year-old man was also found dead on train tracks near the scene, leading police to believe the incidents may be connected.

- dailypost.ng

Nkiru Chima, a 60-year-old Nigerian woman, was found fatally stabbed in her apartment in Romford, East London. Police suspect her death may be linked to the previous death of a 20-year-old man.

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Ibrahim Namadi, a Kano state transportation commissioner, resigned after a probe panel found him culpable for standing surety for a suspected drug kingpin without proper diligence.

- thecable.ng

A passenger on a bus in Lagos, Nigeria, was shot and killed by unknown assailants while the bus stopped to drop off a passenger.

- punchng.com