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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Culture & Entertainment

Fuji musician K1 de Ultimate is under investigation by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for allegedly trying to board a plane with an unidentified liquid later identified as alcohol, violating aviation regulations.

- channelstv.com

Nigerina authorities are investigating an incident involving Fuji star KWAM1 at Abuja airport where he allegedly poured alcohol on aviation workers. FAAN accused him of breaching aviation security, while the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the pilots involved.

- leadership.ng

FAAN stated that Fuji musician KWAM1 attempted to board an aircraft with over 100ml of an unidentified liquid, which violated aviation security rules, prompting an investigation.

- dailypost.ng

While FAAN probes musician Kwam1 in an airport incident, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) concurrently took action by suspending the pilots involved, highlighting differing stances on accountability.

- premiumtimesng.com

Rising Afrobeats talent Dumochiii (Olufowora Michael Seun) signed to emPawa Africa released his debut single “Jasi” accompanied by a visualizer capturing a Lagos weekend escape.

- bellanaija.com

New emPawa Africa signee Dumochiii debuted with his heartfelt single “Jasi,” backed by a striking visualizer and with plans to connect with Gen Z and Afrobeats fans.

- thisdaylive.com

Nigerian music artist Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 de Ultimate, is facing an investigation by FAAN for attempting to board a plane with an unidentified liquid substance, breaching aviation regulations.

- africanexaminer.com