Nigeria News Digest: August 22, 2025

Key stories from Nigeria on Aug 22 include political developments, economic reforms, security challenges, and health concerns.

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Judiciary & Law Enforcement

The EFCC, in partnership with the Nigerian Immigration Service, deported 51 foreign nationals—50 Chinese citizens and one Tunisian—linked to a large cyber‑crime syndicate, part of a broader operation that has removed 93 foreigners in less than eight days.

- punchng.com

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission issued a public notice that Abdullahi Bashir Haske, son‑in‑law of former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar, is wanted on allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering, and appealed for public assistance in locating him.

- dailypost.ng

EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale announced that Abdullahi Bashir Haske, a businessman and son‑in‑law of former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar, is wanted for suspected criminal conspiracy and money‑laundering offences, urging anyone with information to come forward.

- thecable.ng

A U.S. federal court sentenced three Nigerian men to prison terms for their roles in a COVID‑19 unemployment fraud scheme that stole $520,910 from state and federal programs, with the longest sentence being four years and three months followed by supervised release.

- allafrica.com