Nigeria News Digest: August 25, 2025
On August 25 2025 Nigeria saw vigorous voter‑registration drives ahead of upcoming elections, a series of anti‑fraud arrests by the EFCC, and a mixed economic outlook with inflation concerns and new trade ties to Brazil. Health officials warned of HPV...
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News > Nigeria News Digest: August 25, 2025
Crimes & Insecurity
A 50-year-old widow and fashion designer was arrested in Lagos for attempting to transport cocaine to Abuja, claiming she inherited the drug trade from her late husband.
- punchng.comThe Army rescued 27 abducted passengers in Benue as part of nationwide counter-terrorism operations, which also resulted in 15 terrorists killed and 30 kidnapped victims freed.
- dailypost.ngThe NDLEA busted a drug syndicate at Kano Airport, arresting suspects who fraudulently linked pilgrims' details to bags containing narcotics destined for Saudi Arabia.
- punchng.comPolice in Akwa Ibom arrested a boat operator suspected of aiding kidnappers, as part of broader efforts to combat crime in the state.
- premiumtimesng.comThe NDLEA arrested a 29-year-old man in Kano for possessing 7,000 tramadol capsules hidden in an oil jerrycan, as part of its mission to combat illicit substances.
- tribuneonlineng.com