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
Judiciary & Law Enforcement
A coalition of 20 Kano civil society organisations called for the suspension and prosecution of senior officials linked to corruption cases exceeding N7 billion, urging an independent audit and cooperation with the EFCC and ICPC to restore public trust.
- tribuneonlineng.comA Lagos high court convicted four more internet fraudsters arrested by the EFCC during an August 10 raid at the Obasanjo Presidential Library complex, sentencing them to 30‑day jail terms effective from their arrest dates.
- thecable.ngThe EFCC’s Uyo Zonal Directorate arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation at Uyeh Heaven and Ayam Estates in Uyo, following intelligence on their activities, as announced by the commission’s head of media.
- punchng.comAmnesty International and Nigerian NGOs denounce the conviction of seven youths in Borno state for #EndBadGovernance protests, calling the trial a sham and demanding justice.
- saharareporters.comA rights group accuses Enugu police of abducting, torturing, and maliciously prosecuting Lagos resident Alfred Friday, alleging fabricated charges and abuse.
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