Nigeria News Digest: Aug 26, 2025

On August 26, 2025, Nigeria saw significant developments including voter registration milestones, court convictions for fraud, major economic reforms, a train derailment rescue operation, and ongoing security challenges across several states.

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Disasters

A Kaduna-bound train derailed in Asham, evacuating 618 people, including 583 passengers, with seven injured and refunds being issued to affected travelers.

- saharareporters.com

A fire destroyed five houses in Cross River's Agborkim Waterfall community, caused by black market petroleum activities, with no fire service available to contain the blaze.

- leadership.ng

Firefighters saved nine shops from destruction in Ilorin, with only one shop affected by the blaze despite the swift intervention.

- punchng.com

Yinka Ayefele responded to claims that his Fresh FM Music House was uninsured, stating he would not have invested without insurance and criticizing delays in insurance investigations.

- leadership.ng