Nigeria News Digest: August 27, 2025

An Ogun nurse dismissed for exposing corruption was reinstated and awarded N5 million in damages, marking a rare judicial victory for whistleblowers in Nigeria.

A Nigerian monarch was jailed in the U.S. for fraud, including the seizure of his property and $96,000 in funds related to a financial scheme targeting residents.

The EFCC arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Taraba during a raid on August 27, 2027, following credible intelligence on their cybercrime activities.

Amnesty International has condemned the relentless harassment of activist Sowore, calling for the immediate dropping of charges including terrorism financing and money laundering.

The Kaduna PDP has demanded the release of its detained members, accusing the state government of an orchestrated clampdown and warning of potential mass protests.

The EFCC denied violating the rights of Atiku's son-in-law, Abdullahi Bashir Haske, stating they haven't been served with court processes.

The DSS is seeking court approval for confessional statements from terror suspects accused of spying on US and Israeli interests in Nigeria for individuals linked to Iran.

Lawyer Akinnola criticized the move to freeze SaharaReporters' accounts, comparing it to past regimes and questioning the IGP's actions against Sowore.

Nigerian Olusegun Baiyewu was convicted in Puerto Rico for laundering millions from romance scams and fraud targeting elderly victims.