Nigeria News Digest: August 31, 2025

On August 31, 2025, the APC secured 20 of 23 local government seats in Rivers State while high‑profile legal cases, including Peter Obi’s court appearance and a US immigration arrest, drew attention. A severe flood in Nasarawa damaged over 300 farms.

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Disasters

A petrol tanker explosion in Lagos destroyed four vehicles and caused a fire, attributed to the driver’s excessive speed.

- thecable.ng