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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Published 2025-09-1 6:11 PM

Politics & Governance

Following a Supreme Court ruling, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara ordered the 23 Rivers local government chairmen to cede authority to their heads of administration, and the state Independent Electoral Commission held elections to fill the vacated seats.

- tribuneonlineng.com

Abia APC chief Anthony Agbazuere predicts that the South‑East will swing toward President Tinubu in 2027, citing his tax reforms and restored local‑government autonomy while accusing state governors of hindering the implementation of a Supreme Court ruling.

- naijanews.com