Nigeria News Digest: September 1, 2025

Nigeria saw heated disputes over the Rivers local‑government elections, a Finnish court sentencing separatist Simon Ekpa, major business developments including a Union Bank‑Titan Trust merger, and a wave of security incidents.

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Disasters

A fire caused by an electrical surge destroyed properties worth millions in a residential building in Ibadan. No casualties were reported, and firefighters managed to save most of the building.

- dailypost.ng

Three people were rescued after a diesel tanker, a bus, and two trailers crashed and exploded on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. The accident occurred when the tanker's driver lost control, leading to a coordinated emergency response.

- punchng.com