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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Judiciary & Law Enforcement

The Federal High Court scheduled 2 September to hear a suit by the ADC Gombe state chapter challenging the national leadership’s plan to remove elected local executives before their terms end. The plaintiffs allege the removal violates the party constitution, while ADC lawyers argue procedural compliance.

- premiumtimesng.com

The Päijät‑Häme District Court sentenced Nigerian activist Simon Ekpa to six years in prison for inciting terrorism and participating in a terrorist group. Ekpa, a former local councillor in Lahti, was accused of supplying weapons and encouraging followers on X to commit crimes in Nigeria.

- channelstv.com