Nigeria News Digest: September 2, 2025

Nigeria saw key political developments including court rulings on presidential candidacy and contentious local government elections, while the economy posted modest recovery amid inflation concerns.

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Disasters

A fatal crash in Edo State killed four people after a Lagos-bound truck collided with vehicles on Benin-Lagos road. Emergency responders transported three survivors to hospital, where one later succumbed, per official reports.

- dailypost.ng

One death and two injuries resulted from a Lagos road collision involving a truck and bus near Ikorodu. Authorities warned drivers to exercise caution on high-risk routes like Ikorodu Road following the incident.

- punchng.com

A fire caused by an electrical surge damaged a radio station in Oyo, destroying equipment worth millions. This incident follows a similar fire at another station.

- dailypost.ng

A collision at the Ibeju Bus Stop on Lagos' Lekki‑Epe Expressway on September 2 claimed six lives, including two men, three women and a child. LASTMA, assisted by the Federal Road Safety Corps, police and the Neighbourhood Safety Corps, rescued nine survivors. The injured were taken to Federal Medical Centre, Epe and Hammond Hospital, while the deceased were transferred to the FMC morgue.

- nigerianeye.com