Nigeria News Digest: September 4, 2025
Nigeria saw key local election timetables released, a surge in non‑oil revenue and new health initiatives, alongside notable security incidents and tech sector developments. Major stories include INEC voter registration, rising taxes.
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News > Nigeria News Digest: September 4, 2025
Crimes & Insecurity
A 26-year-old school gateman in Ibadan has been arrested for allegedly defiling a four-year-old pupil, raising concerns about the need for stricter screening of school staff and enhanced protection measures for children.
- punchng.comThe Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency reported 8,692 cases between August 2024 and July 2025, including domestic violence, defilement, and sexual harassment, with the government aiming to increase awareness and reporting through a toll-free hotline.
- thisdaylive.comA 20-year-old woman in Kebbi State has been arrested for attempting to murder her newborn baby, who was rescued by a farmer. The incident has drawn attention to the need for support for vulnerable mothers and infants.
- saharareporters.comA Delta woman has been arrested for stabbing her lover to death, highlighting the ongoing issue of gender-based violence in Nigeria.
- punchng.com