Nigeria: Key Developments on July 20, 2025

Nigeria saw significant moves in constitution review, anti-corruption efforts, economic reforms, and security operations on July 20. Political alignments and judicial convictions highlighted the day's events.

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Politics & Governance

Governors Hope Uzodimma and Alex Otti disagreed on state creation during a constitutional review hearing, with Uzodimma advocating for two additional Southeast states and Otti supporting state police and women's representation.

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A bill proposes creating Ibadan State with 32 local government areas, while Governor Sanwo-Olu urged constitutional recognition of Lagos' 37 LCDAs to enhance grassroots development.

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Governor Uzodimma called for two more Southeast states to ensure equity, as stakeholders gathered at a public hearing in Owerri.

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The Lagos APC dismissed ADC's criticism of President Tinubu's appointments as baseless, emphasizing their focus on nation-building over political optics.

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