Nigeria Digest: July 19, 2025

Nigeria saw significant developments on July 19, 2025, with major political moves, economic strides, and security challenges. Key stories include local government autonomy debates, anti-corruption efforts, and tragic accidents impacting public safety.

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Crimes & Insecurity

A self-proclaimed gospel singer and eight others were convicted of cybercrime in Kwara, forfeiting items including techno phones and $200.

- nairaland.com

The landlord suspected of masterminding the murder of two AAUA students has died in police custody, with additional suspects arrested.

- theeagleonline.com.ng

A resident was arrested in Abuja after a three-year-old boy drowned in an uncovered soak-away pit, prompting a police investigation.

- dailypost.ng

Gunmen attacked Kyamarawa in Kauran Namoda LGA of Zamfara State, killing four people, kidnapping residents, stealing property, and rustling cattle.

- dailypost.ng

Residents of Uikpam in Benue State have fled their homes after gunmen attacked the community, prompting calls for increased security presence.

- dailypost.ng