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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News > Nigeria Digest: July 19, 2025
Judiciary & Law Enforcement
The Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), along with two other officials, are facing money laundering charges for allegedly diverting funds meant for local government elections to a company with no contractual link to the commission.
- saharareporters.comThe EFCC Chairman revealed that 18 serving governors are currently under investigation, highlighting a concern about financial impropriety within the Nigeria's government.
- theeagleonline.com.ngThe Enugu Police Command has successfully busted a child trafficking syndicate, rescuing six victims and arresting 10 suspects involved in the operation.
- saharareporters.comThe EFCC Chairman revealed that 18 serving governors are currently under investigation and cited a case of a former governor fleeing the country to avoid arrest.
- dailypost.ngThe Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), along with two other officials, are facing money laundering charges for allegedly converting funds meant for local government elections.
- nigerianeye.comThe Imo State Police Command announced the recovery of a significant arsenal of weapons and the arrest of over 2,700 suspects involved in various criminal activities.
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