Nigeria Digest: July 21, 2025

Key stories from Nigeria on July 21, 2025, covering political developments, economic trends, and security issues, highlighting the country's progress and challenges.

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Crimes & Insecurity

Police recovered rustled cattle and arrested 13 suspects in recent operations.

- leadership.ng

Customs intercepted contraband worth N1.78 billion, including rice and cannabis, between June 3 and July 18, 2025.

- leadership.ng

Emir Sanusi advocates for stricter penalties for gender-based violence offenders, emphasizing Islam's stance against such violence.

- leadership.ng

The Senate maintains that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot resume until her suspension ends, citing the absence of a court order.

- dailypost.ng

Speed Darlington refuses to appear before NAPTIP, calling the rape allegations baseless and accusing the agency of seeking publicity.

- africanexaminer.com

Emir Sanusi warns traditional leaders that domestic violence will lead to loss of titles, aligning with Islamic teachings against such acts.

- dailypost.ng