Nigeria Digest: July 21, 2025

The African Centre for Media & Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) condemned the attempted abduction of whistleblower Yisa Usman by police officers, citing ongoing lawsuits related to his dismissal from JAMB.

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja ordered the continued remand of an NSCDC Officer for failing to appear for trial in a case related to alleged fraud.

A federal high court in Kaduna issued a temporary order preventing the EFCC from arresting or harassing Rabiu Tijjani, a Dubai-based Nigerian businessman, regarding allegations of a $1.9 million fraud.

A Kwara State court has sentenced nine individuals for internet fraud, with the convicts forfeiting cash and mobile devices to the federal government.

The Federal High Court in Uyo has sentenced three internet fraudsters to six-month jail terms, with an option for fines, for their roles in cybercrime activities.

Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the forfeiture of $222,729 in cryptocurrency linked to a cybercrime syndicate involving Chinese nationals.

The Federal High Court in Kaduna has restrained the EFCC from arresting Dubai-based Nigerian businessman Alhaji Rabiu Auwalu Tijjani, citing unjustified actions by the commission.

Nigerian troops have arrested 183 suspected internet fraudsters in Warri, Delta State, seizing various items during the raid.

A ward head has been sentenced to three months in prison for land fraud, with orders to refund N300,000 to the complainant.

The Niger Delta Watchmen have called for an investigation into alleged arms smuggler Major Mica Polo, linked to the Olu of Warri, accusing elites and security operatives of a cover-up.

The alleged N1 billion fraud case involving KANSIEC Chairman Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi has been adjourned to November 24, 2025, due to the defendants' absence.

The Nigeria Police Force has reopened the River Park Estate investigation, overturning previous conclusions and causing renewed tension among residents.

Nigerian widows of soldiers killed in the Boko Haram conflict are facing a lack of support from the military. The research highlights issues with benefit claims and reports instances of sexual harassment.