Nigeria Digest: Key Stories from July 27, 2025

Major developments in Nigeria include political appointments, judicial rulings, economic reforms, and security challenges.

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Politics & Governance

The newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen of Lagos state's local government areas were sworn into office. The Commissioner for Local Government, Bolaji Robert, congratulated the newly elected officials.

- punchng.com

Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor in Anambra State, asserted that certificates are not a prerequisite for effective governance, and expressed confidence in becoming the people's preferred choice in the upcoming election.

- dailypost.ng

A Federal High Court in Abuja rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) attempt to set aside a previous judgment ordering INEC to investigate and prosecute those involved in electoral violence and offenses during the 2023 general elections.

- theeagleonline.com.ng

Senator Athan Achonu condemned the deadly attack on three communities in Imo State, where at least seven people were killed, urging swift action from both the police and the government to address the alarming security situation.

- dailypost.ng