Nigeria's July 29, 2025 Highlights
Nigeria's July 29 news highlights key developments in politics, security, and the economy. Major political moves, fraud crackdowns, and economic strategies dominate the headlines, reflecting the country's ongoing challenges and efforts towards progress.
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News > Nigeria's July 29, 2025 Highlights
Judiciary & Law Enforcement
A Borno State High Court sentenced Ibrahim Aisami and Bunu Usman Dankoli to prison for their involvement in a fraud scheme exceeding N10.5 million.
- dailypost.ngThe Rector of the International College of Administration, Science and Technology, Adesina Satiregun, was sentenced to seven years in prison by a Federal High Court in Nasarawa for operating fraudulent courses at his institution.
- dailypost.ngPolice in Akwa Ibom arrested Chibuzor Amaechi for suspected fraud after he attempted to carry out illegal activities at a bank in Uyo and multiple ATM cards were recovered.
- leadership.ngA report from Media Rights Agenda accuses the Tinubu administration of suppressing press freedom through restrictive laws and increased attacks on journalists, a claim the government denies.
- allafrica.comThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended seven Chinese citizens and four Nigerians in Akwa Ibom for suspected illegal mining operations.
- channelstv.comThe Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) reports that 92 MDAs have not yet established anti-corruption units, despite this being a requirement mandated by the ICPC Act.
- thecable.ngBetween June and July, the Nigeria Police Force arrested over 5,000 suspects, rescued 170 kidnapping victims, and implemented increased security measures nationwide, according to Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun.
- leadership.ngKano State Police arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect, Mu’azu Barga, and 14 others during an anti-thuggery operation, confiscating four stolen mobile phones.
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