Nigeria Digest: July 31, 2025

Nigeria saw significant political maneuvers, economic shifts, and security challenges on July 31. Court rulings shaped the political landscape, while economic indicators revealed both progress and challenges. Security concerns remained prominent.

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Crimes & Insecurity

Amnesty International's Director in Nigeria criticized the government's inaction on insecurity following the Zamfara massacre, urging immediate action to protect citizens.

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A guard and cook were sentenced to death by hanging in Katsina State for the murder of former Commissioner for Science and Technology, Rabe Nasir.

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Bandits attacked Dogon Ruwa village in Plateau State, but security forces repelled the assault; however, four members, including two soldiers and two CJTF operatives, were killed in the exchange.

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All Progressives Congress chieftain Joe Igbokwe claimed that the security crisis in the South-East is due to actions of people from the Igbo community, not Fulani herdsmen, citing the recent death of businessman Ifesinachi Onyekere.

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