Nigerian News Digest - July 15, 2025

Nigerian headlines from July 15, 2025, highlight political developments, including election-related news, and economic reports. The country's transition of power is also touched upon.

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Politics & Governance

Tunde Bakare stated that President Buhari was unaware of Sunday Igboho's home invasion and criticized corruption within government agencies, citing examples like the Accountant-General of the Federation.

- punchng.com

John Kalu confirmed that President Buhari was not Jubril al-Sudani during a 2018 visit to Aso Rock, debunking the cloning rumors that had been circulating.

- premiumtimesng.com

Tiffany Meek, who reported her son missing, has been charged with his murder, shocking the community that had joined her in the search efforts.

- allafrica.com

Senegalese commentator's arrest has drawn criticism, with advocates arguing that press offenses should not be criminalized and warning against conflating media with political opposition.

- allafrica.com

Tiffany Nicole Meek has been charged with the murder of her 11-year-old son, while a cold front is expected to sweep across South Africa.

- allafrica.com

The court ruled that using the Advance Fee Fraud Act to recover lawful contract payments is unconstitutional and violates property rights under the Nigerian Constitution.

- tribuneonlineng.com

A magistrate court remanded a man in prison after closing hours, citing safety and security concerns until his arraignment at the High Court.

- dailypost.ng

The prosecution presented its case against alleged masterminds of the 2014 Nyanya bombing, with a witness detailing the arrest and custody of the six accused persons.

- allafrica.com