Nigeria News Today
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⚰️ Former President Buhari Dies, Honored with State Funeral
- Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's former military dictator and twice democratically elected president (2015–2023), passed away on July 13, 2025, in London at the age of 82. His funeral took place in his home town of Daura, Katsina State, on July 15, with state ceremonial honors, including a 21-gun salute and military presence. A national week of mourning has been declared (Reuters).
- Reminded for launching a "war against corruption" and fighting Boko Haram, his record is multifaceted; praised for integrity but criticized for economic crises and security issues (The Washington Post).
Central Nigeria Massacre: At Least 20 Dead
- In Tahoss, Plateau State, attackers armed with guns and machetes targeted early Tuesday and killed a minimum of 20 people, burned buildings, and showed disdain to security personnel on the ground (AP News).
- The attack is blamed on rising fuel tension by local leaders, including obsolete vehicles and poor infrastructure (AP News).
Atiku Abubakar Officially Leaves PDP
- Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alongside Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai, laying the foundation for a union to take on the APC government in the 2027 elections (Naija News).
Fayose Acquitted, EFCC to Appeal
- Lagos Federal High Court acquitted Ayo Fayose, the former Ekiti Governor, of a ₦6.9 billion fraud charge. The EFCC is to appeal against the ruling, indicating that its evidence was sufficient (Naija News).
⛏️ Mining Boom: Nigeria's Local Content Policy Ignites Growth
- Nigeria's mining sector is growing strongly, crediting the Nigerian Content Act led by NCDMB for augmenting local capacity—most notably in barite mining—illustrated at the Abuja African Natural Resources Investment Summit (championnews.com.ng).
- The policy is being made into a model blueprint for other comparable African economies .
Mokwa Flood Disaster: 500 Dead, Over 600 Missing
- A fatal Mokwa, Niger State flash flood claimed around 500 lives, with 600+ still unaccounted for. Over 4,000 homes destroyed and thousands rendered homeless. Relief efforts ongoing despite cholera and malnutrition threats (Wikipedia).
Nollywood Release: To Kill a Monkey Hits Theaters July 18
- Long-awaited Netflix crime-thriller television series "To Kill a Monkey", directed by Kemi Adetiba, debuts July 18, 2025. It features William Benson, Stella Damasus, and Michael O. Ejoor in the cast (Wikipedia).
Turkey Warns of FETO Presence in Nigeria
- Turkey has alerted Nigeria to the presence of a Fethullahist terrorist organization (FETO) active in education and healthcare sectors. Ambassador Mehmet Poroy highlighted the need to exercise caution (championnews.com.ng).
Briefs of National News
- FEC to Commemorate Buhari: A July 17 special meeting of the Federal Executive Council to commemorate (Daily Post Nigeria).
- Success for Police Anti-Bribery: Police officers reportedly rejected a ₦1.5m bribe to free kidnapping suspects (thecable.ng).
- IndabaX 2025 Summit: Over 300 AI experts from 40 African nations converge in Offa, Kwara State (guardian.ng).
Summary Table
| Category | Headline |
|---|---|
| Politics | Death and burial of Buhari; Atiku joins ADC |
| Security | Plateau massacre; FETO warning |
| Legal | Fayose acquitted; EFCC appeals |
| Economy | Mining industry boom with local content policy |
| Disaster | Mokwa flood disaster |
| Entertainment | To Kill a Monkey premieres July 18 |
| National Affairs | FEC memorial session; success for police anti-bribery; AI conference |
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