📰 Top Headlines
- Nigeria’s Debt Burden: Debt servicing projected to hit 15.1% of GDP by 2025.
- ₦7.1 Trillion Surplus: States and LGs reportedly enjoy surplus under Tinubu administration.
- NELFUND Disbursement: ₦86 billion disbursed to 449,000 students under the student loan scheme.
- Peter Obi vs Okonjo-Iweala: Obi disputes claims of economic stability, citing 70% drop in FDI.
- D’Tigers Triumph: Nigeria’s basketball team defeats Tunisia 87–66 at AfroBasket.
🚨 Rescued Miners Reveal Abuse
12 Nigerian miners evacuated from the Central African Republic (CAR) have alleged sexual abuse and forced labor by Chinese employers. They were stranded for months, unpaid, and living in unsafe forest conditions. The Nigerian government has promised justice and support for their reintegration.
Here’s a comprehensive update on Nigerian politics as of August 2025 🇳🇬:
🌀 Political Defections Undermining Democracy
- Balarabe Akinwumi, a PDP politician, criticized the rampant defections among elected officials.
- He argues that switching parties without consequence erodes trust and weakens democratic institutions.
- The lack of ideological distinction between parties fosters opportunism over governance.
🗳️ 2027 Elections: Opposition Realignment
- Peter Obi and Governor Bala Mohammed met to discuss a united opposition front.
- Their collaboration signals a shift toward constructive politics, emphasizing service over power.
- Bala invited Obi to return to the PDP, highlighting the need for unity to challenge the ruling APC.
🇨🇦 Canada Labels APC & PDP as Terrorist Groups
- A Canadian court controversially classified Nigeria’s two major parties—APC and PDP—as terrorist organizations.
- The PDP condemned the ruling as “misinformed and dangerous,” warning of diplomatic fallout and implications for Nigerians abroad.
🕊️ Mourning a Political Titan: Audu Ogbeh
- Former Minister Audu Ogbeh passed away at 76.
- Tributes poured in, with Chris Ngige calling him the “Rock of Gibraltar” of Nigerian politics.
- Ogbeh was praised for his integrity and cross-party influence.
🏛️ Nasarawa 2027: Philanthropist Joins Race
- Sadiq Saleh Osude, founder of SOS Foundation, announced his governorship ambition.
- His campaign focuses on community development, job creation, and foreign investment.
- His foundation has impacted over 60,000 lives through water access, vocational training, and scholarships.
🌍 Nigeria–Croatia Trade Expo
A major trade fair is scheduled in Zagreb, Croatia from September 28 to October 4, 2025, aiming to boost bilateral trade, innovation, and cultural exchange between Nigeria and Croatia.
🧼 LAWMA Gets Support from Aspira
Aspira Nigeria Limited donated 500 branded uniforms to Lagos sanitation workers, reinforcing its commitment to public hygiene and environmental sustainability.
🥊 Moses Itauma: Nigerian-British Heavyweight Boxer Rising Fast
- At just 20, Moses Itauma is making waves in global boxing.
- He holds both the WBO Intercontinental and WBA International heavyweight titles.
- His next big fight is against Dillian Whyte in Saudi Arabia, seen as a career-defining moment.
👩🎓 Nigerian Women in Sports: A Quiet Revolution
- Nigerian women athletes are increasingly dominating global stages.
- From legends like Chioma Ajunwa and Mary Onyali to current stars like Tobi Amusan, their achievements often surpass those of their male counterparts.
- Despite cultural and systemic barriers, their success is reshaping perceptions and inspiring change.
🏟️ Fashola’s Vision for Nigerian Sports Infrastructure
- Former Minister Babatunde Fashola advocates for:
- A 10-year strategic plan for sports development.
- Building community-based stadiums integrated with transport systems.
- Emphasizing safety, governance, and long-term investment to attract fans and sponsors.
♿ Inclusive Sports in Nigerian Universities
- A recent report highlights the exclusion of students with disabilities from sports due to poor infrastructure and lack of inclusive policies.
- Advocates are calling for adapted programs and better facilities to unlock the potential of these students.
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