Nigeria News Digest: August 21, 2025

On August 21, Nigeria saw political tension as Governor Adeleke urged federal fund releases and President Tinubu appealed to the diaspora, while new bond offerings and falling petrol prices marked economic moves.

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Health

NGO Helpster provided critical healthcare to a remote Yobe village of 3,000 residents through a partnership with Ayaji Medical, addressing severe gaps in medical access in underserved regions.

- thisdaylive.com

Human rights group CHRICHED warned of rising mental health challenges among Kano women, urging the government to establish a psychiatric hospital to address maternal and community mental health crises.

- dailypost.ng

Oyo State allocated N45 million for HIV/AIDS interventions, including test kit purchases and awareness campaigns led by ambassadors to strengthen disease control efforts.

- premiumtimesng.com

The Nigerian Air Force conducted free medical outreach in Imo State, treating over 11,000 people and performing 846 surgeries to bolster its Civil-Military Relations strategy.

- leadership.ng