Nigeria News Digest: August 31, 2025

On August 31, 2025, the APC secured 20 of 23 local government seats in Rivers State while high‑profile legal cases, including Peter Obi’s court appearance and a US immigration arrest, drew attention. A severe flood in Nasarawa damaged over 300 farms.

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Health

NAFDAC shut down the unauthorized Shine Shine Skincare facility in Lagos' Agege district after discovering the production of bleaching cosmetics marketed as 'organic' but manufactured under poor GMP conditions.

- saharareporters.com

Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong supported the Suicide Prevention Bill, which seeks to remove criminal penalties for attempted suicide and establish a structured system for mental health care and prevention across Nigeria.

- dailypost.ng

Doctors warn that rising stroke cases among Nigeria’s young population are linked to hypertension, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, inactivity, smoking, poor diet, and emphasize prevention through diet, exercise, and early detection.

- punchng.com