Here’s everything that shook Nigeria last week from flash floods and child deaths to football glory and Twitter storms, straight up, no filter.

Newspapers & Big Stories

Flood in Adamawa State

1. Flash Floods Kill 25+ in Adamawa

In Yola, Adamawa State, a single night of flash flooding swept away lives and livelihoods. NEMA confirmed at least 25 deaths, 11 missing, and 5,560 people displaced, with towns like Aliyu Musdafa College turned into makeshift IDP camps. Among the victims: Angela Joseph, a fish farmer whose entire yield and income vanished in the deluge. These floods underscore a growing reality: Nigeria’s rainy season is becoming a season of destruction.

Malnutrition in Nigeria

2. Malnutrition Crisis Spirals in Katsina

An urgent humanitarian emergency is unfolding: over 650 children have died from severe acute malnutrition in Katsina between January and June 2025, as revealed by Doctors Without Borders. Registrations at feeding centres surged, and over 90% of households had already cut meals before the lean season began. International aid cuts have crippled responses. Mothers accompanying sick children were found malnourished themselves, in some cases severely.

Super Falcons WAFCON Champions

3. Super Falcons Complete ‘Mission X’, 10th WAFCON Title

Under coach Justine Madugu, who had never held a head coach position before last September, Nigeria’s Super Falcons staged a legendary comeback to beat hosts Morocco 3–2 in Rabat’s final. Trailing 2–0 within 24 minutes, they rallied in the second half, with substitutions including PSG’s Jennifer Echegini and Roma’s Rinsola Babajide turning the tide. Esther Okoronkwo was later named player of the final. The win cements Nigeria’s status as Africa’s most successful women’s side.

Breaking Headlines Summary (July 28)

ATM Card Rules
  • New Naira card rules reversed: Nigeria reversed restrictions on international transaction cards, quietly allowing naira cards to “go global” again. The reversal came amid user outrage over payment failures abroad and diaspora complaints.
Nigeria Debt Crisis
  • Pressure mounting on government borrowing: Independent sources exposed rising national debts and alleged mismanagement under APC leadership. Civil society called for a full forensic audit of recent loans.

Twitter Buzz & Social Media Highlights

From July 28 to August 3, Nigerian X spaces were dominated by:

  • #HappyNewMonth massive wave as August arrived, uniting social media with optimism and fresh starts.
  • #ReclaimYourRight, Momentum, #MyLagosYourLagos2027  fast‑rising civic hashtags about identity, finance, and urban renewal.
  • Popular names: Imisi, Dede, Doris, Casado trending across timelines for hours at a stretch.
  • New winner: “Congratulations D’Tigress”, flooding the platform after Nigeria’s basketball team also made headlines.
D'Tigress Victory

Behind the highlights: people who lost homes and loved ones in floods; parents tweeting in shock about children’s hunger; football fans tweeting the Falcons’ comeback with worshipful intensity. You felt unity and anger everywhere.

This week didn’t just make headlines, it exposed deeper wounds: climate shocks in the north, malnourished children needing feeding centers, a government under financial scrutiny, and watchdog sport reclaiming pride. And online, Nigerians didn’t just share laughs, they shared grief, protest, celebration, and hope.

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