hunger
1 Jan
In the city of Kinshasa, there is a notorious prison called the Makala Prison. Built by Belgian colonisers in 1957, inherited by the Congolese who, not unlike many Africans, have refused to reform their prison system.
27 Dec
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, and the world’s seventh largest oil producer is in the grip of an unprecedented hunger crisis.
22 Dec
Following the stampede that claimed many lives in the country, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed deep concern over the escalating hunger and suffering faced by millions of Nigerians, saying that this is a direct consequence of the Federal Government's policies. According to CNPP, recent tragic incidents, including stampedes resulting in loss…
6 Dec
UYI: There’s hunger in the land. Ebi npa wa! People can barely feed. Inflation is creating havoc on our salaries! People are dying like flies because of depression. Too many suicides are taking place. Those claim it was their turn to rule, let them now say that it is their turn to feed the nation.…
22 Nov
President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration's renewed focus on driving international and local investments into the livestock sector of the agricultural value chain will end the recurring crisis of farmer-herder clashes, eradicate hunger and poverty in Nigeria as well as promote economic prosperity. “What we are doing right now is that…
31 Oct
The rich in society have been called upon to lend a helping hand in addressing the appalling level of hunger and poverty among Nigerians. The governorship candidate of the Accord Party in the recently held Edo State poll, Dr Bright Enabulele, who made the call in Abuja on Wednesday, remarked that it behoves Nigerians to…
17 Oct
Niger State governor, Muhammad Bago, has said that the state, with its enormous water bodies and the attributes of 23 grazing reserves in addition to 94 forest reserves, remains a key factor in combating hunger and ensuring food sufficiency. The governor gave the assurance in his keynote address during the commemoration of the 2024 World…
6 Oct
The Provost of the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, Dr. Olatunde Owosibo, has urged Nigerians to key into President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in the sector by embracing farming to reduce food insecurity in the country. Owosibo made the call while giving scholarships to two students of…
3 Oct
Amnesty International has called on the federal government to end its repression of peaceful protests, amid what the organisation
19 Sep
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has cried out to the Federal Government, saying that Nigerians are suffocating in insecurity and hunger.
1 Sep
Namibia, renowned for its diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, is grappling with a severe food shortage due to an unprecedented drought, which has pushed millions towards hunger and severe food shortages. In response, the Namibian government has announced a controversial plan to kill over 700 wild animals, including elephants and hippos, to provide meat for…
1 Sep
Despite the N4.68 trillion loans granted to Nigerian farmers by commercial banks to support the agricultural
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