…in equal measure: Genetically Modified Organism. To some, it is the scientific answer to hunger — cowpea that yields 20 bags instead of 4, maize that survives drought and pests. To others, it is a Trojan horse — seeds we cannot save, owned by foreign corporations, planted in a country where farmers are already being ki…

…our people should not be left without food, income and hope. Justice may take time, but hunger cannot wait,” he said. The community therefore appealed to the Ogun State Government to provide emergency cash, food and livelihood support, agricultural inputs and assistance to enable affected farmers to return to farming.…

…elderly woman, had allegedly stolen corn, groundnut and yam, claiming she was driven by hunger. He stated that the incident initially angered him but his anger melted away once he heard her sad story. The elderly woman explained that her children live far in the city and never visit or check on her. She added that when…

…That is where the true dividend of the investment will ultimately be measured. Tackling Hunger Where It Hurts Most Food is even more fundamental. While shelter protects people from the elements and healthcare protects them from disease, adequate nutrition is essential to survival and healthy development. It was against…

…Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room, Ene Obi, criticised politicians for exploiting hunger and making financial incentives a significant factor in Nigeria’s elections. She expressed concern over the lack of arrests for what she termed a disgraceful display at polling units and bribery before or during elections. She…

…sexual abuse, trafficking, abduction, physical violence, neglect, poverty, homelessness, hunger, exclusion from education and inadequate healthcare. He said although the organisation acknowledged interventions by the Federal, state and local governments in education, healthcare, school feeding, social protection, child…

…happened to Muslims in the north?” he asked. Usman said poverty, insecurity, drug abuse, hunger and the number of out-of-school children remained major challenges in northern Nigeria. “Our poverty has been deepened. Many more children are out of school, over 20,000 are out of school. Insecurity is worse, drugs all over…

…among others. “When citizens are overwhelmed by poverty, insecurity, unemployment, hunger, social isolation and hopelessness, the burden on mental health inevitably increases. “The government, therefore, has a crucial role to play beyond the health sector. Every meaningful intervention that makes life safer, more digni…

…must also reject mudslinging as a substitute for governance. “Nigerians are dealing with hunger, unemployment, insecurity, rising living costs and enormous pressure on their livelihoods.” He tasked political parties and their candidates to focus on issue-based campaigns, saying, “The 2027 campaign should be a competiti…

…ambition but about addressing the challenges confronting Nigerians. He cited poverty, hunger, insecurity, unemployment and abandoned projects among the problems he said required urgent attention. “Today is not about me. Today is about 140 million Nigerians that the IMF says are living at or below a national poverty lin…

…Rabiu Kwankwaso will defeat insecurity, pull people out of poverty, drastically reduce hunger and the number of out-of-school children, as well as improve education and healthcare and build growth that serves everyone, especially the most vulnerable. He said that as the campaigns begin, all candidates for the election…

…the concerns of ordinary citizens — the talakawa — who continue to face hardship, hunger and economic pressure despite campaign promises of gains, Jibrin maintained that communication gaps had previously hindered public appreciation of government efforts. He cited the completion of the Bichi railway station and activit…

…She pointed out that the land in question is designated for farming to help fight hunger and is the only land left for them. “Imo State government have taken every land we have without compensation while reminding us that Owerre being the capital needed all those lands to beautify our State. I get that , but can the Go…

…begin, we go and vote with struggles and still no enjoyment or gain. “Apart from the hunger we face here and fuel that isn’t easy to get in our area, the road is very bad, and we need the government to do something about it.” Another commercial motorcyclist, who asked not to be named, said residents faced different cha…

…COUNTRY IS IN TROUBLE. "8. I CAN NOT VOTE FOR A PRESIDENT WHO RATHER THAN CONFRONT HUNGER AND POVERTY SAID HUNGER EXIST BEFORE HE WAS GIVEN BIRTH TO. "8. I WILL NOT VOTE FOR A PRESIDENT WHO SAID ALL IS FAIR IN POLITICS..(BALLOT SNATCHING, VIOLENCE,CORRUPTION, RIGGING,INTIMIDATION,MISUSE OF INSTITUTIONS ETC.) "9. I WILL…

…the moneybags won't silence us forever. Even though our people are trapped by weaponized hunger, poverty and ignorance that have been fashioned against them, the tide is turning, and the grip that the oppressors have on the people is loosening." He added, "This is only the beginning, we will be back stronger, better, a…

…we ought to fight! It's corruption we need to fight! It's bad leaders! Insecurity! Hunger! E.t.c not ourselves! If you wipe every man in the world what happens to our sons? Brothers and the good fathers! Uncles, e.t.c! "I stand for loveI stand for inclusiveness I do not believe men and women are equal we are all abled…

…is very important; these are the things that I want to bring up, and we want to banish hunger and poverty, and I want to invest seriously in agriculture, education and health. "Apart from that, our human asset is very important to us. We are going to look at their welfare; capital development is very important, and the…

…the freedom to practise and propagate their faith. “Nigerians are suffering from hunger. There is insecurity in Nigeria. Our people are not reminding themselves to do what is right to secure Nigeria and to contribute to nation building. “Instead, they are busy coming up with divisive rhetoric, insulting fellow citizens…

…Flying Eagles both missing out,” Obafemi said. “In our days, we came into camp with hunger, and our relationship with the administration and our coaches was open and sincere. Today, it appears to be a different story entirely.” His comments come after the Super Falcons were eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup o…

…She cited children who end up begging on the streets, struggling with addiction, hunger or crime as examples of what she believes is often overlooked when people focus only on successful individuals who came from disadvantaged backgrounds. Shirin also criticised the expectation placed on some young people to financiall…

…humanitarian situation in Benue South. "Displacement is becoming genocide by neglect. Hunger is becoming a weapon," he said. He assured the people of Benue South that he would continue to speak out against the killings until peace returned to affected communities. The Senate Minority Leader also urged Idoma people in t…

…Obi promised that with competent and accountable leadership, the country could overcome hunger, insecurity, unemployment and economic hardship. He also called for credible elections in 2027, urging Nigerians to reject electoral malpractice and embrace the principles of equity, justice and fairness. The lawmaker and oth…

…trade, straining supply chains, increasing food and energy prices, and the risk of hunger and poverty. UN alarmed by increasing death toll in Middle East

…the country’s economic challenges, saying millions of Nigerians were struggling with hunger, unemployment, poor healthcare and a lack of educational opportunities. According to him, government exists to protect, empower and improve the lives of citizens rather than worsen their living conditions. He described the PRP a…