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YNaija March 3, 2025

Buhari’s administration has saved Nigerians from hunger – Lai Mohammed

Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed claims that food security and an increase in the number of products made in Nigeria have been accomplished during President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. On…

Azeez September 2, 2017

How I discovered my talents through hunger – MC Galaxy

Comedian turned singer, MC Galaxy has said he discovered his talents through hunger. In an interview with Punch, the singer said he came to Lagos in a night bus, for…

Op-ed Editor August 21, 2017

Opinion: This is why Stomach Infrastructure should be adopted by all Nigerian states

by Tunji Light Ariyomo The type of stomach infrastructure (bribe for vote patronage) being promoted by Nigerian politicians is a minus for the people and a disservice to future…

Editor July 7, 2017

How hunger and inequality feeds ‘Badoo’

by Alexander O. Onukwue What sane person ventures into the business of selling a handkerchief soaked in blood? The answer to that question is “What sane person buys?”, but that’s…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 22, 2017

Man, 31, beats parents for their inability to provide him food

by Omoleye Omoruyi Mohammed Luqman, 31, was on Monday, arraigned at the Grade 1 Area Court at Karu in Abuja, for allegedly beating up his parents. The parents, Musa and Amina…

Tolu April 19, 2017

#Impact365: Lagos Food Bank Initiative has reached out to over 17,000 Lagosians and is committed to feeding more

Thousands of Lagos residents - women, children and aged - struggle to feed on a daily basis as the economic recession does not allow most the ability to afford this…

Azeez April 4, 2017

Our fighters are not starving | Boko Haram says in new video

by Azeez Adeniyi The faction of terrorist group, Boko Haram led by Abubakar Shekau on Tuesday released a video debunking reports that its fighters are dying of hunger, Reuters reports.…

Op-ed Editor February 22, 2017

The Thread: Mr Ibu’s success story is everything

Hope is a powerful thing, and much needed in our country today because of how tough things have gotten. Wherever you are, whatever you might be going through, we hope…

Op-ed Editor February 12, 2017

Just Before We Wish Buhari Death

by Festus Ogun The rate at which our people are moving from mountains to campgrounds in prayer; wishing their President urgent death is very shocking and disappointing. Truly, President Buhari…

Op-ed Editor February 5, 2017

Opinion: Tuface- Beyond women, champagne, and ferrari

by Stanley Ibeku It is unusual for some celebrities to make headlines because of efforts to influence particular attitudes, social behaviour or political views. In their world, especially musicians and…

Tolu December 30, 2016

Opinion: How Buhari’s government is weaponizing hunger

by Adekoya Bolakale When Feyisayo, a 36-year old trader and a single mother of three left her home in Imeri, a village in Ose local council area of Ondo…

Op-ed Editor December 24, 2016

Dele Momodu: My prophetic vision for Nigeria

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, tomorrow is Christmas day and, it is only in order that, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas. This year has gone rather fast. I’m not…

Op-ed Editor December 2, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: Behold he comes

by Femi Fani-Kayode There is a deep rage in me that rises by the day. When I hear the voices of the voiceless and I see the suffering of the…

Op-ed Editor November 15, 2016

The Thread: Nigerians are tired of hunger and oppression | #BuhariMustGo

A group which calls itself Wailing Wailers is calling for the resignation of President Buhari from office. According to the group and their supporters, Buhari's rule has unleashed an unprecedented…

Op-ed Editor October 25, 2016

Ekeziem Hamilton: The best lessons are taught in life v[Nigerian Voices]

by Ekeziem Hamilton The lecture room is filled to the brim, but I still manage to secure a standing spot close to the board, or so I thought; because shortly…

Mazi Emeka September 14, 2016

#30Days30Voices: ‘Is this country going down the pit?’

As normal activities resume across the country after two days of national holiday, Nigerians are still faced with the reality that the economy keeps depreciating and many are going hungry. On…

Mazi Emeka September 13, 2016

Opinion: I protested against President Buhari

by Oluwatomilola Boyinde On Monday, September 5, 2016, after a one-man press conference organized by my humble self and held on my bed, I called off the “photo-shooting strike” I…

Mazi Emeka September 12, 2016

#30Days30Voices: ‘People are dying… We can’t stand it again’ | Man complains bitterly about the economy

The economy of Nigeria is at its worst for the first time in decades. Inflation rate is through the roof while unemployment is at an all-time high. But it is…

Azeez August 31, 2016

Fayose to Buhari: Nigerians are hungry

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose on Wednesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to listen to alternative opinion from experts on how to reposition the nation's economy. In a statement released by…

Oludolapo Adelana August 30, 2016

‘Let this change be real’ – Okogie writes open letter to Buhari

The Emeritus Archbishop of Lagos, Cardinal Anthony Okogie, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari do something fast to address hunger across the country. Okogie who penned an open letter to the…

Azeez August 25, 2016

BREAKING: IDPs protest over hunger in Maiduguri

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from various camps in Maiduguri are presently protesting on the streets over hunger and thirst. The IDPs who are in their hundreds barricaded the city’s main…

Oludolapo Adelana August 6, 2016

I only advised Buhari, I did not attack him – Father Mbaka

Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, on Saturday denounced media reports that he attacked President Muhammadu Buhari in a recent message. Mbaka said he only advised Buhari…

Azeez August 6, 2016

After the election, everybody moved on… but not Fayose – Aisha Buhari

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari who is currently on a visit to the United States of America said on Saturday that the visit was necessary to hold discussions with…

Azeez August 3, 2016

You will fail in 2019, if things continue this way | Mbaka tells Buhari

Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu State, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has bemoaned the current situation of things in the country. The cleric has warned President Muhammadu Buhari that…

Mazi Emeka June 26, 2016

Impact365: Our ‘mission is to end hunger’ in Nigeria – FoodClique

Statistics show that over over 22 million Nigerians live in hunger, while an estimated 65 percent of the country's total population live in poverty. The effects of hunger is far…

Mallam Yero August 3, 2015

Food security and poverty eradication in Africa

A hungry nation is an angry nation; the issue of food security has been a major challenge in Africa; a policy brief by Jason Bremner reveals that “nearly 240 million…

Janeth J March 9, 2015

Nigerian children imprisoned by hunger, poor education and diseases – APC says

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, March 9, that the Nigerian children are imprisoned by poor education, hunger and diseases because the government has refused to…

April 13, 2014

Soyombo Ayomikun: Nigerians want food, not a rebased GDP (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun Whatever GDP means. Nigerians' brains at the moment cannot comprehend. Please give us food. Before hunger deals the final blow 1. Our stomachs hurt Bleeding from…

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