Kebbi malnutrition crisis deepens as children face life-threatening hunger
The malnutrition crisis in Kebbi State is becoming more severe, putting thousands of children at risk of hunger, illness, and early death. Health workers say many families are struggling to provide enough food, while hospitals and nutrition centres are overwhelmed by the growing number of sick children. What was once seen as a seasonal problem […]
Akpabio deceiving you, all not well at home – Shehu tells Nigerians in diaspora
Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has cautioned Nigerians living abroad to be wary of recent remarks by Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding Nigeria’s state of affairs. In a post on X, Shehu said Akpabio’s comments about progress in the country were misleading and did not reflect the harsh realities on ground. He urged Nigerians in […]
Experts warn as Katsina’s child hunger, deaths nine times higher than Gaza
A new report from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has revealed a heartbreaking reality in Katsina State—652 young children died from hunger-related illnesses in the first six months of 2025. Shockingly, this number is far greater than that of Gaza, even though Katsina is not a conflict zone. UNICEF reported that in Gaza, child hunger deaths […]
World Bank Raises Alarm Over Malnutrition in Nigerian Children, Calls on Government to Take Action
The World Bank has recently expressed serious concerns about the alarming rates of malnutrition among children in Nigeria. With a staggering 11 million children suffering from stunting—an indicator that a child’s growth is significantly hindered due to poor nutrition—the organization is urging the Nigerian government to increase its investment in nutrition programs. The emphasis on […]