Tag: Poverty

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 […]

Out-of-school children, cultural barriers ‘hurting’ Northern Nigeria — UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised fresh concerns over the growing number of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria, warning that poverty, insecurity and long-standing cultural practices are still denying millions their right to education. Despite years of intervention and progress, the agency says too many children remain excluded from learning, with their talents […]

Hardships in Nigeria demand decisive Govt action – Reps minority caucus to FG

The minority caucus in Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to take urgent and practical steps to address the growing hardship being faced by citizens across the country. The lawmakers said rising prices, unemployment, and insecurity have made daily life difficult for many families. In a statement, the caucus said government […]

Senator decries prolonged incarceration of inmates over inability to pay fines

A Nigerian senator has criticised the continued detention of inmates who remain in prison simply because they cannot afford to pay court-imposed fines. He described the situation as unfair and harmful, especially to poor and vulnerable Nigerians who have already served the main part of their punishment. The lawmaker said many of these inmates are […]

Father of four commits su!cide over financial hardship in Imo

A 50-year-old man identified as Odomma has sadly ended his life in Amakpu Okuku, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. He was said to be struggling financially and could no longer provide for his wife and four children. Residents of the community were thrown into shock when they found his body hanging in […]

Nigerian govt moves to increase Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, others’ salaries

The Nigerian government may soon approve a salary increase for top political office holders, including President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, senators, and ministers. This was revealed by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, explained that the current pay package for political leaders is outdated and no longer […]

Focus on governance instead of politics – Obi tells politicians

Peter Obi, who was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has advised Nigerian politicians to stop focusing only on political matters and instead think more about how to improve the country and support the people. He shared this advice while speaking at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar after meeting with […]

Dangote: Africa must curb wealth concentration – Ex-CBN Deputy Gov, Moghalu

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has said that African leaders are not thinking wisely about how to reduce the wide gap between the rich and the poor. He explained that the continent has a serious problem because only four billionaires in Africa have more money than half of the […]

Nigeria experiencing state weaponization of poverty –Atiku

Nigeria is going through hard times, and many people believe poverty is being used in a dangerous way. Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), says the government is using poverty to control people. Atiku spoke at an event in Abuja on May 31 to mark the […]