This present hunger should not be politicised, By Abimbola Adelakun

One of the oft-repeated myths in this country is that when the poor are hungry enough, their final resort will be to eat the rich. But when one considers the Nigerian situation, one wonders just how much more hungry people need to get before they finally combust. Several revolutions in human history have been triggered […]

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Labour begins protest against hunger, hardship in Nigeria

Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has embarked on a protest against hardship in the country. NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had on February 8, issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government over the failure to implement the agreements reached on October 2, following the removal of fuel subsidy. There were stories […]

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Protesters hit Lagos streets over hunger, economic hardship (Photos)

In spite of the warning issued by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, on Sunday, human rights group known as the “Take It Back Movement” on Monday hit the streets of Lagos State to protest against the soaring price of food and the high cost of living in the country. Fayoade said that […]

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At Akeredolu’s burial service, Bishop urges Tinubu to reduce current hunger and hardship

Anglican Bishop of Ikwerre Diocese, in River State, Nigeria, Dr. Blessing Enyindah, has called on President Bola Tinubu to as a matter of urgency address the increasing hunger and hardship currently facing Nigerians. Many Nigerians have been begging the government to find solutions to the continued increase in the prices of food in the country. […]

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