Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest number of hungry people. This list is courtesy of the Hunger Hotspots report by the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP). Countries mentioned on the list are at risk of facing even more food insecurity should the issues not be addressed.
#ClimateActionSummit : COOU Unveils 5 Year strategic road map for tree planting
The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU was agog yesterday, 17th of July 2024 as the “who is who” in the climate sector in Nigeria made their way to the citadel of learning at Igbariam Anambra State. The epoc making event which was tagged ; CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT with theme : Tree-Mendious Strategy for a sustainable future
USA President, Joe Biden Tests Positive to Covid-19
President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, disrupting a key campaign event meant to shore up support with Latino voters at a critical juncture in the election. Biden, 81, was experiencing mild symptoms and has received his first dose of the antiviral drug Paxlovid, according to his doctor. “I feel good,” Biden, who
Dangerous Disguise – Episode 20
It was a small red box, I opened it, my heart pounding in my chest. It was a beautiful engagement ring, white gold laced with diamonds, sparkling under the morning sunlight. The sight of it left me breathless. We had barely been dating for three months. It felt too soon for such a significant step.
FLASHBACK: How Peter Obi Sponsored 18 Anambra Under-15 Players to Norway to Participate in European Tournament in 2013
Peter Obi , the former Governor of Anambra State and the 2023 Presidential Candidate for the Labour Party, is calling for increased investment in Nigerian youth. Inspired by the stellar performance of Spanish teenage football sensation Lamine Yamal at Euro 2024, Obi, who served as governor from 2006 to 2014, believes that Nigeria can achieve
Shameful : UAE denies approving $10k bank balance, N640k fee as visa application requirements
The United Arab Emirates, UAE, says Nigeria has not been exempted from the customary visa application process. On Monday, Nigerians were thrilled to read that the three-year travel ban from the UAE had been lifted. But their joy evaporated when Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, said the resolution had conditions that were “mutually beneficial”. Part of
Peter Obi makes Special appeal ahead of his 63rd birthday
The Labour party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi will be 63 years old on Friday, July 19, 2024. Reacting ahead of the day, the LP standard bearer directs all those well wishers planning to celebrate him to direct the resources to the poor and the needy in the society. Writing on
BREAKING: Ali Ndume Removed as Senate Chief Whip
The Senate, on Wednesday, announced the removal of Senator Mohamed Ali Ndume (Borno South) as Chief Whip. When put to voice vote by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, members of the APC Senate Caucus endorsed Ndume’s removal as Senate Chief Whip during plenary. Ali Ndume Removed as Senate Chief Whip Over Criticism of Tinubu’s
BREAKING : Court Re-Instates Philip Shuaibu as Deputy Governor Of Edo State
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has set aside the impeachment of deputy governor as it was in violation of the law, unconstitutional null and void. The impeachment was in violation of section 188 and 35 of the constitution. He court ordered that his salaries and emoluments be paid to him from April 8th
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria : List of Some Demands from Nigerian Youths
Following the planned Nationwide Protest which is gaining momentum,some Nigerians are making some articulated demands that would drive the protest assuming the government would decide to listen. Below are some demands from random individuals…. Sowore,Wrote below.. So far, these are the commonest but fundamental demands from those who have responded to pursuing a general set