35 Million Nigerians at Risk of Hunger in 2026 – UN


The UN warns that 35 million Nigerians face acute hunger in 2026, including 3 million children with severe malnutrition, amid falling global aid. Conflict in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe worsens the crisis, with 4,000 killed in 2025. The UN plans $516M in aid for 2.5M people, down from 3.6M last year, focusing on lifesaving interventions as national measures begin to fill the gap.

Nigeria Faces Worst Hunger Crisis in a Decade as Aid Cuts Hit Northeast — UN

Nigeria is facing its worst hunger crisis in nearly a decade as aid cuts deepen food shortages in the northeast, the UN has warned. The World Food Programme (WFP) said funding shortfalls in 2025 forced it to scale back nutrition programmes, affecting over 300,000 children. The agency warned that nearly 35 million people could face hunger as resources ran out in December, with thousands now at risk of catastrophic food shortages for the first time in years.

#NigeriaHunger #FoodCrisis #UN #NortheastNigeria

Wahala Don Set Oo! Ex-Detainee Cries Out Over Torture, Starvation, Disappearances At Imo Police Tiger Base

Wahala don truly happen for Imo State as a former detainee, Augustine Sixtus Nwaiwu, has accused the police Anti-Kidnapping Unit, known as Tiger Base, of torture, starvation and the mysterious disappearance of detainees. In a petition to the Take It Back Movement, Nwaiwu said he was arrested on September 9, 2025, without a warrant, charge or explanation and detained for 10 days without being taken to court. He alleged that officers denied him food and clean water throughout his detention, describing the treatment as cruel and inhuman. He also said the cells were overcrowded, poorly ventilated and unfit for human beings. Most disturbing, Nwaiwu claimed that three detainees collapsed from hunger and harsh conditions, were taken away, and never returned. He warned that their disappearance raises fears of extrajudicial actions. Citing the Constitution, Anti-Torture Act and other laws, he demanded an independent investigation, accountability, compensation and reforms. Human rights groups say the petition adds to growing concerns over abuses at the facility.

Wahala Don Set Oo! Nigerian BEA Scholar in Hungary Faces Expulsion Over Unpaid $10,450 Allowance

Wahala don really set for abroad oo! A Nigerian postgraduate student studying in Hungary under the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship has raised alarm after spending over one year without receiving a single kobo of his approved allowances. Now, he is facing possible expulsion and homelessness because his residence permit is about to expire.

The student, Oluwasegun Michael Ogundele of the University of Pannonia, has petitioned the House of Representatives Committee on Student Loans, Scholarships, and Higher Education Financing, crying out that since he resumed studies in September 2024, the Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) and the Federal Ministry of Education have failed to pay any of the funds promised under his scholarship.

According to him, the agreement between the Nigerian and Hungarian governments clearly stated his entitlements, yet nothing has been paid till date. These include a $6,000 yearly allowance, $250 for warm clothing, $200 for health insurance, a N100,000 take-off grant, a $1,000 postgraduate research grant, and a return ticket to Nigeria. In total, the unpaid money now stands at $10,450.

Ogundele said the situation has pushed him into serious hardship. For the past 18 months, he has survived only on a small monthly stipend of about €110 from Hungary’s Tempus Scholarship Foundation. He described his condition as one of illness, emotional trauma, and constant anxiety about basic survival.

“My academic performance and mental health have suffered. I am constantly worried about how to eat, pay bills, and remain legal in this country,” he said.

The wahala no end there. His programme is expected to finish by January 30, 2026, while his residence permit expires the very next day. Yet, he has no money to buy a ticket back to Nigeria. His passage allowance of $2,500, which should help him return home, has also not been paid.

He further revealed that he has not taken up any paid job because scholarship rules forbid it. Still, despite obeying all conditions, the government has failed to honour its own agreement.

In his petition, Ogundele begged the House Committee to urgently intervene and ensure immediate payment of all outstanding entitlements. He warned that his case is not isolated, stating that many Nigerian students abroad under the BEA scheme are suffering in silence. Some, according to him, have taken degrading jobs to survive, while others have reportedly died due to stress and untreated illnesses.

“Many of us are being treated like beggars abroad. We are looked down upon, and it has destroyed our dignity as Nigerians. The suffering imposed on us is unimaginable,” he wrote.

The matter has also drawn political attention. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently accused the Tinubu administration of abandoning Nigerian students under the BEA programme, saying over 1,600 students abroad are owed stipends and have been left stranded.

However, the Federal Government has denied abandoning students, stating that funding delays were due to fiscal constraints and that it remains committed to students already enrolled. The Ministry of Education also disclosed that no new bilateral scholarships were awarded in 2025, as Nigeria now claims it has enough local capacity to train students at home.

But for students like Ogundele, policy explanations no dey stop hunger.

As his deadline approaches and eviction looms, Nigerians are now asking: how can a government send students abroad in the name of national development, then leave them to suffer alone?

One thing be sure: wahala don set oo for this BEA scholarship matter—and everybody dey watch how government go respond.

Atiku Blasts Tinubu Govt Over Abandoning Nigerian Students Abroad

People, wahala don burst! Former VP Atiku Abubakar don accuse Tinubu administration of leaving about 1,600 Nigerian students stranded abroad after quietly stopping the BEA scholarship programme.

Students supposed to get stipends of $6,000+ each—nothing paid since 2025

Some faced hunger, unpaid rent, even life-threatening medical emergencies

One tragic case: student in Morocco died reportedly due to hardship


Atiku calls it “cruel, negligent, and damaging to Nigeria’s international reputation”

Government allegedly offered to sponsor students back home instead—callous!

BEA originally meant to build Nigeria’s future workforce in countries like China, Russia, Morocco, Hungary


Federal Ministry of Education, however, denies abandonment

Says no new scholarships in 2025

Existing students supposed to be supported until completion

Policy now focuses on local training programs to save public funds


Atiku warns: “Abandoning students mid-course destroys years of effort and Nigeria’s credibility”

Nigerian Scholars Abandoned in Morocco Lament Hunger, Unpaid Rents, Medical Neglect, Urge Tinubu Government to Disburse Stipends

Nigerian students on federal government scholarships in Morocco have accused the Tinubu administration of abandoning them to extreme hardship, hunger, unpaid rents, and medical neglect. Social media activist Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, released a video highlighting the plight of these students, who say they have gone without promised monthly stipends for years.
Students claim the scholarship prohibits them from working, leaving many stranded without income. One student suffered a broken thigh bone while secretly seeking work, while another recounted the death of a fellow scholar, Bashir Malami, due to untreated tuberculosis. Cases of life-threatening medical emergencies, unpaid hospital bills, and eviction threats were reported.
The scholars appealed to the Federal Government to urgently intervene, warning that their academic futures and lives are at risk. As of the report, the Nigerian government has not responded.

World Council of Churches Urges EU to Impose Sanctions, Enforce Arms Embargo on Israel Over Gaza War and Alleged Violations Against Palestinians

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has called on the European Union to impose sanctions and implement an arms embargo on Israel, citing what it described as a war of genocide in Gaza and continued violations against Palestinians in both Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The appeal was made amid growing international concern over the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories.

In a statement reported by the Middle East Monitor, Iskandar Majlton, local coordinator of the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel under the WCC, said the council was deeply disturbed by the escalating cycle of violence and the immense human suffering it has caused. He stressed that the WCC’s position is firmly rooted in international law and human rights principles, condemning all attacks on civilians without exception.

Majlton highlighted what he described as an unprecedented humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip, noting that thousands of civilians—mostly women and children—have been killed, while nearly the entire population has been displaced amid widespread destruction, hunger, and disease. He further argued that the ongoing violence did not begin in October 2023 but is the result of decades-long occupation, the prolonged blockade of Gaza, and systemic inequality faced by Palestinians.

The WCC’s call adds to mounting global pressure on international bodies to take decisive action to address the conflict and uphold accountability under international law.

Nigeria Spends ₦1.4 Trillion Importing Food, Beverages and Vegetable Products in Three Months Amid Rising Hunger – NBS Report

Nigeria spent a total of ₦1.4 trillion importing prepared foodstuffs, beverages and vegetable products between July and September 2025, according to third-quarter foreign trade data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report shows that prepared foodstuffs, beverages, spirits and vinegar alone accounted for ₦748 billion in imports, while vegetable products were valued at ₦697 billion within the same three-month period.

The figures highlight Nigeria’s heavy dependence on imported food despite repeated government promises to boost local agricultural production. The spending comes at a time of worsening hunger, rising food prices and pressure from the high dollar-to-naira exchange rate.

Beyond food items, the data revealed that Nigeria imported live animals and animal products worth ₦382 billion, animal and vegetable fats and oils valued at ₦140 billion, plastics and rubber products worth ₦933 billion, and vehicles, aircraft and related parts costing ₦1.6 trillion. Boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances topped the import list at ₦2.5 trillion, while textile materials and articles amounted to ₦248.3 billion.

The NBS figures underscore the scale of Nigeria’s import dependence and its implications for food security and foreign exchange stability. The report also comes amid broader concerns about rising import bills, including arms and ammunition, at a time when economic pressures continue to mount across the country.

PRP Urges Nationwide Protests as Party Calls on Nigerians to Resist Tinubu’s New Tax Policies, Fuel Subsidy Removal, and Economic Hardship

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called on Nigerians to embark on nationwide, lawful, and peaceful protests against what it described as oppressive tax policies and economic decisions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a New Year statement signed by its National Chairman, Falalu Bello, the party said Nigerians are already grappling with severe hardship caused by insecurity, hunger, poverty, and poor governance under the APC-led government.

The PRP strongly criticised the introduction and enforcement of new tax laws, accusing the government of ignoring public opposition and pushing policies that allegedly lack transparency and were altered at the point of gazetting. According to the party, the taxes are designed to benefit a few while further impoverishing ordinary Nigerians who are struggling to survive.

The opposition party also condemned the removal of fuel subsidy on Tinubu’s first day in office, noting that promised investments in social services have failed to materialise. Instead, it alleged that increased borrowing without visible improvements in social infrastructure has worsened the economic situation across the country.

Calling for collective action, the PRP urged Nigerians to organise protests and strike actions to resist unjust taxation and governance failures, stressing that mass unity remains the strongest tool against oppression. The party warned citizens not to be discouraged by political defections, describing such moves as self-serving and insignificant compared to the power of the people.

Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, the PRP said sustained resistance should translate into political change, urging Nigerians to remain steadfast in their quest to end what it termed an incompetent and non-transparent administration. The statement concluded with a call for peaceful but determined resistance to reclaim Nigeria and build a system rooted in accountability, transparency, and citizen-focused governance.

Nigerians need to make this video go viral and push it everywhere. The raw passion in his voice, the anger, the hunger, the desperation feels like a nation speaking through one man. I’ve rarely seen any content creator confront Tinubu this directly, without fear or soft language.

Human Rights Lawyer Ejiofor Criticizes Tinubu Govt Over Widespread Hunger, Poverty, and Security Failures in 2025

Human rights lawyer Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor has condemned Nigeria’s socio-economic and security situation under President Bola Tinubu in 2025, citing insecurity, economic hardship, and legislative failure as defining issues. He described hunger and poverty as “democratised” and no longer selective, attributing worsening conditions to inflation, stagnant wages, and poorly conceived policies.

Ejiofor criticized the National Assembly for rubber-stamping bills like the Tax Reform Act without proper oversight and accused the government of selective responses to violent attacks, worsening inequality and shrinking the middle class. Despite the grim assessment, he expressed gratitude for survival and urged the emergence of compassionate leadership, people-centered policies, and a security architecture rooted in justice as Nigeria enters 2026.

Families of Abducted Kwara Construction Workers Beg Gov AbdulRazaq as Kidnappers Demand ₦500Million, Insist on Government Negotiation

Families of construction workers abducted by suspected terrorists in Kwara State have appealed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for urgent intervention as the kidnappers demand a ₦500 million ransom and insist on negotiating only with the state government. The workers were seized in broad daylight while working on the Sabaja/Owa-Onire Road project. Relatives described the abduction as devastating, warning that wives, children and elderly parents are facing hunger, trauma and uncertainty. They called on the government and security agencies to intensify rescue efforts, establish direct communication with families, provide welfare and counselling support, and strengthen security along construction corridors and rural roads to prevent further attacks.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Over 30 Women, Children Displaced by Bandits Forced to Share Single Room at Unofficial Zamfara IDP Camp

More than 30 women and children displaced by bandit attacks are crammed into a single room at an unofficial IDP camp in Gusau, Zamfara State. Videos shared by lawyer Mubashir Umar reveal horrific living conditions, with victims recounting abductions, killings, rape, hunger and prolonged captivity despite ransom payments. Umar blamed the worsening humanitarian crisis on the Zamfara State government’s failure to establish official IDP camps across the state’s 14 local government areas, leaving displaced persons to seek shelter in schools, unfinished buildings, markets and private homes amid escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West.

GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED IN LONDON - CLIMATE ICON WALKS INTO UK TERROR LAW

Greta Thunberg was arrested Tuesday in central London, not for blocking traffic or yelling at oil executives - but for holding a sign.

City of London Police say the 22-year-old was detained for displaying a placard supporting Palestine Action, now a proscribed organization under Section 13 of the UK Terrorism Act 2000.

That’s the statute usually reserved for ISIS merch and neo-Nazi logos. Not cardboard and markers.

The protest backed Palestine Action hunger strikers. The charge isn’t about violence at the scene.

It’s about symbolism. Under UK law, expressing support for a banned group - even rhetorically - is enough.

This is the escalation everyone saw coming.

Britain has spent the last year widening the legal blast radius around protest, extremism, and national security.

Thunberg, long since migrated from climate to anti-war politics, just crossed into a zone where celebrity doesn’t cushion the landing.

What happens next? Likely release without charge or a low-level court appearance - but the signal matters more than the sentence.

Activism is being reclassified. Loud causes are becoming legal liabilities.

Greta didn’t change. The rules did.

Source: Sky News

PDP Slams Tinubu’s ₦58.47 Trillion 2026 Budget, Says It Consolidates Economic Hardship, Deepens Poverty And Reflects Policy Failure In Nigeria

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s ₦58.47 trillion 2026 budget proposal, describing it as a framework that entrenches hardship, worsens poverty and exposes failures in economic management. While the presidency projects the budget as one of “Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” the opposition party argues that Nigerians continue to face rising inflation, hunger and high living costs despite reported GDP growth of 3.98 per cent. The PDP faulted the government’s macroeconomic assumptions, questioned the inclusiveness of economic growth, and cited World Bank data showing that over 30.9 per cent of Nigerians live below the extreme poverty line. The party also raised concerns over security spending efficiency, alleged concurrent operation of multiple budgets, and warned that weak transparency and accountability would further erode public trust as lawmakers begin scrutiny of the proposal.

Breaking News
Local Singer From Cameroon Sues Beyoncé for $20 Million Over... A Dress

This is the most important news of the century.
A singer from Cameroon, Krys M, is supposedly suing global superstar Beyoncé. Why? Because Beyoncé allegedly wore an outfit that looked too much like hers.

They are demanding a cool $20 million because they "crafted this beautiful piece from scratch" and are deeply saddened that Beyoncé didn't give them a "credit."

Moral Lesson :
Please, don't wear anything because someone, somewhere, will claim you stole it and ask for enough money to solve world hunger.
Good luck with that $20 million, Krys!

#richiesblog #krysm #csmrroonkrysm #beyonce

BURKINA FASO PRESIDENT CAPT. IBRAHIM TRAORE RESPONDS TO ECOWAS

"When we cried out that hunger was ke-ee-ling our children in the Sahel, they turned a deaf ear.

When we screamed for help as thieves in white kaftans emptied our treasuries and fled with our wealth, they remained deaf.

When we demanded just a fair share of the gold, uranium, and lithium being carted away to build foreign cities while our villages had no light, they were stone deaf.

But the moment we finally stood up, dusted ourselves off, and said “Enough is enough! Once beaten, twice shy — never again will we be used,”
suddenly all those deaf ears began to hear perfectly.

Suddenly the big birds (the drones and warplanes) started circling our skies.
Suddenly ECOWAS remembered that the Sahel is, after all, an “indispensable part” of Africa.

What exactly do you gain by dragging us back into the misery we have already escaped?

They called the Sahel small and insignificant, yet from this “small” land rose a heart too big to be enslaved again.

The day Africa finally sees that the one who calls himself “friend” is actually the enemy,
that day her true redemption will begin”

YRC Celebrates Acquittal of 11 #EndBadGovernance Protesters, Demands Public Apology From Nigerian Government

The Youth Rights Campaign (YRC) has welcomed the Federal High Court’s acquittal of 11 #EndBadGovernance protesters previously charged with treason and terrorism over the August 2024 demonstrations against hunger and economic hardship. Justice Emeka Nwite dismissed the case, citing the prosecution’s lack of diligence and repeated delays. The activists, who had spent weeks in detention before their arraignment, were discharged and acquitted after the prosecution failed to appear in court.
YRC described the ruling as a victory for democratic rights and accused the government of attempting to use the charges to intimidate future protesters. The group demanded a public apology, return of seized belongings, unfreezing of bank accounts, compensation for victims, and the release of other detained protesters, emphasizing that peaceful protest must not be criminalized in Nigeria.

Protesters, Slams Political Persecution

The Solidarity Network for Workers’ Rights (SNWR) has raised a fresh alarm ahead of the December 10, 2025 court session in the ongoing trial of 11 young activists arrested during the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations.

The group described the prosecution as a “state-orchestrated witch-hunt” aimed at silencing citizens who protested against hunger, inflation, insecurity, and worsening poverty.

In a statement signed by its coordinator, Daniel Akande, the coalition accused Nigerian authorities of weaponising the judiciary to crush legitimate dissent.

SNWR said that over a year after the arrests, the government has failed to present “a single credible piece of evidence” to support allegations of treason or an attempt to “wage war against the state.”

Akande — who is also one of the defendants — claimed he was abducted from a place of worship and later framed in a treasonable felony case he knew nothing about.

#Nigeria #HumanRights #EndBadGovernance #WorkersRights

Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Govt for Distributing Luxury Vehicles Ahead of 2027 Campaign

Labour Party’s Peter Obi has condemned the alleged use of public funds to purchase and distribute luxury vehicles—including Hilux trucks, Land Cruisers, and Hummer buses—for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign mobilisation. In a statement on X, Obi described the move as “profoundly insensitive” amid rising poverty, hunger, unemployment, and insecurity across Nigeria. He criticised leaders for prioritising political pageantry over urgent national needs such as healthcare, education and food security. Obi said the actions betray public trust and urged a shift toward empathy, accountability, and responsible governance, insisting that a “New Nigeria” remains possible.