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I don’t see the level of hunger Nigerians complain about — Onanuga

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June 24, 2026

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Onanuga argued that several government initiatives have delivered tangible benefits to citizens, citing infrastructure projects, student loans and credit facilities for workers as examples. The post I don’t see the level of hunger Nigerians complain about — Onanuga appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nigerians starving to death under you – ADC to Tinubu

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described reports that more than 17 million Nigerians, including infants and young children, are facing acute hunger as a growing humanitarian disaster created by the President Bola Tinubu administration’s incompetence, misplaced priorities and failed policies. ADC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi said Nigerians are dying of starvation under his administration. He [] Nigerians starving to death under you – ADC to Tinubu

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 30, 2026

Borno Food Bank Supports 560 Beneficiaries, 468 Children

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has revealed that 560 beneficiaries have enrolled in the National Community Food Bank Programme since its launch in Borno State in April. The initiative, she said, has also provided support to 468 vulnerable children, describing this as an impressive start. The wife of the President says the success depends on [] The post Borno Food Bank Supports 560 Beneficiaries, 468 Children appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Africa.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Food Intervention Highlights Scale Of Child Malnutrition In Eastern Cape

Eight out of 10 learners at Coega Primary on the outskirts of Gqeberha are not guaranteed a meal beyond the school walls. This situation underscores the desperate state of child malnutrition in the Eastern Cape. Principal Vuyisile Mbombela said having food at home every day was by no means a certainty for more than 1 []

Arise News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Bayo Onanuga: I Don’t See The Level Of Hunger In Nigeria People Are Talking About

Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga says he doesn’t see hunger people are talking about and many Nigerians benefit from Tinubu's reforms despite hardship concerns.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Hunger free Nigeria requires leaders who prioritise citizens’ welfare’ – Peter Obi

By Henry Umoru Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, yesterday, said that the growing hunger of Nigerian citizens will get worse unless the people elect leaders who have citizens’ welfare at heart. The former Anambra State governor, while reacting to the United Nations World Food Programme, WFP, statement that over 17 million [] The post Hunger free Nigeria requires leaders who prioritise citizens’ welfare’ – Peter Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Related coverage for "I don’t see the level of hunger Nigerians complain about — Onanuga": Daily Post Nigeria — Nigerians starving to death under you – ADC to Tinubu. Voice of Nigeria — Borno Food Bank Supports 560 Beneficiaries, 468 Children. Africa.com — Food Intervention Highlights Scale Of Child Malnutrition In Eastern Cape. Arise News — Bayo Onanuga: I Don’t See The Level Of Hunger In Nigeria People Are Talking About. Vanguard News — Hunger free Nigeria requires leaders who prioritise citizens’ welfare’ – Peter Obi