The House of Representatives has raised serious concerns over worsening food insecurity and rising malnutrition in Nigeria, especially among children under five. At a national summit on Nutrition and Food Security in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima—represented by Senator Ibrahim Hadejia—described the crisis as unacceptable and called for coordinated efforts across all levels of government.Chairman of the House Committee on Nutrition, Hon. Chike Okafor, revealed that malnutrition costs Nigeria $56 billion yearly, with post-harvest losses exceeding $2 billion. He blamed insecurity for forcing farmers off their lands.Speaker Tajudeen Abbas urged urgent reforms, while experts linked the crisis to climate change and population growth. Stakeholders agreed bold policies and increased investments are critical to reversing the trend.
Coroner rules out foul play in Mohbad’s death
The Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, has ruled out foul play or homicide in the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Delivering her findings on Friday, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi said the actions of auxiliary nurse Feyisayo Ogedengbe were unlawful and professionally negligent.The court recommended her prosecution […]
