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“WFP has been sounding alarm bells for months,” Carl Skau, WFP Deputy Executive Director, said at the end of a recent visit to the country. “This week I met malnourished mothers and children who travelled for over two hours to reach a WFP-supported clinic in Hisar Shahi camp, only to be turned away because we have no nutritious supplements left to give them,” he continued.“What I saw in eastern Afghanistan is happening across the country and it is heartbreaking and totally unacceptable.”Near-record malnutrition ratesAfghanistan is already facing near-record levels of malnutrition, with nearly five million mothers and children affected. Pressures are mounting:…

Two Nigerias showed up this weekend. In one, APC politicians screamed over rigged primaries and fought for 2027 tickets. Delegates traded insults. Aspirants cried manipulation. The 2027 war has started. In the other Nigeria, children and teachers fought for their lives. Between 8am and 9am on Thursday, gunmen stormed schools in Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area. They dragged teachers into the bush. Michael Oyedokun, one of them, was reportedly beheaded when the ransom failed. Another staff member was killed on the spot. Videos now show a woman with a baby on her back in captivity. That is the contrast.…

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The consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has commended party members for the peaceful conduct of the party’s governorship primary ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, spoke with journalists on Thursday after participating in the primary election in Pahayi, Ilaro Ward 2. The senator said the peaceful conduct of the exercise reflected unity within the party and expressed satisfaction with reports from other parts of the state. He also described the turnout of party members during the direct primary as a sign that the APC remained strong…

The price of Brent crude dropped to $105 per barrel on Wednesday amid ongoing peace talks aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to data from Oilprice.com, Brent fell by $6, down from $111 on Tuesday, while WTI eased to $98 from $105 the previous day. The decline came after US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran were in the final stages, though investors remain wary about the outcome of the peace talks as disruption to Middle Eastern supply continues. According to Reuters, Trump said negotiations with Iran were in the final stages but warned of…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday turned attention to the peculiar challenges of the elderly people, equipping its staff with the needed skills to protect them. Speaking at the event which took place at the NHRC’s headquaters in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the commission, Tony Ojukwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, said the training aimed to enhance staff’s capacity to recognise and addresse violence caused by elder abuse. He said the training also sought to strengthen advocacy skills for effective engagement with the government agencies, civil society and communities and promote a rights-based approach in all interventions…

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the Kwara governorship primary election to Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the postponement was confirmed by the state APC Chairman, Mr Sunday Fagbemi, in Ilorin during Thursday’s ongoing primary election. Fagbemi said the national leadership of the party directed that the exercise be shifted, though no reason was given for the postponement. “We do not have details for the cancellation other than the fact that the team from the national office came and instructed that the election should be held tomorrow,” he said. Meanwhile,…

May 21, 2026 13:16 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel Reports suggest that Atletico Madrid is preparing to make a move for Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, who is set to leave the club at the end of the year. Silva’s departure comes after a successful tenure at City, where he contributed to two major cup victories prior to his exit. This season, Silva has showcased his versatility and skill, featuring in 35 matches across all competitions. He has recorded impressive stats, including 10 goals and 8 assists, highlighting his importance in the attacking lineup. His ability to operate in various midfield…

Socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has said President Bola Tinubu remains wary of him because of his support for Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election. Cubana Chief Priest, who serves as the Imo State Coordinator of the Pro-Tinubu City Boys Movement, stated this during a livestream with popular streamer Peller. Speaking in a video circulating on Wednesday, the socialite discussed what he described as lingering suspicion from the presidency tied to his ethnic background and previous political alignment. “President Bola Tinubu no really trust me as an Igbo man that I am. He…

Much of the violence has been concentrated in Cité Soleil, an impoverished neighbourhood in the capital, where humanitarian workers are now seeking to provide life-saving assistance.  ©WFP/Odelyn Joseph A burnt-out car is left on the street in a residential area of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, following armed clashes. The Caribbean island nation continues to suffer from years of insecurity and deep-rooted poverty as well as a collapsing economy and political turmoil following a presidential assassination.Here’s what two women who fled the violence told the UN World Food Programme (WFP).Anidette Saint Fleur, from Quartier Blanchard (Cité Soleil)“There was shooting everywhere. Then they set…