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Insecurity: What is Ribadu doing?

Insecurity: What is Ribadu doing?

When the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, was appointed as Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, NSA, by President Bola Tínubu a few months ago, many doubted his capability and capacity to tackle the myriad of security problems facing the country.

Ibori; $15m bribery allegation and Obasanjo’s stories

Ibori; $15m bribery allegation and Obasanjo’s stories

Ribadu claimed in his London statement that he never questioned Ibori over the alleged bribery, because he enjoyed immunity until he left office on May 29, 2007. If so, why didn’t the EFCC raise that question when an investigation team questioned Ibori on 4th July 2007 or even at Ibori’s arrest?

Editors, Owerri and remembrances of “Nkwobi”

Editors, Owerri and remembrances of “Nkwobi”

The newly emplaced Eze Anaba-led national executive of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, is expected to impact the body within the next two years, before the next biennial convention.

Increasing efforts to ensure food security in Morocco  

Increasing efforts to ensure food security in Morocco  

By Marie-Therese Nanlong  Jos – The Kingdom of Morocco is an interesting place, its tourism potential, natural resources and proximity to Europe give the country a strategic position for economic progress. Agriculture also plays a major role in the country’s economy; with continuous and sustainable growth in the sector making reasonable contributions to Morocco’s GDP. […]

Nigeria: Actions that curb hostilities, improve food security

Nigeria: Actions that curb hostilities, improve food security

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Nigeria has been plagued by decades-long violent conflicts which threaten national cohesion. Conflicts in politics, religion, ethnicity, and culture have exacerbated leading to the loss of lives, property, and means of livelihood.Farming and mining communities have not been spared as emerging issues of criminality, kidnappings, and cultism threaten food production, […]

Nutrition Security and economic development in Somalia

Nutrition Security and economic development in Somalia

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – A food-secured and economically viable country is one whose citizens are nourished and empowered to create wealth. In Africa, wealth creation is majorly from agriculture although efforts have been intensified to develop other equally important sectors like intra-Africa trade and others. Even in Somalia which is having security and climate […]

How violent conflicts erode agro-food systems: The Somalia experience

How violent conflicts erode agro-food systems: The Somalia experience

By Marie-Therese Nanlong  Jos – Somalia means many things to many people; some link her to extremism, adverse climate and economic conditions, starvation, poverty and, a weak government. The phobia may be real but a closer look reveals a blessed country with resilient people, a rich culture, nice cuisines, and untapped natural resources yearning to […]

How stakeholders tackle Nigeria’s food crisis, malnutrition

How stakeholders tackle Nigeria’s food crisis, malnutrition

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – In a remote community of Miango, Bassa local government area of Plateau State, North-Central Nigeria, 28 years old mother of four, Rebecca Auta, was anxious about their next meal. She had given her kids kunu (a local juice) for breakfast, and the leftover tuwo and kuka (baobab seed) soup from […]