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FAO Report Warns: 133 Million Nigerians could Face Severe Hunger Crisis by 2025
A recent Cadre Harmonisé report, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has projected a looming hunger crisis in Nigeria, estimating that 133.1 million people could face severe food insecurity by the 2025 lean season.
The report, prepared with the federal government and partners like the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF, highlights an alarming increase of seven million people at risk compared to last year.
The surge in food insecurity is attributed to economic hardships, record-high inflation, climate change, and ongoing violence, particularly in northeastern and northwestern states.
The number of people at emergency food insecurity levels (Phase 4) is expected to nearly double from one million in 2024 to 1.8 million in 2025.
Additionally, about 5.4 million children and 800,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women are at risk of acute malnutrition, with 1.8 million children possibly facing severe acute malnutrition and needing urgent care.
The report underscores Nigeria’s struggle with high inflation, especially in food prices, as a critical driver of this crisis.
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Panic as Bandit Rumours Spark School Safety Concerns in Abuja
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
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Lagos Residents Raise Alarm After Suspected Bandits Are Reported in Ibeju-Lekki
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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No School Is Safe in Nigeria — Teachers Union Raises Alarm Amid Abduction
The Nigeria Union of Teachers staged a protest following the abduction of teachers and students in Oyo State, stating that no school in Nigeria is truly safe at the moment.
The teachers held a peaceful rally, calling for the safe release and rescue of the abducted teachers and students. They urged authorities to intensify efforts to secure their freedom and improve security across schools.
Amid the calls for their release, the union added “People travelling on highways are being dragged into forests after vehicles are stopped. One can no longer move freely. These criminal groups have littered every corner of the federation carrying out nefarious activities. We must be truthful to ourselves; government has not done enough.”
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