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Over 31m Nigerians facing acute food crisis -FG
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The Federal Government has revealed that over 31.8 million Nigerians are currently facing severe food shortages, a situation exacerbated by ongoing security issues and the recent removal of fuel subsidies.
The distressing information comes from a study conducted by international development partners, which highlights a worrying increase in malnutrition among women and children.
The findings were presented during meetings with government officials earlier this week, as reported by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. The study, a collaborative effort by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and the German development agency GIZ, utilized data from the Cadre Harmonise; a regional framework for food security; to assess the crisis.
The report states, “The surge in food commodity prices, driven by the removal of fuel subsidies and ongoing security challenges, has plunged millions of Nigerians into a precarious situation.”
Nigeria’s National Convener of Food Systems and Director of Social Development at the Ministry, Sanjo Faniran, emphasised that the study provides valuable insights into existing gaps, successes, and challenges, offering key recommendations for addressing the crisis.
The federal government’s report corroborates findings from other international organizations, including the World Bank, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and the World Food Program (WFP). Earlier this year, the World Bank projected that seven northern states would face severe food security challenges due to rising food inflation and insecurity in major food-producing regions.
The Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast has severely disrupted food production, leading to widespread destruction of farmlands. Similarly, conflicts between farmers and herders, along with ongoing banditry, have adversely impacted agricultural output in the Northwest and Northcentral regions.
The security issues, coupled with global food supply chain disruptions, have driven Nigeria’s food inflation rate above 40% as of June, although there has been a slight decrease in July.
In response to the crisis, the federal government is considering the implementation of state and community policing to protect farming communities. Additionally, the deployment of 10,000 agro-rangers across 19 states aims to address security concerns. The government has also approved a 150-day duty-free importation period for essential food items, including rice, maize, beans, and sorghum, to alleviate shortages until local harvests can meet demand. However, this measure has raised concerns among agricultural stakeholders who fear it may undermine recent gains in local food production.
The OK Movement has celebrated with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on his 65th birthday anniversary.
In a post on its verified X handle on Sunday, the movement described Obi as a rock that refuses to bow.
It also described the 65th birthday anniversary of the former Anambra State governor as not merely by age but courage and principle.
“At 65, the Rock stands taller. Not merely by age, but by courage. Not by power, but by principle.
“Okwute is not just a name, it is a symbol. A rock that refuses to bow, a rock strong enough to pull down the structures of criminality, corruption, and hopelessness.
“While others bend with the winds of convenience, the Rock remains unmoved, reminding a nation that integrity still has a face.
“Happy 65th Birthday, His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi. May the Rock continue to inspire hope until Nigeria stands on a firmer foundation. Happy Birthday, Okwute for Nigeria. Nigeria will be OK,” the movement wrote.
OK Movement comprises supporters of Obi and his running mate for the forthcoming 2027 general elections, Rabi’u Kwankwaso.
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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, Peter Obi, on Sunday visited St. Raphael Hospital in Umueri, Anambra State, where he donated ₦10 million to support medical services as part of activities marking his birthday.
Obi’s visit to the hospital was captured in a video on X where he was accompanied by priests as he interacted with hospital staff and members of the community.
The former Anambra State governor also participated in group photographs and presentations during the visit, which was warmly received by hospital officials and residents of the area.
The donation is the latest in Obi’s series of philanthropic interventions in the healthcare sector. He has in recent months made financial contributions to medical facilities in Enugu and other parts of the country, aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services.
Obi has consistently emphasised the importance of investing in healthcare, education, and other critical sectors as part of his broader commitment to national development.
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has emerged as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), becoming the second woman to lead the legal body in its over six-decade history.Executive Branch .
Badejo-Okusanya emergence marks a major milestone for the association, as she is the first woman to be elected NBA president since Mrs. Priscilla Kuye served from 1991 to 1992.
Badejo-Okusanya emerged victorious in the NBA’s 2026 national officers’ election after defeating two other Senior Advocates of Nigeria in a closely contested poll.
The Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA), Aham Ejelam, SAN, announced the results at the NBA National Secretariat in Abuja on Sunday after the election, which experienced delays caused by technical difficulties and a cyberattack.
According to the results, Badejo-Okusanya secured 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the total votes cast, defeating her closest rival, Lateef Akangbe, SAN, who polled 7,934 votes (30.39 per cent).
The third candidate, Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, received 5,855 votes, representing 22.43 per cent. Ejelam disclosed that a total of 26,106 votes were recorded during the election.
With her victory, Badejo-Okusanya will lead the NBA for a two-year term from 2026 to 2028. Other officials elected during the exercise include Oghenero Okoro as First Vice-President with 11,024 votes, Afam Okeke as General Secretary with 8,478 votes, Aghogho Gladys as Assistant General Secretary with 14,312 votes, and Chinelo Audrey Ofoegbunam as Welfare Secretary with 14,911 votes.
The president-elect was absent when the results were announced. Explaining her absence, a member of her campaign team, Aminu Gadanya, SAN, said she was delayed by flight issues but remained committed to uniting the association.
He said Badejo-Okusanya was prepared to extend a “handshake of friendship” to all aggrieved candidates in the interest of strengthening the unity of the Nigerian Bar Association.
Speaking after the announcement, the outgoing NBA President, Afam Osigwe, SAN, revealed that the election overcame attempts to disrupt the process, including a cyberattack that forced the electoral committee to migrate its ICT infrastructure to a more secure server.Executive Branch “Our colleagues planned to truncate the election, but we stood firm. Every effort to derail this process failed.
This is a trying time for the Bar. In the build-up to this election, many went to great lengths to rubbish the association,” Osigwe said.
He urged the newly elected officers to be gracious in victory while encouraging unsuccessful candidates to rally behind the new leadership.
“To those who won, be magnanimous in victory; for those who lost, there is always another day. The cyberattack shows that we must do more in data protection. Let us collectively do things in an acceptable manner,” he added.
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