🗣Dying for a Handout: The Desperate Struggle for Survival in Nigeria
Nigeria has witnessed tragic stampedes in recent weeks, highlighting the severe poverty and hunger many citizens face. In Ibadan, 35 children died in a rush for food parcels at a Christmas event, while similar incidents in Abuja and Anambra claimed the lives of 32 others.
These stampedes reflect the growing desperation as the cost of living escalates. Inflation, rising fuel prices, and a devalued naira have made basic necessities unaffordable. The World Bank reports that over 115 million Nigerians were already living in poverty in 2023.
Experts blame insecurity and poor crowd management, warning that the crisis could worsen without significant reforms.
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Nigeria has witnessed tragic stampedes in recent weeks, highlighting the severe poverty and hunger many citizens face. In Ibadan, 35 children died in a rush for food parcels at a Christmas event, while similar incidents in Abuja and Anambra claimed the lives of 32 others.
These stampedes reflect the growing desperation as the cost of living escalates. Inflation, rising fuel prices, and a devalued naira have made basic necessities unaffordable. The World Bank reports that over 115 million Nigerians were already living in poverty in 2023.
Experts blame insecurity and poor crowd management, warning that the crisis could worsen without significant reforms.
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