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WFP Raises Alarm Over Possible Food Aid Cuts as Hunger Deepens in Northern Nigeria
WFP Raises Alarm Over Possible Food Aid Cuts as Hunger Deepens in Northern Nigeria
By: Michael Mike
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that more than one million people in northeast Nigeria could lose access to emergency food and nutrition assistance within weeks due to a severe funding shortfall.
The agency said that without urgent financial support, it will be forced to drastically scale down its operations, limiting assistance to just 72,000 people—an unprecedented reduction in Nigeria. The warning comes amid a sharp rise in violence, displacement, and hunger across the country’s northern regions.
Nigeria is currently facing one of its most serious food security crises in recent years. According to the latest Cadre Harmonisé food security analysis, nearly 35 million people are expected to experience acute food insecurity during the 2026 lean season. In Borno State alone, about 15,000 people are classified as facing catastrophic hunger, the most severe level short of famine and the highest recorded in the state in a decade.
Speaking on the situation, WFP’s Nigeria Country Director, David Stevenson, cautioned that cutting food assistance at this critical time could have far-reaching humanitarian and security consequences. He noted that millions of displaced and vulnerable people depend on food aid for survival and stability.
WFP has operated in northeast Nigeria since 2015, providing food and nutrition support to nearly two million people each year in areas affected by conflict. Beyond emergency relief, the organisation also supports local food systems by purchasing food domestically and helping communities build resilience against future shocks.
However, renewed insecurity has further strained already fragile communities. Over the past four months, about 3.5 million people have reportedly been displaced nationwide, with the majority of them in northern Nigeria. The violence has disrupted farming activities, destroyed food supplies, and pushed malnutrition rates in several states to critical levels.
Despite recent donor contributions that helped sustain operations, WFP said those funds have now been exhausted. The agency warned that if food assistance in displacement camps is halted, many people may be forced to leave in search of survival, potentially migrating to other regions or becoming vulnerable to recruitment by armed groups.
To prevent a complete shutdown of its northeast Nigeria operations, WFP said it urgently needs about 129 million dollars to cover food assistance and related activities over the next six months.
The agency stressed that continued humanitarian support remains a key stabilising factor in conflict-affected areas, helping to prevent further displacement and regional spillover of the crisis.
WFP Raises Alarm Over Possible Food Aid Cuts as Hunger Deepens in Northern Nigeria
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Reverend Dachomo insist “I was a notorious criminal in this village, a drug cartel… but I found Jesus”
Reverend Dachomo insist “I was a notorious criminal in this village, a drug cartel… but I found Jesus”
By: Zagazola Makama
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has again recounted his past life of crime and subsequent spiritual transformation, attributing his change to his Christian faith.
Dachomo made the disclosure during a religious gathering, where he shared his personal testimony of repentance and renewal.
“I was a notorious criminal in this village, a drug cartel in this village, a wanderer in this village. That is my testimony,” he said.
The pastor also claimed involvement in criminal activities in his earlier years.
“When I say 1980, it is our gang that robbed a bank, and the person that led that operation is my best friend,” he said.
He explained that his life took a new direction after he embrace Jesus during the robbery.
“When I submitted myself to Jesus, who is my Saviour, I allowed Him to control my life, and Jesus forgave my sin. I am a new person in Christ Jesus,” he said.
However, Dachomo has come under relentless attacks with many asking the authorities to investigate his confession and prosecuting him for his past criminality.
They accused him of infighting fire in the already existing crises between farmers and herders in the state especially when he was openly heard asking the youths to go to WAR.
Reverend Dachomo insist “I was a notorious criminal in this village, a drug cartel… but I found Jesus”
Troops foil cattle rustling, recover 84 livestock in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled a cattle rustling attempt and recovered 84 livestock in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A military source said the operation was carried out by troops of 4 Division Demonstration Battalion deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Dumbi.
The source disclosed that the troops responded at about 5:30 a.m. on March 27 to credible intelligence on cattle rustling activities at Pan Daudu settlement.
“Following the information, troops swiftly mobilised and laid ambush at a suspected crossing point between Lamban Zango and Monday Market in Igabi Local Government Area,” the source said.
He added that the suspected rustlers, on approaching the ambush site, abandoned the livestock and fled the scene.
“The terrorists, upon sighting the troops’ position, fled in disarray, abandoning 84 rustled livestock,” he said.
According to him, the recovered animals were subsequently handed over to their rightful owners.
Troops foil cattle rustling, recover 84 livestock in Kaduna
Troops arrest 14 suspects in cordon-and-search operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai, have arrested 14 suspects during a cordon-and-search operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno.
Sources said the operation, conducted by troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade, followed credible intelligence on the activities of a suspected terrorist and kidnapper identified as Baba Ali.
The sources disclosed that the operation took place at about 2:20 p.m. on March 25 at Ngurosoye village, where the suspect was being tracked through intercepted communications.
During the operation, troops apprehended 14 suspects at the location where the tracked calls were received.
Two bags of fertiliser, suspected to be for illicit use, were also recovered from the scene.
The suspects are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops arrest 14 suspects in cordon-and-search operation in Borno
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Troops foil cattle rustling, recover 84 livestock in Kaduna
Troops arrest 14 suspects in cordon-and-search operation in Borno
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