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Disbelief as Nigeria urges prayer to end food shortages

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The agriculture ministry calls on divine intervention to achieve food security, angering many.
The article from Yahoo News discusses the widespread disbelief and frustration in Nigeria following the abduction of over 280 schoolchildren from Kuriga, Kaduna state, on March 7, 2024. The kidnappers, believed to be bandits, have demanded a ransom of 1 billion naira ($620,432) for the children's release. In response, the Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani, has urged citizens to pray for the safe return of the abducted children rather than pay the ransom, emphasizing the government's commitment to rescuing them without capitulating to the demands of the criminals. The incident has reignited concerns about the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, particularly in the northwest region, where such abductions have become increasingly common.

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