In a series of tragic incidents across Nigeria, at least 32 people have died, including several children, during stampedes at charity events aimed at distributing food and gifts for Christmas. The events, particularly in states like Anambra and Oyo, saw desperate crowds rushing for free food amid a severe cost of living crisis. Witnesses report that the chaotic situations led to crowd crushes as people scrambled for limited resources. The death toll has risen in recent days, highlighting the urgent need for better crowd management and safety measures at charity events in the country.