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Government Vows Action on High Food Prices Amidst Insecurity
Aliyu Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture, reassured Nigerians that the Federal Government is actively addressing the soaring cost of food in the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Abdullahi acknowledged the alarming 40.1% food inflation rate reported by the National Bureau of Statistics in March 2024, which has made essential commodities unaffordable for many.
He admitted to ongoing food insecurity but emphasized government efforts to mitigate the situation through various programs and interventions. Abdullahi highlighted agricultural activities in the current rainy season, noting that these efforts will yield results in food production in about three months. He stressed the need for enhanced dry-season farming to bolster national food security, acknowledging past neglect in this area.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reportedly deployed 1,889 personnel across Kano State ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
This was done to ensure the safety of people traveling in and out of the state during the festive period.
In a statement, the agency said: “The special patrol is part of routine operational measures introduced during festive periods when there is usually high traffic volume on major roads.”
“The aim is to reduce road traffic crashes, minimise congestion, and ensure the safety of lives and property during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.”
The All Progressives Congress Lagos State chapter has released the names of its candidates for the House of Representatives in the 2027 elections.
The winners of Ikeja, Agege, and Ikorodu federal constituencies are James Abiodun Faleke (Ikeja Federal Constituency), Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa (Agege Federal Constituency), and Babajimi Benson (Ikorodu Federal Constituency).
Others include Muftau Egberongbe (Apapa), Moses Olanrewaju (Amuwo-Odofin), Adeyemi Alli (Mushin I), Moses Oluwatosin Fayinka (Mushin II), and Fuad Kayode Laguda (Surulere I).
It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
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