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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.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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