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Smugglers responsible for high price of rice ― Finance minister

Smugglers responsible for high price of rice ― Finance minister

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo  The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed has linked the soaring price of rice in Nigeria to the activities of smugglers in the country.  Speaking in an interview, the minister explained that smuggling activities adversely affect the economy and well-being of Nigerians, a situation she described as unfortunate particularly when some bad Nigerians […]

DIRECT PRIMARY: Uncertainty as APC govs, lawmakers’ battle shifts to Aso Rock

DIRECT PRIMARY: Uncertainty as APC govs, lawmakers’ battle shifts to Aso Rock

Following the rejection of direct primary mode of electing candidates for elections by state governors,  the battle has shifted to Aso Rock where parties are pushing to get President Muhammadu Buhari do their bidding. Will President Buhari succumb to the lobbying by governors or stand by the parliament? This piece evaluates the issues.