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Voter turnout in Nigeria: The un-reckoned factor

Voter turnout in Nigeria: The un-reckoned factor

By Tonnie Iredia During last week’s governorship election in Anambra state, many concerned Nigerians held their breath for some days and could only heave a sigh of relief when a winner finally emerged.  Some political analysts saw the outcome as a double triumph with the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of the much respected […]

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 […]