"I Am Going To Beat You Blue Black” - Battleground for Laide Bakare vs Chizzy Alichi’s ring fight announced
AdminAmidst the sizzling drama that ensued from their social media feud, Nigerian Actress Laide Bakare has revealed the electrifying venue where she’ll go toe-to-toe with her fellow screen diva, Chizzy Alichi.
In a recent online clash, Laide Bakare and Chizzy Alichi sparked a heated exchange that lit up social media. Laide called out Chizzy for allegedly bullying her during a rehearsal and responding disrespectfully to her queries.
Asserting her boundaries, Laide warned Chizzy to keep her distance, vowing not to let anyone hinder her progress this year. Chizzy retaliated, implying that Laide harbored envy towards her on set. Chizzy didn’t mince words, when she labeled Laide as “very stupid” and expressed her disappointment in the actress.
In a new twist, Laide, emulating entertainers like Portable and Charles Okocha, opted for a lighthearted approach to settle their disputes, taking to the ring in a playful and humorous manner.
She announced via her Instagram page that she and Chizzy Alichi are gearing up to duke it out in the boxing ring.
Dubbed “Who will be the next Celebrity Global Fight Champion,” their showdown is scheduled to unfold at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on Saturday, February 24th.
Laide and Chizzy won’t be the only ones slugging it out in the ring; other Nollywood stars will also be facing off on the same day.
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Recall that the Controversial singer, Portable and Nollywood Actor Charles Okocha started the Celebrity fight trend, a clash that saw the Zazuu Crooner defeating Mr Phenomenal in a keenly contested boxing match.
Portable won the fight after the fourth round.
The contest was held at Landmark Beach in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday, December 26 2023.
Mercy Eke, the winner of Big Brother Naija season 4, opens up on why she chooses to keep her relationship private.
She explained that her past mistakes in previous relationships have led her to be more cautious about sharing details of her personal life with the public.
In a recent episode of Celebrity Quickies, which was aired on comedian AY’s YouTube page, Eke revealed that she is in love again but has chosen to keep her new lover’s name a secret.
Despite being in a high-profile position, Mercy stated that she values her privacy and prefers to keep her romantic life out of the spotlight.
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She said:
“I consider my dating life private. I think I have made a couple of mistakes with my dating life, putting out everything on social media. But lately, I can say this part of my life is still very private.”
Mercy Eke also revealed that she cannot go a day without speaking with her romantic partner.
She emphasized that the majority of the pressure placed on Nigerian celebrities comes from those in their immediate vicinity.
Recall that Mercy Eke and her colleague, Pere Egbi, stated a few months ago that they were not dating, despite suspicion that they were, due to their onscreen connection during the Big Brother Naija All Stars finale.
Disappointing many, Big Brother Naija All Stars finalist cum film actor, Pere Egbi revealed his relationship status with co-star, Mercy Eke.
Pere took to his X handle (formerly known as Twitter), and explicitly stated that he is not dating Mercy Eke.
Thanking their ‘shippers’ (those clamoring for the duo to have a romantic relationship), Pere admitted that he appreciates their efforts.
Mercy had also previously dated her BBNaija colleague, Ike. Their relationship, which began during the ‘Pepper Dem’ season in 2019, and ended shortly after the show.
Hardship: Nigeria has never been this bad – Laide Bakare bemoans the state of the nation[VIDEO]
AdminPopular Nigerian actress, Laide Bakare has taken to the photo and video sharing platform, Instagram to lament about the hardship currently witnessed in the country.
The actress said Nigeria has never been this bad before and that President Tinubu should look into the state of the nation.
Laide Bakare questioned if the nation could ever be better, lamenting the rise in kidnapping in recent times.
She also lamented the fuel subsidy, stating that they should have left it as it were at the onset, as it has only make things worse, not better.
Laide Bakare shared the video decrying the state of the nation and captioned it:
“ITS Actually NOT happy New week Abeg which way to go? @officialasiwajubat pls look into state of the nation. Nigeria has never been this Bad #stateofthenation #Nigeria.”
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The eldest son of President Bola Tinubu, Mr Seyi Tinubu, on Monday, pleaded with Nigerians to exercise patience with his father’s administration as they weather the challenging economic times.
This followed protests in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, where angry youths took to the streets to decry the rising cost of living. More so, a 41-year-old man identified as David Ubaha also staged a lone protest in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to voice his complaints over the harsh economic situation.
In the past nine months in office, President Tinubu’s economic reforms have sparked collateral instability in the value of the Naira, heaping hardship on Nigerians as food prices continue to soar.
But Seyi, in an Instagram post, rehashed his father’s words from a national broadcast to mark the 63rd Independence Day anniversary last October.
Then, Tinubu said, “There is no joy in seeing the people of this nation shoulder burdens that should have been shed years ago. I wish today’s difficulties did not exist. But we must endure if we are to reach the good side of our future.”
Seyi declared that he stands with his father and argued that the present generation “will yield the fruits of this hardship.”
The post carried hashtags such as #HaveFaithinHim, #NigeriaisinGreatHands, #OurGenerationwillYieldthefruitsofthishardship, #IStandwithOurPresident, #RenewedHope and #NigeriaismyHome.
However, Seyi’s message did not sit well with some Nigerians, who criticised the President’s son for living opulently while demanding sacrifice from the people.
Few weeks after residents of Kano, Niger, Lagos and some other parts of the country took to the streets over economic hardship, a similar incident occurred in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State.
On Monday morning, protesters converged on Mokola area of Ibadan over high cost of living, food inflation and hardship in the country.
They wielded placards with inscriptions such as ‘The poor are starving,’ ‘Tinubu, don’t forget your promises’, among others.
Policemen were seen guarding the protesters against taking law into their hands.
Rising cooking gas price: Nigerians resort to charcoal, firewood
One month after FG’s intervention: Households, SMEs still buy cooking gas above N1,100/kg
The police had on Sunday warned that no breach of peace would be allowed during any protest in the state.
Nigerians have been complaining bitterly about the current situation.
Daily Trust had reported how Nigerians in some parts of the country have resorted to using charcoal as the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, otherwise known as cooking gas, has continued to skyrocket.
This is just as the cost of charcoal has also risen owing to high demand, with some people switching to firewood.
Checks by Daily Trust in Abuja, Kano, Lagos and Jos, showed that citizens were filling a 12.5 kilogramme cylinder of cooking gas with about N18,000.
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALGAM) had last year predicted that a 12.5kg cylinder would cost N18, 000 going by the frequent increases.
Last November, following a rise in the price of cooking gas per kg from about N700 to above N1,100, the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, constituted a committee headed by the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, to come up with recommendations on how to boost supplies and crash the price within a week.
Despite that assurance, the price of cooking gas has continued to increase with a kilogramme selling for N1,400 in some parts of the country. This translates into 17,500 for a 12.5 kg cylinder.
Last week, the African Development Bank (AfDB) had reported that rising prices of fuel and other commodities could lead to social unrest in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Angola, and Kenya.
The AfDB gave the warning in its macroeconomic performance and outlook for 2024 in which it projected Africa’s economy to grow higher than the 3.2 per cent recorded in 2023.
The bank cautioned that an increase in fuel and commodity prices occasioned by currency depreciation or subsidy removal in Nigeria, Angola, Kenya, and Ethiopia could trigger internal conflicts.
It stated, “Internal conflicts and violence could also result from rising prices for fuel and other commodities due to weaker domestic currencies and reforms.
“For instance, the removal of fuel subsidies in Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria and the resulting social costs has led to social unrest driven by opposition to government policy.”
At a meeting with governors and heads of security agencies last week, President Bola Tinubu charged them to work towards addressing the economic hardship.
”What I will not do is to set a price control board. I will not also approve the importation of food. We should be able to get ourselves out of the situation we found ourselves in, because importation will allow rent seekers to perpetrate fraud and mismanagement at our collective expense. We would rather support farmers with the schemes that will make them go to the farm and grow more food for everyone in the country.
”We must also look at the rapid but thoughtful implementation of our livestock development and management plans, including dairy farming and others,” the President had said.
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This statement comes as residents in Ibadan come out in large numbers to protest.
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Residents of Imo have raised alarm over the influx of strange faces into the state.
They added that on a regular basis they are being dumped by trailers into Avu, Obinze in Owerri-west LGA and several other suburbs
A resident in Owerri Municipal revealed that over 90% of Okada riders in Obinze, Avu, and FUTO areas are unknown faces and barely speak Igbo.
He compared the presence of strangers in Imo to that in Plateau state, urging security agencies to take necessary actions regarding the situation.
“If we are not careful with the daily influx of strange elements into Imo, I’m afraid, the state may be worse than Plateau where hundredths are slaughtered in one snap,” the resident stated.
“I was in FUTO in Owerri recently and discovered that more than 90% of Okada riders inside the school are strangers. This is how it took root in Plateau state. Gradually they are penetrating every nook an cranny of the state. Let me tell you that I have the history of Plateau in my palms. I was born in Manguna, a little village in Bokkos more than 63 years ago. My father used to be a cattle rearer before finally relocating home in 1990. I see a particular pattern of Plateau crisis taking root in Imo. We need to be careful.
“You should ask yourselves why these strangers often chose to congregate close to military establishments. We should be alert and find a way to protect ourselves from the unknown enemies surrounding us. Our security agencies too should step up actions and interrogate this set of strangers, know their mission and where the sleep at night in order not to be taken unawares when they will strike.”
Another resident who pleaded anonymity had this to say, “as we speak, another trailer load of Northerners and dogs are currently at Njaba River entering the capital City of Owerri, their probable destination.
“Some are dumped at Avu Junction and Nekede Cluster Market. All military and police checkpoints should not allow the offloading of these people and their dogs in Imo again!
“It’s amazing that with all these alarm people are raising, the government and security agencies have not come to make a statement, nor clarification as to know the intents and mission of these strange hunters.
“All we are saying is the security and safety of all Imolites is sacrosanct. Any single security alert should be looked into by the police and army in order not to be taken unawares.”
“I once worked in a ‘pure water’ factory” – Joeboy reflects on his unforeseen journey to stardom
AdminPopular Nigerian singer, Joeboy, has opened up on his early life struggles, recalling a time when he worked in a pure water factory during a university strike.
The Nigerian singer, who studied Human Resources and Personal Management, recounted his struggle to find a job during a three-month university strike.
Faced with the daunting prospect of unemployment, he eventually landed a job as a marketer in a pure water factory in Lagos.
“I was looking so hard for a job and couldn’t find any. Is this how I’m going to end up when I finish school?” Joeboy said during the interview.
Describing his life as a “miracle,” Joeboy emphasized that even though some advised against signing him, Mr. Eazi, the head of his previous record label, took a chance on him, leading to his unexpected signing to Empawa, where his musical journey took flight.
Joeboy pointed out the unexpected nature of his success, stating that not even his parents anticipated his foray into the music industry.
Despite initial skepticism, Joeboy has gone on to achieve what he claims to be “the best label deal in Afrobeats history in Nigeria.”
In a recent milestone, Joeboy has founded his record label, Young Legend, while maintaining his connection with Empawa.
In his words;
“I studied Human Resources and Personal Management. When I was in the university, there was a strike for like three months. So I decided to get a job and I was searching for a job for like three months in the whole of Lagos. I did not get one single job.
There was even a time I worked in a pure water factory as a marketer. At that point I was like, ‘I’m looking so hard for a job and I can’t find any. Is this how I’m going to end up when I finish school?’ So that was also a trigger. I told myself, ‘You really have to make sure you make it [in the music industry].”
Nigerian actor cum comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, professionally known as Seyi Law, has said despite the economic hardship in the country, he would still vote for President Bola Tinubu if a fresh election comes up tomorrow.
He likened the current economic hardship in Nigeria to the Biblical wilderness experience of the Israelites, saying he would rather stay with “a Moses through the wilderness to Canaan than eat meat and drink wine in slavery in Egypt at the expense of my children’s future”.
In a lengthy post shared via his X handle hours ago, Seyi Law said in part:
“while a lot of Nigerians kill the optimism of others with hate and urge for immediate gratification, it is sad that our government agencies are not communicating government agendas, efforts, and actions effectively”.
“I am not one to judge anyone for their anger towards the government. After all, they were voted to serve the people. I am maybe only privileged to be better informed.
“I know everything doesn’t rest at the centre, and I should be able to make demands from the state government. Your allocations have increased, and to take steps towards a better transportation system not to talk of subsidising it for your citizens is a mountain you’re finding hard to climb. The state governors are absolutely shameless.”
He encouraged Nigerians to make demands from the state governments rather than depending on the Federal Government for “everything.”
The comedian continued:
“It is easy for any government at the centre to please the multitude by reverting back to full subsidy on fuel and exchange rates, but I would rather we reset, rebuild, and sustain our future than live on a better now by borrowing our future. I want to see certain people-driven and engaging policies in agriculture, power, and health sectors. I am hopeful.
Addressing those criticising him for his continued support for Tinubu’s administration, despite the excruciating economic crunch, Seyi Law concluded:
“I will criticise constructively and condemn unworthy acts. To those still cursing in my mentions, if another election was held tomorrow, I would still vote Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been bestowed with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Ugo Egbema, which translates to “The Pride of Egbema Kingdom.
The prestigious chieftaincy title was conferred upon him by His Royal Majesty, Nzeobi Evaristus Amida, the traditional ruler of Mgbede community.
The traditional ruler expressed the significance of the honour, attributing it to Nwabali’s exceptional performance that led Nigeria to the 2024 AFCON finals.
His Royal Majesty acknowledged the goalkeeper’s outstanding saves, which not only contributed to the success of the Super Eagles but also brought immense pride and honour to the Egbema Kingdom.
Recalling Nwabali’s stellar contributions to the Super Eagles, the traditional ruler emphasized the need to celebrate individuals who bring honour and glory to their people.
In addition to the chieftaincy title, Stanley Nwabali was also rewarded at the state level.
Nigerian goalkeeper Nwabali honoured with chieftaincy title
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, acknowledged the goalkeeper’s achievements by conferring a state honour upon him and presenting a generous gift of N20 million.
The governor commended Nwabali for his outstanding contributions to Nigerian football and his exemplary representation of Rivers State on the national stage.
Comedian AY Makun opens up on how veteran actor Richard Mofe Damijo, RMD’s advice to him, Changed his life.
According to him, he was working as a bartender when he met RMD, who advised him to go back to school, after he spoke to him about his desire to join the entertainment world.
He claimed that he had to quit and began a degree program at Delta state university after the renowned actor recommended him to do so.
The comedian revealed this in a candid conversation with Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo.
He highlighted that this decision ultimately paved the way for his successful career in comedy.
He said:
“I was doing all that it takes to get into the entertainment space. And somewhere along the line, I started working with NNPC Junior Staff Club as a bartender.
“That was what inspired my series, ‘Call To Bar.’ Everything around me; my stories, and my movies are all inspired by my experiences.
“When I was working as a bartender, I would see a lot of people the likes of Alex O and Shina Peters coming to perform. I would say to myself that someday, somehow, somewhere, sometime in life, I’m going to get into the entertainment space.
So, there was one time that I approached RMD when he came, a long time ago. We were talking and he advised me to go back to school. He said, ‘Education is important. Afterward, trust me, all these things would follow.’
“So, that was how I gained admission into Delta State University to study Theatre Arts.”
According to AY, he began his entertainment career as a show organizer while still in school and developed into a multifaceted performer and entrepreneur after graduating.
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Jennifer Lopez adopts a Nigerian Igbo name ‘Ifunanya’.
The singer and actress, revealed her new name during a recent interview.
Nigerian media personality Drea Okeke had proposed the name for her, and she agreed.
Okeke added that the name is appropriate for the American diva since she “is a complete lover girl” and Ifunanya means love in Igbo.
Jennifer Lopez asked: “What is my [Nigerian] name?”
The host replied: “Because you’re a certified lover girl, this name means love. It is Ifunanya. That’s your name, love.”
Lopez reckoned: “Ifunanya! Call me Ifunanya.”
Okeke revealed that Lopez’s husband, Ben Affleck, will go by the Nigerian name “Obim.” That’s my heart.”
Jennifer Lopez agreed: “Obim? I like that. I will call all my kids that.”
Recall that Lopez and Affleck revived their relationship and married in 2023, 17 years after their first breakup.
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The excited 52-year-old dancer, actress and singer shared a video of herself crying and looking at her engagement ring on Friday night on her official website.
Jennifer showed off the stunning sparkling in the 13-second clip – with no sign of her fiancé Ben, 49. The video started off with a black screen with a view of her ring first before the camera moved up to her face.
The mother of two is visibly wiping away tears of joy as she stared at her emerald and diamond sparkler, Dailymail.com reports.
She was wearing a casual outfit consisting of a green top, knitted cardigan and minimal makeup. Jennifer can be heard whispering ‘I am perfect’ in the song that played along with the video
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Bayern Munich have decided not to fire Thomas Tuchel following a 3-2 defeat to Bochum on Sunday.
The result saw the Bundesliga champions slip eight points behind current leaders, Bayer Leverkusen.
It also meant Bayern could go trophyless for the first time in 12 years.
The loss to Bochum was their third defeat in a row across all competitions.
Following the game, Bayern cancelled Tuchel’s post-match press conference, leading to speculations that the former Chelsea boss would be dismissed.
However, Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has said Tuchel will remain in post and that he is refusing to resign owing to his desire to fight on.
The club’s CEO, Jan-Christian Dreesen, also insisted that the embattled head coach will not be dismissed.
“I feel rubbish. I don’t believe in big statements about the coach.
“This issue isn’t on our mind at the moment,” Dreesen said.
[DailyPost]
'I'll not accept illegitimate election victory' - Pakistani politician gives up seat, says election rigged in his favour
AdminHafiz Naeem ur Rehman, a Pakistani politician who was announced winner of PS-129 provincial election in Karachi, has given up his seat.
Pakistan held its national and provincial elections on February 8.
Rehman, who contested on the platform of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, said the election was rigged in his favour against independent candidate Saif Bari.
Bari is backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party.
Rehman was named winner of PS-129 in the controversial national elections after polling over 26,000 votes.
The Jamaat-e-Islami candidate, however, said he discovered Bari’s votes were reduced from 31,000 to 11,000 when records of votes polled at individual polling stations were computed.
He said he would not accept an illegitimate victory, hence his decision to step down.
“If anyone wants to make us win in an illegitimate manner, we will not be accepting that,” Rehman was quoted as saying on Monday.
“Public opinion should be respected. Let the winner win; let the loser lose; no one should get anything extra.”
The polls were marred by allegations of interference and widespread fraud, but Pakistani electoral authorities have denied the claims.
It is yet to be announced who will take over Rehman’s PS-129 seat.
The Presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday clashed over the economic policies of the Tinubu administration.
The Presidency faulted Atiku’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s handling of the foreign exchange crisis, accusing him of spreading lies about his policies without offering alternative approaches.
Atiku had chided the President, claiming that he hurriedly initiated his foreign exchange management policy without proper plans and consultation.
The former vice president and 2023 presidential candidate said the president has failed to showcase any concrete policy steps to contain the crises of currency fluctuation and poverty facing the country.
In a tweet , Atiku said the wrong policies of the Tinubu administration have continued to cause untold pain and distress, adding that his administration has demonstrated a poverty of ideas.
Atiku said: “Tinubu’s new policy FX management policy was hurriedly put together without proper plans and consultations with stakeholders. The government failed to anticipate or downplayed the potential and real negative consequences of its actions
“The government did not allow the CBN the independence to design and implement a sound FX Management Policy that would have dealt with such issues as increasing liquidity, curtailing/regulating demand, dealing with FX backlogs and rate convergence.
“I firmly believe that if and when the Government is ready to open itself to sound counsels, as well as control internal bleedings occasioned by corruption and poorly negotiated foreign loans, the Nigerian economy would begin to find a footing again.”
However, in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said the claims by the former Vice President on the administration’s management of the foreign exchange market, were lies, which underscored his lack of understanding of the efforts being made and successes being recorded.
The Presidency said contrary to Atiku’s claims, indices on performances of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under Mr Yemi Cardoso’s watch, have shown that capital in-flows have continued to appreciate in the last quarter of 2023, in serious contrast to what was obtainable in the third quarter of the same year.
It said: “If he would be true to himself and what actually transpired at the meeting, unlike the lies he spewed, we expected Alhaji Atiku to praise President Tinubu for maintaining this stance and for not interfering with the business of Central Bank.
“It is false and preposterous for Atiku to claim that CBN’s FX management policy was hurriedly put together without proper plans and consultations with stakeholders and that the apex bank is hamstrung by Tinubu’s government in implementing a sound FX Management Policy ‘that would have dealt with such issues as increasing liquidity, curtailing/regulating demand, dealing with FX backlogs and rate convergence’.
“Contrary to former VP Atiku’s claim, Cardoso’s CBN is implementing a raft of policies to stabilise the Naira and end volatility in the market and this is already yielding some positive results.
“Capital importation into the country is increasing, according to the latest NBS report. In the fourth quarter of 2023, Nigeria recorded a 66.27 percent increase in capital inflow, compared with Q3, before Cardoso’s arrival at CBN. In Q3, capital inflow was $654.65 million. It rose to $1.09 billion in Q4.
“Alhaji Atiku will agree that the rise in capital inflow suggests massive investors’ confidence in Nigeria and the policy direction of the Tinubu administration.
“Juxtaposed with the policy options being implemented by the CBN, Atiku’s alternative of a controlled floatation of the Naira is similar to the policy of Godwin Emefiele, when an estimated $1.5 billion was spent monthly to shore up the Naira, while arbitrage or round tripping went on unhindered. Sadly, it was perpetrated by people close to the corridors of powers.”
According to the Presidency, claims by the former Vice President on discussions at last week’s meeting between President Tinubu and governors were misleading.
It said: “Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, in an attempt to rubbish the foreign exchange policy of the Tinubu administration got his facts muddled up again. He also failed to prescribe a better policy option to what Governor Olayemi Cardoso and his team are executing at the apex bank.
“First of all, it was not true that President Tinubu’s meeting last Thursday with the 36 State Governors was centred on discussing foreign exchange crisis and currency fluctuation.
“What was discussed in the main was food supply and how to drastically reduce the food prices. The Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, gave a briefing about the meeting, revealing the highlights to State House Correspondents.
“One was that the meeting established a nexus between the state of security and the rising cost of food. Another was that hoarders are warehousing food, creating artificial scarcity and thus enabling the high cost of food items.
“The decisions at the meeting reflected the main points discussed: Forest rangers are to be strengthened and armed, while police are to recruit more men and the National Economic Council to deepen discussions about creating state police.”
The statement added: “President Tinubu also affirmed his approval for the release of 42,000 Metric tonnes of grains from the national reserve. Government is also in discussion with rice millers to get another 60,000 metric tonnes. President Tinubu said he does not support price control and importation of food. Nigeria, he believes, can grow enough food to feed its citizens and spare some for export. “
“The present government is executing the cultivation of 500,000 hectares for wheat, maize, and rice, in many states. Governors are expected to participate in this programme, one of the reasons for last Thursday’s meeting.
“There was no deliberation as former VP Atiku claimed on currency fluctuation. As Alhaji Atiku should know, this is the business of the Central Bank, which has the autonomy to handle the country’s monetary policies. As a matter of fact, the President enjoined the governors, in passing, to allow the CBN do its work and refrain from dabbling into what is within CBN’s purview.”
[TheNation]