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No Nigerian Should Be Hungry Because We Have Farmlands and God’s Rain – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerians to be willing to farm what they would eat or starve to death, stating that no one has the right to complain of hunger in Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Buhari stated this on Wednesday in an interview with Tambarin Hausa TV, a Kano State-based media, that despite the floods that had devastated farming communities, Nigeria could still feed itself.
He added that one of the policies he undertook upon assuming office in 2015 was to block the Nigerian borders from food importation and force people back to farm.
He said, “I took that decision to stop rice importation and said we should farm what we eat or die of hunger.”
“I said that since we have farm land and God has blessed us with rain, what reason does a Nigerian have to say he’s hungry?”
“If you are hungry, go to the farm. I’m aware that floods have ravaged some farmlands this season but we are still selling rice made in Nigeria, and we can feed ourselves. Is that not an achievement?”
“We have workers who left their air-conditioned offices and went into farming, and they had bounty harvests. So, we are grateful.”
Meanwhile, banditry, insurgency, and other criminal activities have driven thousands of farmers from their fields during the last seven years of Buhari government, as insecurity envelops vast swaths of ungoverned space across Nigeria, particularly in the North.
For instance, in November 2020, now fewer than 110 farmers were murdered by Boko Haram terrorists in northern Borno, according to the United Nations.
It was also learnt that many villagers in northern states such as Niger, Kaduna, and Katsina pay taxes to bandits and insurgents in order to work peacefully on their farms.
During an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, former minister Rotimi Amaechi dismissed recent comments made by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike regarding his selection as a running mate, stating that he does not respond to subordinates and noting that Wike never employed him.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Additional context regarding the political exchange includes:
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Wike’s Remarks: During a media briefing, Wike alleged that Amaechi’s selection was financially motivated rather than strategic, questioning his electoral viability and political influence post-2011.
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Amaechi’s Response: Maintaining that he is currently focused on mourning, Amaechi indicated that he intends to respond more forcefully once his campaign activities officially begin.
During an interview on TVC News, former Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman Deji Doherty disputed claims that Chief Olabode George is a founding father of the party, asserting instead that George was introduced into the party’s leadership by former President Olusegun Obasanjo around 1999.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Criticism of Leadership: Doherty argued that Obasanjo’s decision to entrust the management of the Lagos State PDP chapter to George was a mistake and that the affairs of the state branch were poorly handled.
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Internal Party Crises: Displaying reconciliation documents during the broadcast, he noted that past efforts by respected party elders to resolve internal party disputes have failed to secure long-term peace.
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Call for Youth Empowerment: Doherty emphasized that the ongoing leadership struggles should pave the way for a younger generation to take charge of the nation’s political future, regardless of party affiliation.
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Parallel (Black) Market Rates: According to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources in Lagos for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the parallel market traded the US Dollar at a buying rate of ₦1,410 and a selling rate of ₦1,425.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Official CBN Rates: Central Bank of Nigeria figures recorded rates ranging from a low of ₦1,361 to a high of ₦1,364.
Key Advisory Notes
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Regulatory Stance: The CBN does not officially recognize the parallel market and advises individuals engaging in foreign exchange transactions to utilize authorized banking channels.
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Price Variance: Actual market transaction rates may differ across various dealers and locations due to continuous market fluctuations.
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