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Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday met behind closed doors with members of the Presidential Task Force on the rising cost of food items in Nigeria. The meeting, which took place at Aguda House, the official residence of the acting president, was attended by all members of the group. The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the setting up of the task force as part of efforts to enhance affordable food prices across country.

The Task Force is to urgently consider measures that would ensure a steady flow of produce to the market and reverse recent price increases. It is also has the responsibility of exploring options to promote availability and affordability of food items to Nigerians. The group, expected to submit its interim reports on Feb. 8, has the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh; Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun and Minister of Industry, Trade and Development, Dr Okey Enelamah, as members.

Other members of the team are the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi; Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, and the Minister of Labour & Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.

Minister of Communication Adebayo Shittu has again dismissed rumours of President Muhammadu Buhari’s death. The Minister pointed out that the President will return to the country soon. He spoke at a forum in Ilorin where he represented President Buhari.
The Minister who represented the President at the thirty first National Quran Recitation Competition noted that being sick is not an indication of death. He also advised people against spreading untrue rumours.
Shittu urged Muslims to always follow the true teachings of the Holy Quran.

Borno state Governor Kashim Shettima wants the security forces to go after anyone with links to Boko Haram even if they are members of his immediate family. He said in a state wide broadcast that now that the military has denied the insurgents of the use of their former high command, residents should be more careful of their surroundings.
This according to him is because the recapture of Sambisa Forest does not mean that the struggle is over. Governor Shettima added that the Borno state Government will continue to provide necessary support for troops and other security agencies including volunteers in their effort to restore peace and security.
He also urged the People to be good citizens and contribute to efforts to fight insurgency.