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The Federal Government has ordered the immediate release of 102 metric tonnes of grains (rice and maize) to the public. This is a move to mitigate the pangs of hunger caused by the high cost of living assigned by soaring prices of foods in the country. Briefing newsmen after the meeting of the Presidential Committee on Food Emergency chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris also warned that the government has resolved to go after those middlemen hoarding food items in the country. He equally hinted at the possibility of importing food items to mitigate shortfalls in supplies of food and commodities. He said the President has directed that food be made available, whatever it will take. The decision came after a series of deliberations by the committee, in reaction to the protests by Nigerians over the high cost of food and other economic challenges.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has expressed her deepest condolences to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, his family, and the citizens of the state following the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. Describing the late First Lady as a God-fearing, compassionate, and dedicated leader, she commended her for serving her family, state, and nation with remarkable grace and humility. She shared her deep sadness over the loss, offered prayers for divine strength and comfort to wrap around the grieving family during this difficult time, and prayed for the peaceful and eternal rest of her soul.

President Bola Tinubu will, on Thursday, 15 February, depart Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The theme of this year's summit is "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa". The president will join other African leaders in high-level meetings on institutional reforms of the African Union; peace and security; specific thematic issues such as climate change, as well as modalities of participation and priorities of the continental body in the G20. On the margins of the summit, President Tinubu will also attend an extraordinary summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS in his capacity as the Chairman of the regional body. President Tinubu will be accompanied on the trip by some ministers and other top government officials, and he is expected to return to Abuja following the conclusion of the summit.