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Buhari Gives Reasons For Planned Reopening Of Land Borders

Buhari Gives Reasons For Planned Reopening Of Land Borders

President Muhamadu Buhari, on Tuesday, revealed that the land borders will soon be opened for trade.

It would be recalled that the land borders have been shut to trade since August 2019 save for recent waivers granted to Dangote Groups and other companies.

The official handle tweeted that restriction was put in place to stem the illegal smuggling of weapons.

He noted that he explained to governors during the behind the closed door meeting that the governments of the neighbouring countries have gotten the message.

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Hunger Will Kill More Than Coronavirus – Activist, Ikimi

Hunger Will Kill More Than Coronavirus – Activist, Ikimi

Renowned human rights activist, Mr. Oghenejabor Ikimi has said there should be “palliatives” if there must be total shutdown of land borders, sea ports, markets, shops and others in Delta State as the Country battles with the Coronavirus which is currently plaguing the world.

The legal practitioner made the assertion in an interview with a news correspondent in Warri.

Ikimi, who is also the Executive Director of the Centre for the Vulnerable and Underprivileged, CENTREP said, “I don’t agree in totality with the shutdown. If there must be shutdown, there must be palliatives.