What do you believe is the single most important factor driving up the cost of living in Nigeria?

Although this claim had been reported to be false, by some foreign media, attackers continued their violence against law enforcers, among others, in the country.

In reaction to this development, a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, on Monday, and signed by its Spokesperson, Eche Abu-Obe, said the violence has assumed “dangerous proportions,” advising citizens willing to travel to the UK to be extra vigilant by avoiding political processions, protests, rallies, or marches, avoiding crowded areas and large gatherings, and being vigilant and self-aware at all times.

Reacting to the advisory, an X user with the handle, @anyachoetan posted, “A tumultuous UK is better than a peaceful Nigeria.”

Another handler, Oladina said, “That isn’t very good. But let me warn you, anywhere is better than Nigeria now. Hunger is not a thing to toy with. A hungry man can’t hear anything, especially when angry.”

A traveller, Lateefat Oredimeji, told our correspondent that the Nigerian government’s advisory would not stop her from leaving the country in a week.

• Read More