Tag: Palliative
Angry Youths Loot Seyi Tinubu’s Ramadan Palliatives in Gombe Amid Growing Criticism
A truckload of Ramadan palliatives donated by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, was looted by angry youths in Gombe State on Monday, highlighting rising frustrations over economic hardship and the perceived inadequacy of temporary relief measures. Palliative Distribution Sparks Controversy Seyi Tinubu has been touring northern states, including Gombe, to distribute food items…
UN Pledges $6 Million for Flood Victims in Maiduguri
The United Nations has announced a $6 million commitment to aid victims affected by severe flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State. The pledge, disbursed through the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund, is aimed at addressing the immediate needs of those impacted by the natural disaster. During a press briefing on Monday in New York, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric…
Federal Government Begins Sale of Subsidized Milled Rice to Nigerians
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has officially commenced the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to the Nigerian populace at a subsidized price of N40,000 per 50-kilogram bag. The initiative, launched on Thursday in Abuja, is part of a broader food intervention program aimed at easing the burden of rising food costs…
Hon. Ifedolapo Waliu Owode Distributes Farm Inputs and Facilitates Farmer Registration in Ijebu East
Ijebu East, Ogun State — In a significant move to boost agricultural productivity and support local farmers, Hon. Ifedolapo Waliu Owode, the representative of Ijebu East Local Government Area in the Ogun State House of Assembly, has commenced the distribution of essential farm inputs to farmers in the region. The distribution event took place on…
BREAKING: DSS Raids Katsina Market, Seizes Over 1,200 Bags of Rebagged FG Palliative Rice
Katsina, Nigeria – In a significant operation, the Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly raided a market in Katsina, uncovering a scheme involving the rebagging and sale of palliative rice meant for distribution by the Federal Government (FG) to the state government. Sources confirm that the raid, conducted on Wednesday, led to the arrest…
FG Allocates N438 Billion to States and FCT for NG-Cares Program
Abuja, Nigeria – In a major move to bolster economic resilience and support vulnerable communities, the Federal Government has allocated N438 billion to the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-Cares) Program. The NG-Cares Program, formerly known as the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery…
Federal Government Donates 20 Trucks of Rice for Nationwide Distribution
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced the donation of 20 trucks of rice to be distributed to the 36 state governors and the Federal Capital Territory, aimed at supporting the most vulnerable individuals across Nigeria. Speaking to State House reporters following the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, Minister of Information and National…
Over 1,500 Benefit from Ogun State Free Surgery Programme as Government Rolls Out Welfare Initiatives
The Ogun State Government has announced that over 1,500 individuals have benefited from the ongoing Free Surgery Intervention Programme as part of its commitment to providing accessible healthcare services to residents. The disclosure was made during the flag-off of the sale of discounted rice to civil servants at the State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, underscoring the…
Nigeria’s Economy Is Recovering – Abiodun
Ogun State Government Distributes Palliatives at Eid Praying Grounds In a bid to mark the Eid-el-fitri celebration, the Ogun State government, under the leadership of Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, continued its palliative distribution, signaling hope for economic recovery amidst the challenges faced by Nigeria. Governor Abiodun expressed optimism about the nation’s economic prospects, attributing the…
Title: Federal Government Delivers Food Palliatives to Sokoto State
In a bid to alleviate the challenges faced by vulnerable Nigerians, the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commenced the distribution of food palliatives from the country’s Strategic Reserves. On April 7, 2024, Sokoto State became the first beneficiary of this initiative, receiving essential food items as part of the…