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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, announced that the Presidency has provided 1,200 bags of rice to each minister, intended for distribution as palliatives to alleviate food insecurity among grassroots communities. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, in Ado Ekiti on Sunday, Alake revealed that the […]
The Apostles of Jagaban, a pro-Tinubu group, has accused opposition governors of misusing Federal Government palliatives intended to alleviate the hardships faced by Nigerians. In a statement released yesterday, the group’s National Chairman, Chief Gilbert Olokesusi, claimed that certain governors, particularly those from opposition parties, have misappropriated resources meant for their constituents. Olokesusi stated that […]
In Zamfara State, 13,000 impoverished households have been provided with essential aid during Ramadan. Governor Dauda Lawal urged residents to seek divine intervention for security challenges. The distribution covered Bungudu, Gusau, Maru, and Tsafe Local Government Areas, aiming to ease economic hardship during fasting. The state government, amidst security concerns, emphasized efforts to restore peace […]
On Sunday, September 10, 2023, an unsettling incident occurred at Iwo Road, Ibadan. A fully loaded bus carrying bags of rice made a temporary stop, which was perceived by some as a palliative measure, The Spectacles reports. However, instead of responding with gratitude, a portion of the local population resorted to looting the bus. The […]
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, unveiled a new fleet of 70 buses on Monday, dedicated to metro transport and facilitating the daily commute of civil servants to their workplaces. This initiative aims to alleviate the challenges of commuting for both government employees and the general public. The unveiling ceremony took place at the Borno […]
The recent disbursement of 5 Billion Naira to each Nigerian state, as announced by the President, aimed at mitigating the economic challenges arising from the removal of fuel subsidies, has ignited a mix of anticipation and controversy. It has been slightly over two weeks since the allocation of these substantial funds, and the initiative has […]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a call to the 36 state governors across Nigeria, requesting comprehensive reports on the expenditure of the N2 billion palliative funds disbursed by the Federal Government. In a formal letter dated September 9, 2023, and duly signed by Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP has urged the governors […]
The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has presented palliatives worth N15b to the six states in the region, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The states are Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi and Taraba states. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the food and non-food items were presented to the governors of the […]
Daniel Bwala, an aide to Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has strongly criticized the President Bola Tinubu administration’s decision to renew the ₦5 billion palliative. Bwala expressed his disdain for the renewed palliative, highlighting that the organized labour had scrutinized the allocation of the N5 billion to State […]
The Federal Government’s proactive response to the removal of the petrol subsidy has taken the form of a significant N5 billion palliative package allocated to each state within the federation, alongside the federal capital territory (FCT). This crucial step aims to mitigate the potential repercussions of the subsidy removal and uphold the well-being of citizens. […]