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23 Mar
Angry reactions yesterday trailed the death of two female students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), in a stampede that occurred at the venue of the distribution of palliatives procured for them by the state government...
10 Mar
A Senator from Benue state, Mr Emmanuel Udende.is at the risk of being recalled due to his alleged failure to distribute palliatives meant for his constituents.
23 Feb
• Says leaders solve problems, make life better, not give excuses • Reduces work hours for civil servants, promises free services in govt hospitals As part of efforts to cushion the effect of the biting economy on citizens, Lagos State Governor, BabajideSanwo-Olu, yesterday, unveiled palliatives across sectors of the economy, including a 25 per cent…
30 Jan
Ahiazu Patriotic Forum, a non-governmental organisation with a focus on patriotism, equity, and building public trust, has decried the many cases of misappropriation and corruption leveled against many political leaders across the local government area. This development is coming on the heels of multiple allegations of corruption involving cases of diversion of palliatives donated to…
10 Jan
A sigh of relief may be echoing across Nigerian districts as the saga of the Federal Government's rice palliatives takes a positive turn. After weeks of public scrutiny and conflicting information, distribution is finally set to begin. Some constituents had became agitated since the plan was divulged and they didn't receive any palliative. However, the…
29 Dec
In an effort to alleviate the challenges faced by widows, the aged, and less privileged individuals, especially during the Yuletide, the Sam Anisulowo Foundation (SAF) has carried out its philanthropic initiative aimed at making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable members of the Ado Ekiti community, with the donation of essential food items…
21 Dec
Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi on Tuesday commenced the distribution of eight trailer loads of bags of rice to his constituents. The Sunday Karimi Media Team, in a short statement said the food items, came in addition to cash and other palliatives which are to be shared among 50 persons in each of the…
13 Dec
In a bid to complement the various efforts by both the Kogi State and Federal Governments to ease the hardship currently faced by the people of his senatorial district, Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi has requested the compilation of the list of 4,250 constituents towards assessment of the Federal Government palliatives. According to a…
3 Dec
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Tasiu Al’amin-Roba, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA), to Cabinet office and one Abdulkadir Muhammad for alleged diversion of the state’s pallaiatives.
3 Dec
Kano State Government has uncovered a warehouse where food items meant for palliatives were being diverted in the state.
23 Oct
The decision of the Federal Government to distribute basic food items such as rice, garri and beans to very poor Nigerians as a measure of moderating the harsh effects of the downturn in the country’s economy is certainly laced with good intentions...
16 Oct
Ogun State Government, yesterday, raised the alarm over alleged attempts by opposition politicians to rubbish efforts by the state and the Federal Governments to cushion the effects of the recent subsidy removal. The state government warned Nigerians to be wary of the antics of such politicians, who have been going about to rubbish the palliative…

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