Governor Umaru Bago declares next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as public holidays as he announces fuel subsidy removal palliatives for Nigerlites Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has announced the sum of over N5 billion palliatives to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal for Nigerlites, cutting across …
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The Imo Government on Wednesday commenced the distribution of 65,000 bags of rice to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal on the people. In a speech at the launch of the exercise in Owerri, Gov. Hope Uzodimma said the fuel subsidy removal was “one of the most quotient …
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Residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital on Sunday reportedly invaded and looted a warehouse where palliatives are kept. The warehouse located in Kpansia suburb of the state capital is where the 2022 flood palliatives were stored. However, it was not confirmed whether the subsidy palliatives provided by President …
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Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has clarified the myriad of insinuations trailing the N5 billion palliative given to each state of the federation, saying it is not a free launch, part of it is a loan that each state must repay. The governor, who disclosed this on Monday at …
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Austin Okai Usman, House of Representatives candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Dekina/Bassa in the 2023 elections, has called on the Kogi State Government to unveil a transparent distribution plan for federal rice and palliatives amidst growing concerns. In a statement released over the weekend and shared with …
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Popular human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has said the Federal Government’s N5 billion fuel subsidy removal palliatives is diversionary and a waste. Falana stated this on Friday while fielding questions during an interview on Channels Television. Recall that the Federal Government approved N5bn for …
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As part of its efforts to alleviate the harsh realities of fuel subsidy removal, the Federal Government has approved N5 billion for each of the 36 States for the procurement of food items. This was disclosed to journalists on Thursday after the month’s National Economic Council (NEC) meeting presided over …
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Gov Mai Mala Buni’s palliative programme began with 500 People Living with Disability (PLD) to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. Dr Mohammed Goje, the Executive Secretary, Yobe Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) disclosed this while flagging off the programme on Thursday in Damaturu. Goje said Buni directed the agency …
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In response to the recent outcry over the removal of fuel subsidy and the subsequent increase in the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, the Presidency has come forward to explain the delay in rolling out palliatives to cushion the effects. The contemplated palliative is aimed …
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The Network of Bayelsa Professionals (NBP) has canvassed support for the governor of the State, Senator Douye Diri in the quest to alleviate the hardships of the people of Bayelsa following the Federal Government’s new increase in the pump price of petroleum. This came as Governor Diri unveiled over 100 …
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