In a bid to alleviate the economic burden faced by residents during the holy month of Ramadan, Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State commenced the distribution of over N12 billion worth of assorted grains as palliatives. The initiative aims to provide much-needed support to individuals and households across the state.Under the Ramadan palliatives scheme, a total of 9,900 bags of rice and 9,500 bags of grains will be allocated to teachers, while 4,000 bags of rice and...

To lessen the effects of the elimination of the gasoline subsidy, the Federal Government announced a N5 billion palliative to each state of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).This information was provided by Babagana Zulum, the governor of Borno State, during a discussion with State House reporters on Thursday in Abuja following the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting.Vice President Kashim Shettima presided over the NEC meeting on Thur...

The State of Osun Commissioner for Health, Dr Rafiu Isamotu has today disclosed in a statement that Osun state has now have 12 new cases were of the novel coronavirus which are recorded in Osogbo, Ife, Ede, Ikire and Ejigbo.Isamotu said the fresh tests were carried out in the last two weeks of the lockdown, adding that the lockdown has proven effective in containing spread of the virus.He said this brings the number of active COVID-19 cases in Osun to 13.It will be...