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FG to Give ₦75,000 Cash to 2.2 Million Families in Nigeria
The Federal Government has confirmed that it will begin sharing cash support to vulnerable households across the country within the next two weeks. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Tanko Sununu, explained that the initiative is part of efforts to cushion the hardship faced by millions of Nigerians.
According to the minister, about 2.2 million households are expected to benefit from the scheme. He assured citizens that the process will be carried out openly, stressing that transparency is a key priority for the government this time.
However, the announcement has already gotten reactions. While many struggling families welcome the news, civil society groups have raised concerns about accountability. Groups like HURIWA have called on the government to go beyond verbal assurances and publish clear details of how beneficiaries are selected and how the funds will be disbursed. They argue that without open records, the scheme could fall into the same trust problems that affected past interventions.
Cash transfers are not new in Nigeria. Since 2015, different governments have used similar programs to provide temporary relief for low-income families. But critics say the success of such initiatives depends largely on proper monitoring and fairness in distribution.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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