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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.
An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.
According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.
The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.
Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.
It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.
The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.
Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.
It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.
“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”
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