Nationwide Confusion: Distribution of 740 Truckloads of Rice Palliative Raises Questions

By Olasunkanmi Akoni, Peter Duru, Wole Mosadomi, Demola Akinyemi, Femi Bolaji, Marie-Therese Nanlong, Steve Oko, Bashir Bello, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, and Idris Salisu Amid growing concerns over food insecurity, confusion lingers regarding the Federal Government’s promise to deliver 740 truckloads of rice to Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The palliative... Read More

Tinubu’s Palliative Rice Shipment Delays Spark Anxiety Across States

The Federal Government’s plan to distribute 20 trucks of rice palliative to each of the 36 states has hit a snag, causing widespread anxiety. A survey revealed that only a few states have received their allocations. In the northern region, Kano is the only state confirmed to have received the rice. In the South-West,... Read More

Nigerians Demand Sustainable Solutions from Tinubu Amid Food Shortage

Nigerians have voiced their concerns, stating that the Federal Government’s distribution of palliatives is not an adequate solution to the country’s food shortage crisis. They have called on President Bola Tinubu to declare an emergency in food security, introduce a comprehensive national food policy, and address the insecurity caused by herders, which has forced... Read More