At least 27 people are feared dead following a stampede during a Christmas rice distribution event in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the tragic incident occurred during a charity program organized by Chief Ernest Obiejesi, popularly known as Obijackson, a philanthropist and Chieftain of the All Progressives … Read more
As Nigerians face the challenge of widespread hunger, the Federal Government has outlined the necessary documents required to access a subsidised 50kg bag of milled rice, priced at N40,000. To qualify, citizens must present their National Identification Number (NIN), a valid ID card, and an ATM card for both registration and payment. Once these steps … Read more
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has officially launched the distribution of 21,924 bags of rice under the Federal Government’s food security programme to alleviate economic hardship in the state. Speaking at the Katsina People’s Square on Sunday, Radda emphasized that the initiative primarily targets vulnerable groups, including women and youth, across all wards and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has suspended the initiative to sell subsidized 50kg bags of rice to civil servants at ₦40,000. Earlier, the federal government had announced the creation of centers across the country where Nigerians could purchase the rice at the reduced price, as part of several measures by the Tinubu administration to alleviate living … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has reportedly stopped its rice distribution program in Lagos indefinitely. This online media platform recalls that the Customs service had last week unveiled plans to distribute seized food items to Nigerians. The move was aimed at reducing the frustrations of Nigerians as they continued to result … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, of shortchanging Anambra citizens by re-bagging the Federal Government’s rice into “midget” bags and sharing it to his party members. The South-East Young Progressives Forum of the All Progressives Congress alleged that Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra … Read more
Former Lagos State Governor and the National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has warned politicians not to demoralize humanitarian efforts aimed at alleviating hardship in the society. Tinubu said he had to issue the warning for fear that some malevolent elements may try to undermine and destroy the noble humanitarian … Read more