Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has assented to the three Social Protection Bills passed by the State House of Assembly. This is contained in a statement issued by Jamilu Birnin-magaji,…
The Federal Government has flagged off the disbursement of Grant for Vulnerable Groups (GVG), with 4,537 vulnerable residents benefitting in Jigawa. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social…
By Ike Uchechukwu As part of effort by the Federal government to give a lifting hand to the poorest citizens in the country under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP),…
By Bola Bamigbola The Secretary to Osun State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, on Thursday, said about 500,000 households in the state had so far benefitted from the government’s monthly food…
Sadiya Umar Farouq The Federal Government, on Wednesday said disbursement of N20,000 grants to poor Nigerians under the Grants for Vulnerable Groups programme begun yesterday (Thursday). It said the programme…
By Sunday Aikulola Lagos State government, yesterday, said it had released N750 million to provide healthcare for vulnerable Lagosians. General Manager, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Mrs. Emmannuella Zamba,…
By Shakirah Adunola The Durumi Camp of Internally Displaced Persons in Abuja was agog with joy as a group of Muslims organised a Sallah celebration for residents. This will remain…
A Non Governmental Organization under the aegis of “Dandalin Matasa Initiative for Rapid Development”, with aid from Victims Support Fund (VSF) has carried out an extensive food items distribution exercise…
By Victoria Edeme The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, has arrested a human trafficker, Matthew Bassey, who recruited an orphan, Gift Eno,…
No fewer than 5,000 vulnerable citizens, including persons with disabilities and the aged, have benefited the from Federal Government poverty alleviation programme tagged National Social Investment Programme (NSIP). The Minister…
By Emmanuel Ojo The Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation, in conjunction with Parkinson’s Africa, on Saturday, undertook an awareness walk, tagged ‘Move4Parkinsons’, to sensitise Nigerians to Parkinson’s disease with a view…
By Kayode Idowu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has launched Free Healthcare Service schemes for poor and vulnerable people in the state. Speaking at the launch of the scheme…
Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), an Abuja based NGO, has said that care and love for older persons is imperative and key to reclaiming the society’s lost heritage. Ms May…
By Nkechi Onyedika-Ugoeze To mark the first year remembrance of Pastor T. B. Joshua’s transition, Emmanuel TV Partners distribute food items, provisions, wrappers, worth over N10 million to orphanages, widows…
Anambra State Government says plans are underway to establish a special court to ensure speedy prosecution and dispensation of justice for crimes against children and vulnerable persons in the state.…
