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Ogun community petitions Abiodun, seeks relief over farmland destruction

Farmers and residents of Ajogbo Akia Community in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have appealed to the state government to urgently provide relief to families whose farmlands and agricultural plantations were allegedly destroyed by landgrabbers and impostors. The community made the appeal on Tuesday…

Agriculture by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 22 views
Lassa fever cases rise to 1,035, deaths hit 252 – NCDC

…“By week 33, 23 states had reported at least one confirmed lassa fever case across 117 local government areas. “Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Benue and Edo states accounted for 87 per cent of all confirmed cases recorded cumulatively by week 33. “The five states also accounted for 86 per cent of confirmed cases in week 32, mai…

Health by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 24 views
22-year-old arrested for attempted murder, motorcycle theft in Kebbi

…Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Bello Abubakar of Ganwo Village, Yauri Local Government Area, in connection with the attempted culpable homicide of a commercial motorcycle rider and theft of his motorcycle. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, sa…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 17 views
No Muslim group planning to establish Hisbah in Plateau - JNI

…that any Muslim organisation is planning to establish a Hisbah group in Jos North Local Government Area.The clarification follows claims by the state government that Hisbah activities had begun in the area, sparking controversy and concern among residents.Speaking to Daily Trust, JNI Plateau Secretary Dr Salim Musa Uma…

Religion by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 22 views
PHOTOS: Many feared t⁠‌rapped in Kwara building collapse

…a.m. in the Popo Giwa area, Masalasi Zhogoro, off Ajikobi Road, within the Ilorin West Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses, at least […] The post PHOTOS: Many feared t⁠‌rapped in Kwara building collapse appeared first on Tribune Online.

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 25 views
Troops kill 2 top terrorist commanders in popular northern state

Nigerian troops conducted an intelligence-led operation in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State on Monday, August 31Two senior commanders of a terrorist network led by Kachalla Muhammadu Filani were killed during the assault on a hideout near Kogo VillageThe terror kingpin Muhammadu Filani fled the scene with…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 23 views
Oba-Ile youths, women protest alleged distortion of obaship selection

Youths and women from Oba-Ile in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Sunday, protested what they described as distortion of the traditional process for selecting the next Oloba of Oba-Ile. The post Oba-Ile youths, women protest alleged distortion of obaship selection appeared first on Tribune Online.

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 20 views
Akoko S’East LG gives N10m to 100 youths, women

No fewer than 100 youths and women in Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State have received N10 million grants as part of efforts by the council administration to boost livelihoods and cushion the effects of economic hardship. The post Akoko S’East LG gives N10m to 100 youths, women appeared first on Tribu…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Oke-Ogun development, our priority, council of elders say

…Bola Tinubu’s administration for establishing a federal university in Okeho, Kajola Local Government Area, and appealed for adequate funding to enable the institution to operate effectively. The body also urged public office holders to protect the interests of Oke-Ogun, as it reaffirmed the region’s aspiration to produ…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 21 views
EFCC now freezing suspicious funds in 72hrs, targets crypto wallets – Olukoyede

…is this money going?” he said. The EFCC chairman cited an example of funds moved from a local government account to a company and then into cryptocurrency wallets, saying such trends informed the need for proactive action. He noted that public officials were now stealing funds and moving them into crypto wallets within…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Troops neutralise 114 terrorists, rescue 60 abducted persons in August — DHQ

…Onoja said troops rescued two women and two children near Amuda Bridge in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno on Aug. 1. He said the victims had been held since the 2023 farming season before troops rescued and handed them over to the community head of Ngoshe. “On Aug. 3, troops rescued 18-year-old Blessing Tugul, who…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 22 views
Ex-Bayelsa Gov, Timipre Sylva dumps APC, gives reasons

…letter dated August 31, 2026 and addressed to the APC Chairman of Ward 4 in Brass Local Government. In the letter, the former governor, who described himself as a founding member of the APC, accused the party of abandoning its founding ideals. According to him, the decision was made after wide consultations with his fa…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 22 views
Anambra: APGA wins big in LG election, YPP raises alarm

…feed!Awka, Anambra state - The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) swept all 21 local government chairmanship seats and all 326 councillorship positions in the Anambra local government election held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, according to results declared the following day.Mrs. Chinelo Genevieve Osakwe, chairman…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 25 views
Court remands 2 over alleged m8rder of man accused of theft in Kano

…incident that reportedly led to his d3ath.The incident occurred in Karfi village in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State. by Linda Ikeji at 31/08/2026 9:38 AM | Share this Story

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
2027: Aggrieved Oyo APC aspirants reconcile, back Tinubu, Alli 

…party leaders and representatives of his loyalists and supporters from across the 33 local government areas and 351 wards in the state. Adelabu said that, as a loyal and committed member of the APC, he had decided not to pursue an appeal within the party or institute legal proceedings over the process at this time. The…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 21 views
Hisbah not allowed in Plateau - Governor Mutfwang warns

…activities of a group reportedly operating under the name Hisbah in parts of Jos North Local Government Are, declaring such activities illegal, unauthorized and unacceptable. The Governor gave the directive in a statement issued on Sunday, August 30, 2026, by Dr Gyang Bere, his Director of Press and Public Affairs. The…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Constituency representation goes beyond physical projects, says Ondo Central senator

…located in individual communities, insisting that his interventions cut across the six local government areas in the district. Adegbonmire stated this in reaction to claims that Ijare in Ifedore Local […] The post Constituency representation goes beyond physical projects, says Ondo Central senator appeared first on Tri…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
A plea for the completion of Adegbayi–Ajia road

…attention to the completion and rehabilitation of the Adegbayi–Ajia Road in Egbeda Local Government Area. Since assuming office, Governor Makinde has embarked on several projects that have positively impacted the lives of residents across Oyo State. The construction of the […] The post A plea for the completion of Adeg…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 22 views
Subsidy row: APC attacks Atiku's plan, ADC demands account for N15.8tn

…must account for the trillions of naira that have accrued to the federal, state and local governments since the removal of the petrol subsidy in May 2023. The ADC’s position came in response to recent comments by Yari dismissing promises of relief from the economic hardship confronting Nigerians as unrealistic. In a st…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 20 views
Lagos plans three-year PHC overhaul amid population growth

…support from the World Bank-backed IMPACT Project and the participation of chairmen of Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas. The proposed plan is expected to establish a baseline for primary healthcare services across Lagos, identify infrastructure and workforce gaps, assign responsibilities among…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 20 views
Three shot d3ad as bandits abduct traditional title holder in Kano

…Alhaji Yusuf Chiromawa, abducted by gunmen who attacked Chiromawa town in Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred at about 11pm on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The Chairman of Garun Malam Local Government Area, Alhaji Aminu Salisu Kadawa, who confirmed the incident said the gunmen invaded t…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 20 views
Abia LGA Chairmen’s tenure won’t terminate in November 2026 – Governor Otti

…Councillors. According to the Governor, the former system where the tenure of elected local government executives lasted for two years, has been amended through the Act of the Abia Parliament. He dismissed speculation about the tenure of the local government Chairmen and their Councillors, noting that the law can not b…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 18 views
Stone Rockers Quarry: Mining Marshals Explain 13-Month Closure, Cite Ongoing Court Case

…discovered the suspects operating without authorisation at a mining site in Izom, Gurara local government area, during a routine patrol.

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 21 views
Police arrest suspected phone snatcher, five others in Bauchi

…August 25, 2026, when a 25-year-old resident of Unguwan Mangororin Sale Toro, Bauchi Local Government Area, was observing a Maulud procession along Kofar Fada. He said the victim reported that a 20-year-old man, identified as Abdullahi Abubakar of Unguwan Ardo, allegedly snatched his mobile phone valued at N50,000 and…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 25 views
Benue Governor Alia Urges Farmers to Increase Production as Taraku Mills Nears Full Operation

…against insecurity would press on until full peace was restored.At the Gwer session, local government chairman Timothy Adi received the governor on behalf of the community. Commissioner for Land and Survey Frederick Ikyaan commended the administration's record and pledged his constituency's support ahead of 2027. Hon.…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
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