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Agriculture

Yuletide: Poultry farmers assure adequate supply of chicken and eggs

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A targeted government subsidy on poultry feed has directly enabled Nigerian farmers to significantly increase chicken and egg supplies for the holiday season, ensuring robust availability. This intervention has led to a dramatic price reduction of up to 50% on poultry compared to the previous year, demonstrating a successful model of public-private cooperation to curb food inflation. The farmers are explicitly reciprocating the state’s support by passing the full benefit of the subsidy to consumers, stabilizing key food costs during a peak demand period. This case highlights how strategic

General News

No armed invasion of Lagos community says Police command 

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The Lagos State Police Command has categorically refuted media reports of an armed invasion in the Ajebo community, clarifying that the incident was a contained land dispute between two families. Authorities deployed a significant joint intervention force to swiftly restore order, confirming no casualties, injuries, or use of firearms occurred. This official account directly challenges the circulated narrative, highlighting a critical case of public misinformation regarding local security. The police have cautioned the involved families and urged media responsibility, reinforcing their commitment to stability while exposing how internal

General News

Court dissolves petitioner’s marriage over interference

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A Nigerian customary court dissolved an eight-year marriage primarily due to the destructive and irreconcilable interference of the wife’s father, highlighting how extended family influence can be a fatal factor in marital breakdown. The court’s detailed ruling grants the mother custody of the two young children but imposes significant financial obligations on the father, including a monthly allowance, educational costs, and housing, while ensuring his access—a structured approach emphasizing parental responsibility post-divorce. Crucially, the court issued a restraining order against the

General News

Man, 43, in court over alleged N2.2m govt. land fraud

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This case highlights a sophisticated property fraud scheme where a defendant allegedly used forged government documents to sell land already acquired for a public project, exploiting systemic vulnerabilities in property verification. The core takeaway is the critical need for enhanced due diligence, including direct verification of land status with government authorities, before any property transaction. The court’s bail conditions, requiring a relative and tax clearance as sureties, reflect an attempt to ensure accountability within the legal process. Ultimately, this incident serves as a stark warning about the

Elections

2027: NNPP begins nationwide drive for aspirants, members

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The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is launching a strategic reset for the 2027 elections, prioritizing the recruitment of politicians with verifiable integrity and capacity following a protracted internal conflict. Having resolved a damaging leadership tussle and litigation with the Kwankwasiya Movement, the party is now singularly focused on mobilizing new members and enforcing its core identity to advance its objective of “good governance with the fear of God.” This move represents a deliberate purge and ideological consolidation, as the

Community

Kuliyan Jiwa pledges to promote justice in Jiwa community

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A traditional title recognizing legal expertise, “Kuliyan Jiwa,” signifies a strategic fusion of customary authority and modern legal frameworks to drive community development. The appointee pledges to leverage this unique position to enhance justice access, resolve disputes, and empower youth through integrated legal and business mentorship. This initiative highlights a critical evolution where professional expertise is formally embedded within traditional governance to tackle contemporary issues like land tenure and economic growth. Ultimately, it represents a powerful model for strengthening communal harmony and development by bridging

General News

Kaduna records 50 fire incidents, 2 deaths in 3 months

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Kaduna State experienced significant fire-related losses, with 50 incidents over three months causing two deaths and N2.7 billion in property damage, primarily due to electrical faults and human carelessness. Despite these losses, proactive fire service efforts saved properties worth N1.1 billion and conducted multiple rescues. The agency is now intensifying public safety campaigns and rapid response protocols, especially for the high-risk harmattan season, highlighting the critical need for preventative public awareness to mitigate future disasters.

General News

NCC unveils new corporate logo

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The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has launched a new corporate logo, symbolizing a strategic evolution of its brand identity. The design is a multi-layered emblem representing Nigeria’s 36 states, its six geopolitical zones, and the six core categories of copyright works, all unified within a police star to underscore the Commission’s enforcement mandate. This rebrand visually communicates the NCC’s core mission: to protect the nation’s creativity, represented by green for growth, and to safeguard the economic wealth, in

Economy/Business

FG expands CREDICORP’s YouthCred programme to employed youth 

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The Federal Government is scaling its CREDICORP YouthCred program to provide employed youth (18-39) with affordable, collateral-free credit up to ₦5 million, featuring a low 2% monthly interest rate and a six-month moratorium. This initiative directly counters predatory lenders by offering structured, responsible credit as a tool for economic empowerment and productivity. Having already disbursed over ₦30 billion to 200,000 Nigerians with zero non-performing loans, the program demonstrates a successful model

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