A man from Plateau State was caught allegedly trying to steal yams at Zaki Biam Yam Market in Benue. Traders restrained him and called for security intervention, avoiding mob justice. Read the full story.
The Benue State Police Command confirms the recovery of skeletal remains believed to be Inspector Mohammed Yakubu, missing since June 2025. Joint security team mobilized for recovery. Details inside.
Hundreds of farmers and over 150 tractors clogged Brussels streets, protesting the EU-Mercosur trade pact they fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American goods. Read the full story on the high-stakes summit clash.
Tartenger Terdue James, abducted days before his wedding, is free after his family paid a N1.5 million ransom. Read the full story of his ordeal and release.
A landmark EU-Mercosur trade deal, 20 years in the making, faces a crunch vote. While promising a massive free-trade zone, it sparks fierce protests from European farmers fearing cheap imports. Read the full details.
A detailed look at the tragic Christmas Day attacks across Benue, Plateau, Borno, and Adamawa states, where gunmen killed hundreds. Explore the security lapses and ongoing threats.
A mentally ill woman found in labour on an Agasha street has safely delivered a baby boy. Health officials urge the public to help reunite them with family. Call 08108248244 or 08145091669 with information.
A landmark EU-Mercosur trade deal faces a major setback as Italy and France demand more safeguards for farmers, casting doubt on a signing ceremony planned for this weekend in Brazil.
As France battles lumpy skin disease, experts point to the Balkans' 2016 success: rapid vaccination and culls controlled the outbreak in months. Learn the key strategies.
The Federal Government, through NADF, has launched an Onion Intervention Programme in Sokoto State to support 600 farmers hit by flooding and climate challenges, aiming to boost food security.
The Nigerian Senate has urged the government to subsidise fertilisers and revive commodity boards to stabilise markets and protect farmers' livelihoods. Read the full story.
Mzough u Tiv calls on President Tinubu to declare a security emergency in Benue State as killings and banditry force farmers into IDP camps, creating food scarcity. Read their urgent plea.
France's agriculture minister urges farmers to trust government's cattle culling and vaccination plan to control lumpy skin disease, as protests block roads. Read the full story.
Suspected bandits launched a fresh attack on Oreke town in Kwara state, killing two youths and forcing residents to run for their lives. Read the full report on the worsening insecurity.
Farmers in Benue State face financial ruin as market prices for crops collapse while fertiliser and transport costs remain high. Many threaten to quit farming next season. Read more.
WACOT Limited disburses over N158m to 2,062 Osun cocoa farmers for sustainable practices. The initiative rewards quality and promotes financial inclusion in agriculture. Read more.
Governor Hyacinth Alia hosts US lawmakers to discuss Benue's security crisis. The visit follows President Trump's controversial 'Christian genocide' allegation and military threat against Nigeria.
Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation, have successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims from a forest hideout along the Benue-Enugu border. Read the full details of the daring rescue mission here.
Nigeria's ginger sector is in crisis as fungal blight decimates crops, causing over N12bn losses and a 74% export drop. Experts call for disease-resistant seeds and value chain investment to save the industry.
Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi alleges foreign support for terrorists in Nigeria, citing a reversal in security gains. He calls for enhanced intelligence and diplomacy.
Nigerian poultry farmers announce updated rates for eggs and adult chickens. Despite a drop in inflation, staple foods remain costly, squeezing household budgets ahead of Christmas.
The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) to harmonise farmer data, improve access to credit, and boost agricultural productivity in line with national food security goals.
The Emir of Jajjere advocates for enrolling out-of-school children and early harvests to stop deadly clashes over land and water in Yobe. He calls for dialogue and unity.
Over 14,000 smallholder farmers in Bauchi North are gaining climate resilience and income through a N4 billion regenerative agriculture initiative by Heineken Africa Foundation and Nigerian Breweries. Read more.
PDP chieftain Bemgba Iortyom rejects Benue's inclusion in the Northern Security Trust Fund, calling it a flawed plan that diverts state resources. He criticises Governor Alia's priorities.
Nigerian poultry farmers announce new, higher prices for chickens ahead of Christmas, citing soaring feed costs. See the latest market rates and the reasons behind the festive season squeeze.
Two suspected robbers were set on fire by an angry mob in Gboko, Benue State. The incident occurred near a school complex. Police are investigating. Read full details.
A man was apprehended by youths in Gboko, Benue State, accused of a same-sex relationship. The incident, captured on video, has sparked debate on mob justice and LGBTQ+ issues in Nigeria.
Gunmen abducted 15 farmers in Ungwan Nungu, Kaduna. Lawmaker Daniel Amos calls for a coordinated security response to ensure their safe return. Read more.
Nigeria unveils a National Agroecology Strategy to build climate-resilient agriculture and empower smallholder farmers. Discover how this plan aims to secure sustainable food production.