Niger State Fire Service reports 430 fire incidents in Minna during 2025, saving billions in property. Controller highlights public safety challenges and a new federal-state farming-housing partnership.
The Federal Government and Niger State partner to create integrated farming and housing estates, aiming to unlock rural capital, create jobs, and boost agriculture. This new model ties home ownership to farm income.
Host communities of the moribund Nigercem in Ebonyi oppose the state's new cement plant, citing threats to land rights and existing legal agreements. They demand broad consultation.
Minister Dele Alake commended Dangote Cement for fulfilling its Community Development Agreement in Gboko, Benue, with new water projects and scholarships. Read about the N28.8 million initiative.
Nafisat Ibrahim's viral Facebook post clarifies Islamic spousal rights, stating a wife's financial and domestic contributions are acts of kindness, not obligation. Read the full debate.
The Agunbiade family in Ogbomoso renews its plea for compensation from the Oyo State government for ancestral land acquired for LAUTECH over three decades ago. They question fairness after Osun State reportedly received ₦8bn.
Egbin Power Plc reaffirms its commitment to inclusive development through its annual football tournament, a key PCSR initiative empowering youth and strengthening community bonds in its host areas. Discover how the GenCo is investing in sustainable growth
Senate President Godswill Akpabio boosts livelihoods in Akwa Ibom by donating 10 fully-equipped fishing boats to women and cooperatives in riverine communities. Read more.
Dangote Cement Plc has increased its scholarship fund for Benue host communities from N10m to N30m, benefiting over 230 students. Learn about the expanded reach and commitment to education.
The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdulrasak Adesina Adenugba, has strongly denied allegations of land grabbing and intimidation. He insists the claims are false and misleading, urging resolution through the courts.
Kavod Relief Initiative partners with GICD in Jos, replacing cash prizes with laptops and tech training for adolescents. Discover how sports is a gateway to digital empowerment.
Tension erupts in Anambra's Oze as armed men allegedly backed by officials seize land, destroy property. Residents petition Gov. Soludo, demand justice. #AnambraCrisis
Kogi State Police Commissioner Naziru Bello Kankarofi has commended the National Human Rights Commission for its sustained advocacy. He emphasized the need for synergy to protect citizens' rights.
The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities commits to enforcing the Petroleum Industry Act, ensuring oil-producing areas get their full benefits. Read about the new oversight and funding model.
The Afonja Descendants Union in Ilorin calls on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Emir to intervene in an alleged illegal land acquisition crisis at Modi and Ogundele. They urge a peaceful resolution.
Aguleri communities in Anambra East decry sand dredgers' destructive activities near Agbanabo Ezu na Omambala riverbank, lamenting the absence of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Tiv communities in Nasarawa State accuse the state government of violating a court order and planning new land acquisitions. Their lawyer warns actions could render an appeal useless. Read more.
Morocco are favourites for AFCON 2025 on home soil. We examine the nine nations, including Nigeria in 1980, that have won the tournament as hosts. Will Atlas Lions make it ten?
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa assures border communities of enhanced security, citing Amotekun Rangers' success. He vows to fix roads and resolve chieftaincy disputes while extending Christmas goodwill.
A powerful explosion from Eminent Quarry rocked communities near the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State, causing widespread panic and raising serious safety concerns. Residents demand immediate government action.
A Federal High Court in Warri has dismissed a suit seeking to invalidate key Petroleum Industry Act provisions on host community liability. The court affirmed the Act's validity. Read the full details.
Alesa community in Rivers State inaugurates a Land Development Committee to combat land grabbing and fraudulent sales, backed by the state government and traditional ruler. This new system aims to protect investors and ensure secure land transactions.
More than 2000 residents from Lugbe communities received food, supplies, and support at the Gratitude Outreach 5.0. Read how this initiative is restoring hope.
Bishop Matthew Kukah warns arming civilians is a false solution to Nigeria's insecurity. He calls for unity and addressing social fractures at a national dialogue in Abuja.
The land battle inside NICON Town Estate in Lekki intensifies as residents ask the Lagos High Court to discard an originating summons for a full trial. The case, filled with fraud allegations, is adjourned to February 2026.
Delta State faces a surge in deadly land conflicts, with 10 killed in six months. Investigations reveal violence across multiple LGAs, armed invasions, and cult links. Read the full report.
A Lagos High Court will rule in February 2026 on whether a major land dispute in Lekki's Nicon Town Estate should proceed to full trial. Residents allege fraud in a 2010 sub-lease for 5,899sqm of communal land. Read the full details.
US President Donald Trump's immigration policies and threats to move games create major hurdles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by USA, Mexico, and Canada. Read the full details.
Residents of NICON Town Estate in Lekki ask a Lagos High Court to reject a summons and order a full trial in a land dispute involving fraud claims. The case adjourned to February 2026.
Armed bandits attacked Unguwar Tsamiya in Kano's Shanono LGA, killing residents, abducting 11, and burning homes. Security forces are in pursuit. Read details.