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Kidnappings reported as gunmen target farmers in Kebbi State
Gunmen have abducted multiple farmers in the Danko-Wasagu area of Kebbi State, sparking fresh concerns over rural safety and agricultural security.
Peter Obi decries severe food insecurity across Northern Nigeria
Peter Obi has criticized the government's handling of the food crisis in Northern Nigeria, citing a UN report that highlights record-level hunger affecting millions of citizens.
Escalating Herdsmen Violence in Delta State Sparks Urgent Demands for Official Intervention
Ughelli North residents in Delta State are intensifying their calls for government intervention as violent attacks by armed herdsmen continue to threaten lives, livelihoods, and regional stability.
Experts advocate for localized mediation as agricultural season heightens farmer-herder tension
Stakeholders are calling for localized conflict resolution strategies in Niger State to address rising tensions between farmers and herders as the new agricultural season begins.
Kano Consumer Protection Agency Vows Legal Action Against Counterfeit Agrochemical Sellers
The Kano State Consumer Protection Agency is preparing to prosecute vendors of fake agrochemicals following reports of crop damage across the state.
Governor Yusuf tasks anti-corruption bodies with monitoring Kano fertiliser distribution
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has engaged the EFCC and ICPC to ensure transparency in the distribution of 150 truckloads of subsidised fertiliser to Kano farmers.
Kano State Government Supplies 150 Truckloads of Fertiliser to Local Farmers
Governor Kabir Yusuf has initiated the distribution of 90,000 bags of subsidised fertiliser across Kano State to boost food security and assist farmers during the 2026 farming season.
48 Die in Communal Violence in Niger State, Nigeria
A security report confirms 48 people were killed in Niger state, Nigeria, following a violent cycle of retaliatory attacks between herders and farmers.
Governor Lawal Outlaws Agriculture Within Zamfara Burial Sites
Governor Dauda Lawal has banned farming activities in all Zamfara State cemeteries, citing the need to respect the sanctity and dignity of burial grounds.
Cross River local fishermen report loss of waterway access to foreign fishers
Local fishermen in Cross River State report being blocked from traditional waters by armed foreigners who claim large sections of the rivers for unauthorized commercial fishing.