From the Grassroots Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/from-the-grassroots/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:56:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://thecitizenng.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cropped-TheCitizen-330x50-1-32x32.png From the Grassroots Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/from-the-grassroots/ 32 32 Adeleke chairmen seize Osun LG secretariats https://thecitizenng.com/adeleke-chairmen-seize-osun-lg-secretariats/ https://thecitizenng.com/adeleke-chairmen-seize-osun-lg-secretariats/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:56:28 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286216 A policeman whose identity was not disclosed was injured in the incident of suspected accidental discharge that occurred within the premises of Ede North Local Government secretariat in Oja Timi, Ede, Osun State. Eyewitnesses, who preferred anonymity, during a telephone interview, explained that the incident occurred between 10 am and 11 am on Monday. They […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/adeleke-chairmen-seize-osun-lg-secretariats/feed/ 0 APM sweeps Bauchi LG poll, wins all 20 chairmanship seats https://thecitizenng.com/apm-sweeps-bauchi-lg-poll-wins-all-20-chairmanship-seats/ https://thecitizenng.com/apm-sweeps-bauchi-lg-poll-wins-all-20-chairmanship-seats/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:54:32 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286186 The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has won all the 20 chairmanship seats contested in Monday’s Bauchi State local government elections, according to the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC). The commission also declared APM candidates winners in 319 of the 323 councillorship seats contested across the state. The Chairperson of BASIEC, Jummai Abubakar, announced the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/apm-sweeps-bauchi-lg-poll-wins-all-20-chairmanship-seats/feed/ 0 Lagos Council defies NLC directive to skip Pro-Tinubu Group inauguration https://thecitizenng.com/lagos-council-defies-nlc-directive-to-skip-pro-tinubu-group-inauguration/ https://thecitizenng.com/lagos-council-defies-nlc-directive-to-skip-pro-tinubu-group-inauguration/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:48:29 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285993 Tension is mounting within the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the inauguration of the Lagos State chapter of Working People United (WoPU), a pro-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu support group, following a directive by the national leadership of the Congress asking its affiliate unions not to attend the event. The development has also triggered a formal […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/lagos-council-defies-nlc-directive-to-skip-pro-tinubu-group-inauguration/feed/ 0 Federal High Court relocates Lagos division to new complex https://thecitizenng.com/federal-high-court-relocates-lagos-division-to-new-complex/ https://thecitizenng.com/federal-high-court-relocates-lagos-division-to-new-complex/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:36:26 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285735 The Federal High Court has begun the phased relocation of its Lagos Judicial Division from its former premises at 24, Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi, to its newly completed court complex at 1B, Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi. The court said the relocation commenced on July 31, 2026, following the completion of the new complex, and was aimed […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/federal-high-court-relocates-lagos-division-to-new-complex/feed/ 0 Kano Assembly suspends three LG chairmen for alleged misconduct https://thecitizenng.com/kano-assembly-suspends-three-lg-chairmen-for-alleged-misconduct/ https://thecitizenng.com/kano-assembly-suspends-three-lg-chairmen-for-alleged-misconduct/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:19:59 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285652 The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen of Rogo, Bebeji and Bagwai local government councils over alleged financial misappropriation, abuse of office and other administrative irregularities. The affected chairmen are Abubakar Mustapha (Rogo), Dr Alhassan Salisu (Bebeji) and Bello Gadanya (Bagwai). The suspension followed the adoption of the report of the House […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/kano-assembly-suspends-three-lg-chairmen-for-alleged-misconduct/feed/ 0 NDDC trains traditional birth attendants to reduce maternal, newborn deaths https://thecitizenng.com/nddc-trains-traditional-birth-attendants-to-reduce-maternal-newborn-deaths/ https://thecitizenng.com/nddc-trains-traditional-birth-attendants-to-reduce-maternal-newborn-deaths/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:37:21 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285502 The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative by training traditional birth attendants to help reduce preventable deaths among mothers and newborns. The commission made the commitment during a workshop for traditional birth attendants held in Delta and Bayelsa states, where […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nddc-trains-traditional-birth-attendants-to-reduce-maternal-newborn-deaths/feed/ 0 Cross River Igbo community alleges illegal taxation, seeks government intervention https://thecitizenng.com/cross-river-igbo-community-alleges-illegal-taxation-seeks-government-intervention/ https://thecitizenng.com/cross-river-igbo-community-alleges-illegal-taxation-seeks-government-intervention/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:32:07 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285449 The Igbo community in Cross River State has raised concerns over what it described as illegal taxation and harassment by non-state actors, saying the activities are taking a toll on businesses across the state. The concerns were raised on yesterday during an interactive session between the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, businessmen, women, students and the Cross […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/cross-river-igbo-community-alleges-illegal-taxation-seeks-government-intervention/feed/ 0 Sokoto LG chairman quits APC, resigns from office https://thecitizenng.com/sokoto-lg-chairman-quits-apc-resigns-from-office/ https://thecitizenng.com/sokoto-lg-chairman-quits-apc-resigns-from-office/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:04:18 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285015 The Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Isa Kalanjeni, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress and stepped down from his position as chairman. The development was contained in two separate letters issued by Kalanjeni and made available to journalists in Sokoto on Tuesday. In the first letter, dated May 5, 2026, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/sokoto-lg-chairman-quits-apc-resigns-from-office/feed/ 0 Bauchi Electoral Commission fixes August 17 for LG election https://thecitizenng.com/bauchi-electoral-commission-fixes-august-17-for-lg-election/ https://thecitizenng.com/bauchi-electoral-commission-fixes-august-17-for-lg-election/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:08:22 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=284525 The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has issued a 60-day notice for the conduct of local government council election scheduled for Aug. 17, 2026. This is contained in a statement released by the Secretary of the commission, Nuru Abdulhamid, on Friday in Bauchi. He said the notice is in compliance with the provisions of […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/bauchi-electoral-commission-fixes-august-17-for-lg-election/feed/ 0 Court grants indigenous status to Hausas born in Jos North https://thecitizenng.com/court-grants-indigenous-status-to-hausas-born-in-jos-north/ https://thecitizenng.com/court-grants-indigenous-status-to-hausas-born-in-jos-north/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:27:07 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=284256 A Plateau State High Court 17 has ruled that a Hausa person born and raised in Jos North Local Government Area is an indigene of the area. Justice C. Donglong gave the ruling while delivering judgment in a suit filed by two applicants — Fatima Baba Akawu, 1st claimant, and Baba Alhaji Akawu, 2nd claimant […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/court-grants-indigenous-status-to-hausas-born-in-jos-north/feed/ 0 42-year-old Sheikh Dasuki emerges Chief Imam of Ilorin https://thecitizenng.com/42-year-old-sheikh-dasuki-emerges-chief-imam-of-ilorin/ https://thecitizenng.com/42-year-old-sheikh-dasuki-emerges-chief-imam-of-ilorin/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:13:32 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=284228 The Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has appointed Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani as the new Chief Imam of the Ilorin Emirate. This followed a selection process involving several Islamic scholars. The appointment came barely five months after the death of the immediate past Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu (also known […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/42-year-old-sheikh-dasuki-emerges-chief-imam-of-ilorin/feed/ 0 His Royal Majesty, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II: Progressive Monarch fighting for his people https://thecitizenng.com/his-royal-majesty-obi-ifechukwude-okonjo-ii-progressive-monarch-fighting-for-his-people/ https://thecitizenng.com/his-royal-majesty-obi-ifechukwude-okonjo-ii-progressive-monarch-fighting-for-his-people/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:24:50 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283750 By Martin Ndu-Obieze Anyone meeting His Royal Majesty, Obi (Dr.) Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, for the first time is likely to leave with two enduring impressions. The first is his warm, engaging, yet dignified personality. Highly cerebral and intellectually curious, the Obi relishes thoughtful discussions on both local and global issues. […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/his-royal-majesty-obi-ifechukwude-okonjo-ii-progressive-monarch-fighting-for-his-people/feed/ 0 Ondo LG shuts schools over security concerns https://thecitizenng.com/ondo-lg-shuts-schools-over-security-concerns/ https://thecitizenng.com/ondo-lg-shuts-schools-over-security-concerns/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:14:09 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283669 The Chairman of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Taiwo Adegoroye, has ordered the immediate closure of all public and private schools within the council area over security concerns. Announcing the directive during a press briefing with journalists, Adegoroye described the move as a precautionary measure to safeguard pupils, students, teachers, and other education […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ondo-lg-shuts-schools-over-security-concerns/feed/ 0 IPOB hails observance of Biafra Heroes Remembrance Day https://thecitizenng.com/ipob-hails-observance-of-biafra-heroes-remembrance-day/ https://thecitizenng.com/ipob-hails-observance-of-biafra-heroes-remembrance-day/#respond Sun, 31 May 2026 06:33:07 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283417 The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has commended residents of the South-East and other parts of the country for what it described as the successful observance of the May 30 Biafra Heroes Remembrance Day held in honour of those who died during the Nigerian civil war. In a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ipob-hails-observance-of-biafra-heroes-remembrance-day/feed/ 0 Alaafin urges FG to strengthen native intelligence after Oyo school attacks https://thecitizenng.com/alaafin-urges-fg-to-strengthen-native-intelligence-after-oyo-school-attacks/ https://thecitizenng.com/alaafin-urges-fg-to-strengthen-native-intelligence-after-oyo-school-attacks/#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 20:11:33 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282907 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, on Sunday  called on the Federal Government to adopt a more holistic approach to intelligence gathering and strengthen native intelligence mechanisms as part of efforts to tackle the growing insecurity in the country. Oba Owoade also donated cash support towards ongoing rescue operations following last Friday’s […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/alaafin-urges-fg-to-strengthen-native-intelligence-after-oyo-school-attacks/feed/ 0 Gov. Adeleke deposes Oba Joseph Oloyede, Apetu of Ipetumodu https://thecitizenng.com/gov-adeleke-deposes-oba-joseph-oloyede-apetu-of-ipetumodu/ https://thecitizenng.com/gov-adeleke-deposes-oba-joseph-oloyede-apetu-of-ipetumodu/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 23:52:52 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282770 Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved the deposition of Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government following his conviction in the United States of America on charges of tax fraud and money laundering. The governor’s decision followed receipt of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Ohio court […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gov-adeleke-deposes-oba-joseph-oloyede-apetu-of-ipetumodu/feed/ 0 Ebonyi State lifts 3-month curfew after bloody boundary crisis https://thecitizenng.com/ebonyi-state-lifts-3-month-curfew-after-bloody-boundary-crisis/ https://thecitizenng.com/ebonyi-state-lifts-3-month-curfew-after-bloody-boundary-crisis/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 23:57:24 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282371 The Ebonyi State Government has lifted the over three-month curfew imposed on Amasiri and neighbouring Okporojo communities following a violent boundary dispute that claimed several lives earlier this year. The decision was announced on Monday after a State Security Council meeting presided over by Governor Francis Nwifuru in Abakaliki. The curfew, which was enforced in […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ebonyi-state-lifts-3-month-curfew-after-bloody-boundary-crisis/feed/ 0 Ondo community begs Gov. Aiyedatiwa to intervene in regent appointment crisis https://thecitizenng.com/ondo-community-begs-gov-aiyedatiwa-to-intervene-in-regent-appointment-crisis/ https://thecitizenng.com/ondo-community-begs-gov-aiyedatiwa-to-intervene-in-regent-appointment-crisis/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:25:41 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281970 Youths of Ore Community, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, have appealed to the state governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to intervene in the lingering regency crisis threatening peace in the town. The stool of the Olore of Ore has remained vacant since August 2022, following the death of the monarch, Oba Adebayo […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ondo-community-begs-gov-aiyedatiwa-to-intervene-in-regent-appointment-crisis/feed/ 0 Tinubu approves ₦17bn grassroots devt fund for 8,804 wards https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-approves-%e2%82%a617bn-grassroots-devt-fund-for-8804-wards/ https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-approves-%e2%82%a617bn-grassroots-devt-fund-for-8804-wards/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281657 President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦17 billion Community-Based National Social Action Fund aimed at accelerating grassroots development across Nigeria’s 8,804 political wards, in a move aimed at deepening local participation in service delivery and improving socio-economic outcomes. The initiative, announced in a statement released Wednesday in Abuja by the Federal Ministry of Health and […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-approves-%e2%82%a617bn-grassroots-devt-fund-for-8804-wards/feed/ 0 Police launch manhunt for killers of Imo traditional ruler https://thecitizenng.com/police-launch-manhunt-for-killers-of-imo-traditional-ruler/ https://thecitizenng.com/police-launch-manhunt-for-killers-of-imo-traditional-ruler/#respond Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:21:41 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281363 The Police Command in Imo has launched a manhunt of the killers of Eze Paulinus Ekwueme, the traditional ruler of Ochia Autonomous Community, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria […]

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