From the Grassroots Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/from-the-grassroots/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:21:41 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 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 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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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/police-launch-manhunt-for-killers-of-imo-traditional-ruler/feed/ 0 Lassa fever deaths rise in Nigeria https://thecitizenng.com/lassa-fever-deaths-rise-in-nigeria/ https://thecitizenng.com/lassa-fever-deaths-rise-in-nigeria/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:34:53 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281181 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), says Lassa fever fatalities have risen sharply in 2026, in spite of a decline in new confirmed cases in the latest reporting week. The NCDC, in its Epidemiological Week 13 report, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, disclosed that […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/lassa-fever-deaths-rise-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Oyo govt installs Sen Alli, two Ibadan High Chiefs as monarchs in absentia https://thecitizenng.com/oyo-govt-installs-sen-alli-two-ibadan-high-chiefs-as-monarchs-in-absentia/ https://thecitizenng.com/oyo-govt-installs-sen-alli-two-ibadan-high-chiefs-as-monarchs-in-absentia/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:14:30 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280913 The Seyi Makinde administration on Friday proceeded with the installation of beaded crowns on three high chiefs in Ibadanland despite their prior request for a postponement, in a move that has stirred debate within traditional and public circles. The affected chiefs: Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, Adebayo Akande and Lateef Oyelade, were installed as Obas in absentia […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/oyo-govt-installs-sen-alli-two-ibadan-high-chiefs-as-monarchs-in-absentia/feed/ 0 Abia traditional rulers endorse Gov. Otti for second term https://thecitizenng.com/abia-traditional-rulers-endorse-gov-otti-for-second-term/ https://thecitizenng.com/abia-traditional-rulers-endorse-gov-otti-for-second-term/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:19:58 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280539 The Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers has formally endorsed Governor Alex Otti for reelection in 2027, arguing that his first-term performance merits continuity and giving him the opportunity to serve a full eight-year tenure like his predecessors. The announcement was made by Eze Dr. Linus Nto Mbah, leader of the council, following a closed-door meeting with […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/abia-traditional-rulers-endorse-gov-otti-for-second-term/feed/ 0 Police probe Edo LG Chairman, summon officials https://thecitizenng.com/police-probe-edo-lg-chairman-summon-officials/ https://thecitizenng.com/police-probe-edo-lg-chairman-summon-officials/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:46:19 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280273 The Nigeria Police Force has commenced an investigation into alleged financial irregularities in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, inviting the acting Chairman, for questioning over claims involving more than N100 million. The probe, being handled by the Police Special Fraud Unit, PSFU, Lagos, follows a petition submitted by a civil society organisation, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/police-probe-edo-lg-chairman-summon-officials/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s poverty rate jumps to 63% after subsidy removal https://thecitizenng.com/nigerias-poverty-rate-jumps-to-63-after-subsidy-removal/ https://thecitizenng.com/nigerias-poverty-rate-jumps-to-63-after-subsidy-removal/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:03:27 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280138 About 63 per cent of Nigerians fell below the poverty line after the removal of petrol subsidy, according to a new study that examined the welfare impact of the country’s recent economic reforms. The research, presented at a stakeholders’ dialogue organised by Agora Policy in Abuja on Thursday, showed that the national poverty headcount rose […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nigerias-poverty-rate-jumps-to-63-after-subsidy-removal/feed/ 0 Cross River Assembly sacks LG vice chair over misconduct https://thecitizenng.com/cross-river-assembly-sacks-lg-vice-chair-over-misconduct/ https://thecitizenng.com/cross-river-assembly-sacks-lg-vice-chair-over-misconduct/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:11:01 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=279827 The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Emmanuel Yakubu, following allegations of gross misconduct. This was disclosed in a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Matthew Okache, on Tuesday. The decision was reached after a voice vote in which 19 lawmakers voted in […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/cross-river-assembly-sacks-lg-vice-chair-over-misconduct/feed/ 0 Ogun State refutes Prince Kuye’s endorsement as Awujale of Ijebuland https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-state-refutes-prince-kuyes-endorsement-as-awujale-of-ijebuland/ https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-state-refutes-prince-kuyes-endorsement-as-awujale-of-ijebuland/#respond Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:12:35 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=279812 The Ogun State Government on Saturday denied reports suggesting that it had endorsed Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye as the next Awujale of Ijebuland, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the government said “that it is not involved […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-state-refutes-prince-kuyes-endorsement-as-awujale-of-ijebuland/feed/ 0 Umahi’s son Osborne, picks LG chairmanship form in Ebonyi https://thecitizenng.com/umahis-son-osborne-picks-lg-chairmanship-form-in-ebonyi/ https://thecitizenng.com/umahis-son-osborne-picks-lg-chairmanship-form-in-ebonyi/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:35:45 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=279342 Mr. Osborne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, has picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form to contest the chairmanship election in Ohaozara Local Government Area ahead of the August 2026 council polls in Ebonyi State. Osborne, who is the first son of the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/umahis-son-osborne-picks-lg-chairmanship-form-in-ebonyi/feed/ 0 Ogun State cancels Awujale selection process https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-state-cancels-awujale-selection-process/ https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-state-cancels-awujale-selection-process/#respond Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:39:23 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=278804 The Ogun State Government has nullified the ongoing selection process for the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. The Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Prof. Fassy Yusuf, confirmed the development in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Wednesday. The Awujale stool became vacant following the death of Oba […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-state-cancels-awujale-selection-process/feed/ 0 60 princes vie for Awujale stool as Ogun govt reviews selection process https://thecitizenng.com/60-princes-vie-for-awujale-stool-as-ogun-govt-reviews-selection-process/ https://thecitizenng.com/60-princes-vie-for-awujale-stool-as-ogun-govt-reviews-selection-process/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:07:19 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=278698 The Ogun State Government has stepped into the ongoing succession process for the vacant Awujale stool of Ijebu land, following the postponement of the nomination meeting earlier scheduled by the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. The nomination exercise, which was to take place on Monday at Bisrod Hall, GRA, Ijebu-Ode, was suspended after the ruling house received a […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/60-princes-vie-for-awujale-stool-as-ogun-govt-reviews-selection-process/feed/ 0 Police dismiss gunmen attack in Lagos community https://thecitizenng.com/police-dismiss-gunmen-attack-in-lagos-community/ https://thecitizenng.com/police-dismiss-gunmen-attack-in-lagos-community/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:01:34 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=278453 The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports that armed men invaded Ajebo Community near Agbowa in the Ikosi-Ejirin Local Council Development Area, injuring residents, firing shots, and looting properties. An online report by a media platform (not PUNCH) had claimed residents of Ajebo were attacked by “gunmen”, injuring people and destroying properties before police […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/police-dismiss-gunmen-attack-in-lagos-community/feed/ 0 Awujale bid: Ruling house rejects KWAM1’s application https://thecitizenng.com/awujale-bid-ruling-house-rejects-kwam1s-application/ https://thecitizenng.com/awujale-bid-ruling-house-rejects-kwam1s-application/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:11:37 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=278395 The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has formally rejected the lineage claim of Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, declaring the linkage form he submitted for the Awujale selection process “null, void, and of no consequence.” In a letter dated December 11, 2025, and addressed to the musician, the ruling house […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/awujale-bid-ruling-house-rejects-kwam1s-application/feed/ 0 Lagos Police Command debunks viral video, arrests 13 for assaulting officer https://thecitizenng.com/lagos-police-command-debunks-viral-video-arrests-13-for-assaulting-officer/ https://thecitizenng.com/lagos-police-command-debunks-viral-video-arrests-13-for-assaulting-officer/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:09:14 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=278370 The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media showing an Inspector of Police being beaten, alongside claims that he was caught stealing, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, and posted on the Command’s official X handle on […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/lagos-police-command-debunks-viral-video-arrests-13-for-assaulting-officer/feed/ 0 Orumba South LGA adopts zoning system for political offices https://thecitizenng.com/orumba-south-lga-adopts-zoning-system-for-political-offices/ https://thecitizenng.com/orumba-south-lga-adopts-zoning-system-for-political-offices/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:50:38 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=278321 The fifteen communities of Orumba South Local Government Area have officially adopted a zoning and rotation system for all elective and appointive positions, including the Local Government Chairman and Deputy, the House of Assembly member, and Supervisory Councilors. The decision, made at a stakeholders’ meeting, is aimed at promoting unity, political stability, equitable representation, and […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/orumba-south-lga-adopts-zoning-system-for-political-offices/feed/ 0 Cross River Assembly removes Bekwarra LG chairman, orders bye-election https://thecitizenng.com/cross-river-assembly-removes-bekwarra-lg-chairman-orders-bye-election/ https://thecitizenng.com/cross-river-assembly-removes-bekwarra-lg-chairman-orders-bye-election/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:40:14 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=278284 The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, Hon. Theresa Ushie, following the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Judiciary and Public Petitions. The Assembly also directed the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) to conduct a bye-election within 30 days to fill […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/cross-river-assembly-removes-bekwarra-lg-chairman-orders-bye-election/feed/ 0 Awujale: Family orders KWAM 1 to prove lineage, warns against ‘strangers’ https://thecitizenng.com/awujale-family-orders-kwam-1-to-prove-lineage-warns-against-strangers/ https://thecitizenng.com/awujale-family-orders-kwam-1-to-prove-lineage-warns-against-strangers/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:04:50 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=278047 The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode, next in line to produce the new Awujale of Ijebuland, Ogun State, has directed popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, to complete the family’s royal lineage data form to establish his legitimate membership in the ruling house. The Chairman of the ruling house and former National […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/awujale-family-orders-kwam-1-to-prove-lineage-warns-against-strangers/feed/ 0 INEC to end phase 1 voter registration Dec 10 https://thecitizenng.com/inec-to-end-phase-1-voter-registration-dec-10/ https://thecitizenng.com/inec-to-end-phase-1-voter-registration-dec-10/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:02:27 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=277885 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will end the physical (in-person) continuous voter registration exercise in the 17 local government areas of Yobe on December 10. Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, the state INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), made this known in a statement in Damaturu on Wednesday. He said the display of the preliminary register of […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/inec-to-end-phase-1-voter-registration-dec-10/feed/ 0 Police stop Egungun Festival in Lagos community https://thecitizenng.com/police-stop-egungun-festival-in-lagos-community/ https://thecitizenng.com/police-stop-egungun-festival-in-lagos-community/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:56:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=277512 The Lagos State Police Command has ordered the suspension of an Egungun festival in Oregun area of the state, earlier fixed for Friday and Saturday. The command has also arrested suspects linked to the circulation of posters and social media posts warning residents against free movement in the area during the festival. According to a […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/police-stop-egungun-festival-in-lagos-community/feed/ 0 Ogun Stste governor warns traditional rulers against allocating land to strangers https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-stste-governor-warns-traditional-rulers-against-allocating-land-to-strangers/ https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-stste-governor-warns-traditional-rulers-against-allocating-land-to-strangers/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:47:36 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=277381 Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Monday sounded a warning to traditional rulers found culpable of allocating land or signing unauthorised land agreements to strangers, saying they would face sanctions and the full wrath of the law. Abiodun, who stated this during a high-level security meeting on Monday at Iperu Remo, stressed that all land […]

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