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Chicken

May 10, 2026

Lagos residents lament declining food purchasing power

They noted that despite the drop in some food prices, most people can barely afford them.

Lagos market
March 27, 2026

Food Insecurity: FG releases new chicken breed, 57 crop varieties

FG has introduced a newly developed chicken breed and 57 crop varieties to boost meat availability, enhance food security and improve Nigerians’ nutritional well-being.

CHICKENS USED TO ILLUSTRATE THE STORY(Credit: PETA)
December 10, 2025

Abuja residents express mixed reactions over Christmas festivities

A cross-section of residents in the Federal Capital Territory has expressed mixed reactions ahead of the 2025 Christmas celebrations.

Abuja Residents
December 22, 2024

Yuletide: Abia, Imo residents groan under increasing food prices

A cross-section of buyers expressed frustration over the development.

A market used to illustrate this story
March 29, 2023

Poultry farmers warn using antibiotics for chickens harmful to humans

Mr Iyiola said it was essential to sensitise farmers and consumers on the adverse effects of antibiotics on poultry and human beings.

Poultry
April 26, 2022

Eid-El-Fitr: Kaduna chicken, turkey sellers decry low patronage

It is reported that the harsh economic reality was forcing families to contemplate alternatives such as fish and beef.

April 24, 2022

Suspect confesses to feeding poultry with Indian hemp

“I have a poultry farm and was told that if I feed the chickens with Indian hemp seeds, they would grow fast and strong, and would not fall sick.”

poultry farm and weed
January 21, 2022

Court jails 17-year-old bricklayer for stealing chicken

A 17-year-old bricklayer David Akubu has been sentenced to one year in prison for stealing a chicken by the Jos Upper Area Court at Kasuwan Nama in Jos.

Chickens used to illustrate the story.
August 11, 2021

Kaduna: Court convicts 20-year-old for stealing stepmother’s chicken

A 20-year-old trader Murtala Suleiman on Wednesday was convicted of stealing chicken and turkeys.