₦2.5bn Fraud: Court Discharges Stella Oduah After Plea Bargain
- NEWS
- March 27, 2026
News in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Leading News & Magazine Platform.
NEWS
- Home
- NEWS
North-West Governors Launch Joint Anti-Poverty Drive Targeting Women and Children0
- NEWS
- June 13, 2026
Governors from Nigeria’s North-West states have agreed on a coordinated, time-bound strategy to tackle multidimensional poverty and improve living conditions for women and children across the region. The decision was reached at a two-day high-level policy dialogue in Kano, organised by the North-West Governors’ Forum in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President, the
READ MORE
Nigeria, Ethiopia Sign Prisoner Transfer Agreement To Repatriate Convicted Citizens0
- NEWS
- June 11, 2026
Nigeria and Ethiopia have signed a landmark prisoner transfer agreement that will allow convicted citizens of either country to serve their remaining prison terms in their home nation. The Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement was signed in Addis Ababa by Lateef Fagbemi and Hanna Arayaselassie, with senior government officials from both countries present. The agreement
READ MORE
House Clears State Police Bill In Historic Vote As Constitutional Reform Gains Momentum0
- NEWS
- June 11, 2026
In a major development for Nigeria’s security architecture, the House of Representatives has approved a constitutional amendment bill seeking the creation of state police forces across the country. The proposal received overwhelming backing from lawmakers, with 289 members voting in favour and only one member opposing the measure during proceedings on the floor of the
READ MORE
Police Hold Four Pakistani Nationals In Ekiti Over Suspected Security Concerns0
- NEWS
- June 11, 2026
The Ekiti State Police Command has taken four Pakistani nationals into custody after residents of Iyin-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area raised concerns about their presence in the community. The suspects were arrested following reports from locals who became uneasy about the activities of unfamiliar individuals in the area, prompting security agencies to launch an
READ MORE
Students Lead Climate Campaigns As NGOs Plant 500 Trees Across Nigeria0
- NEWS
- June 10, 2026
Hundreds of students in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt joined environmental campaigns to mark World Environment Day 2026, participating in tree-planting exercises, plastic clean-up projects, and sustainability awareness programmes. The initiative, organised by Hope Aglow Charity Foundation, United Nations Association of Nigeria, and Bingham University, resulted in the planting of more than 500 trees and
READ MORE
Adeleke Alleges Police Non-Cooperation As Osun Violence Sparks Security Concerns0
- NEWS
- June 10, 2026
Governor Ademola Adeleke has voiced frustration over the security situation in Osun State, accusing the state’s police commissioner of failing to work effectively with other security agencies amid rising reports of violence and political unrest. The governor described the situation as deeply troubling, claiming that poor coordination among security operatives was contributing to recurring disturbances
READ MORE
