Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he had proposed a meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin at the G7 in France, but that Moscow was “not ready” for it.

By Chinedu Adonu Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has dismissed reports alleging that a court ordered his arrest over claims of certificate forgery, describing them as false, misleading, and politically motivated. Nnaji, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Enugu State in 2027, said the reports were part […]

…Responds to Ojudu’s Criticism By Denis AgboFormer Southeast spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Josef Onoh, has responded to Babafemi Ojudu’s criticism of Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, over her recent visit to Nigerian inmates in an Ethiopian prison. A video circulating online showed the Minister interacting in a cheerful manner with the inmates, […]

Following submissions by counsel, the presiding judge adjourned the matter to June 24, 2026, for the continuation of the hearing.

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — Nigeria’s headline inflation rose to 15.93 per cent in May 2026, up from 15.69 per cent in April, as persistent price pressures continued to impact household spending, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Monday showed that the index climbed […]

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 25 suspects linked to kidnapping, murder, armed robbery, car theft and drug trafficking, in a series of coordinated operations across the state over the past two weeks.

By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Government has auctioned four properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers for a total of N6.15 billion, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that proceeds of crime do not remain in the hands of criminals. The assets, including a hotel in Lagos, were seized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) […]

Sevilla striker Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault and bodily harm, the Valencian community High Court of Justice said Monday.

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has pledged to position Aba as a major hub for film production, entertainment and tourism in Nigeria, as part of his administration’s drive to grow the creative economy. Otti made the commitment on Monday while receiving a delegation of Nollywood practitioners led by producer Francis […]

The Commissioner for Oil and Gas in Edo State, Mr. Andrew Momodu has urged prospective investors, industry operators and development partners that wish to invest in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to collaborate with the state stating its current administration is committed to creating an enabling environment that guarantees growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability in the sector.