US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would meet Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive the bond he claims to have struck with the leader of nuclear-armed North Korea in his first term.

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — There was pandemonium on Wednesday at the Bridge Head area of Onitsha, Anambra State, following the alleged shooting of two persons by policemen at the popular Ogbogwu Market Junction. The incident reportedly caused a blockade of the Onitsha end of the Onitsha-Asaba-Enugu Expressway, disrupting vehicular movement between Onitsha and Asaba […]

Entertainment rganisers have announced the cancellation of a UAE concert by US singer Christina Aguilera and a festival featuring Shakira in Abu Dhabi, amid the ongoing Middle East war.

…LASCOPA begins monitoring, enforcement By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has raised the alarm over the alleged manipulation of production and expiry dates on expired and near-expired products being sold in markets and retail outlets across the state. The agency said devices and chemicals […]

According to Ningi, the meeting was summoned to unravel reasons  behind dismal performances of Nigerian football teams in recent times.

…says digital system, stricter controls blocking leakages By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has disclosed that its procurement reforms, benchmarking and tighter controls saved the Federal Government about N1.5 trillion between 2025 and the first half of 2026. Director-General of the Bureau, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this on Wednesday in […]

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — A middle-aged man, identified as Emmanuel Akposi, has been declared wanted after allegedly dousing his elderly mother with fuel and setting her ablaze at Ojo community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The victim, identified by family sources as Mrs Atim Akposi, also known as Atim […]

The minister said a key focus is reviewing the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, IPPIS, to identify fake agencies and ghost employees.

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved more than N530 million for interventions in the education sector, support for Gombe State University (GSU) and the relocation of Tudun Hatsi Market in the state capital. The approvals, according to the state government, are aimed at strengthening education, improving the […]

US-based Nigerian rapper, MsJorji has accused dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinala, popularly known as Poco Lee, of attempting to sexually assault her and a female friend at his apartment in Dallas, Texas, in 2024.