Author: Prima News

How did Nigeria arrive at this troubling crossroads where power is sustained by deception and governance has, in many cases, been reduced to a vehicle for personal gain? In today’s Nigeria, politics appears less about service and more about survival that is often driven by manipulation, patronage, and empty promises. Campaign assurances are delivered with confidence, yet too often lack the intention or structure for fulfillment. Elections are contested not on clear ideology or measurable vision, but on influence and rhetoric. What should be a democratic process increasingly feels like a carefully managed cycle of illusion. Public office, ideally a…

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has set a new benchmark for philanthropic impact across the continent with the selection of 3,200 young African entrepreneurs for its 2026 cohort, a move described by the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, as a decisive step toward future-proofing the African economy. Speaking during a high-level virtual media parley on Saturday, Chris-Asoluka emphasised that the current selection represents a historic milestone in the Foundation’s twelve-year journey, particularly noting that the gender and geographic distribution of this year’s beneficiaries is among the most inclusive the organisation has ever recorded. She stated, “The numbers you’re going to…

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has warned that he will not hesitate to dissolve the state task force if any of its personnel is found guilty of violating human rights. Jimoh issued the warning on Saturday while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Ikeja. Speaking in response to a viral video involving the arrest of a traffic offender, the police chief defended the conduct of officers, insisting that there was no evidence of abuse or dehumanisation in the incident. He said that the individual arrested for driving against traffic was treated in line with…

A new study shows that people with high blood pressure can lower their risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and may even add years to their lives, by adopting simple, healthy lifestyle habits. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects about 14 million adults in the UK, many of whom are unaware of their condition until serious complications set in. The condition strains blood vessels and vital organs such as the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes, raising the likelihood of heart attacks, strokes, and other life-threatening problems. Researchers from Harvard University in the United States and Huazhong University of…

Danny Welbeck scored twice as Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Liverpool to continue their strong form in the Premier League. The 35-year-old striker gave Brighton an early lead with a simple finish. Liverpool later responded through Milos Kerkez, who took advantage of a mistake in Brighton’s defence to score the equaliser. Brighton started the second half better and created more chances. Their pressure paid off when Welbeck scored his second goal of the match to restore his team’s lead. The win means Brighton have now won four of their last five matches and moved up to eighth place on the…

Popular TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has called on the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps to arrest fellow content creator Shank Comics over a recent car crash during a live broadcast, arguing that his own arrest in similar circumstances last year exposed a double standard in how authorities treat online celebrities. Shank Comics, whose real name is Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, was filmed during a livestream driving a Mercedes at high speed on a Lagos highway in early 2026 before losing control and crashing. No serious injuries were reported. The incident was his second publicised…

The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 predicts that global economic output will grow by 2.7 per cent this year, or slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent. The report noted that a sharp increase in United States tariffs “created new trade frictions, though the absence of broader escalation helped limit immediate disruptions to international commerce.”  Risks remain high Unexpected resilience to the tariffs shock, supported by solid consumer spending and easing inflation, helped sustain growth but underlying weaknesses persist.  Subdued investment and limited fiscal space are weighing on economic activity, meaning that the world economy could settle into a persistently slower growth path than in the pre-pandemic era.  A partial…

I was in the midst of some widows recently. And the experiences they shared during the encounter were an eye-opener. What is unanimous in their individual accounts about widowhood is loneliness. These are women in their 40s and 50s, and I am not sure that any of them has been a widow for less than five years. One in particular, I find quite bubbly and chatty. She made me laugh all through my stay in their midst. On how she copes with widowhood, she said that she has become more outgoing (social functions, parties, hang-outs). She also said that she…

As I tilted the phone back and forth, admiring the iridescent artwork — a vivid electric blue with a billow of gold inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night — I was thrilled by the audacity of the design. I wasn’t looking at the screen but at the phone’s rear panel. And no, it wasn’t a case.You’ve probably never heard of the Nubia Z80 Ultra. This high-spec Android phone is among several devices from the Chinese company ZTE sporting a unique look, unlike anything else on the market. I got my hands on it this month at Mobile World Congress in…

Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a major clarification on blood transfusions, giving members the right to choose whether their own blood can be used during surgery or other procedures. The move maintains the ban on transfusions of another person’s blood but allows individual discretion in life-saving treatments. Religious reasoning and biblical guidance In a video statement released on their website on Friday, Governing Body member Gerrit Lösch said the clarification aims to give Christians the freedom to make personal decisions regarding the use of their own blood during surgeries or other medical treatments. He emphasised that while Christians must abstain from…