Author: Prima News

Ghanaian students dominated the West African Examinations Council 2025 results, with the country producing the top three candidates in the WASSCE for School Candidates. The announcement was made during the 74th Annual Council Meeting of WAEC, held from March 24 to 28 at Accra’s International Conference Centre. The three students had the highest cumulative scores among 2,612,830 candidates from The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Head of Public Affairs, WAEC Headquarters, Ghana, Demianus Ojijeogu. Miss Huda Suleman emerged as the overall best candidate, clinching first prize and also…

Africa’s ability to benefit fully from artificial intelligence could be undermined by fragmented data governance frameworks across the continent, according to Microsoft, which warned that inconsistent rules on data sharing and cross-border flows risk slowing innovation and limiting economic gains. Government Affairs Director at Microsoft, Akua Gyekye, said Africa’s digital future will be shaped not only by how quickly AI technologies spread but also by how deliberately countries govern and share the data that powers them. Across the continent, governments and businesses are increasingly adopting emerging technologies to support economic growth and improve public service delivery, supported by expanding digital…

Lagos Government has reportedly moved to seal Access Bank Plc HQ over alleged wastewater violations and an attack on officials.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Lagos State Government has initiated moves to seal the headquarters of Access Bank Plc in Oniru, Victoria Island, over alleged environmental violations and reported obstruction of enforcement officers.   The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed that the action followed an inspection carried out by officials of the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) after a whistleblower complaint.     According to Wahab, the inspection revealed that the bank’s wastewater treatment…

Officials of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery are unaware of claims that seven crude cargoes have been allocated to it in May by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, The PUNCH reports. Senior officials at the refinery told our correspondent that, although talks were ongoing with the NNPC, they could not confirm an increase in the refinery’s monthly crude allocation from five to seven cargoes. There were reports that the NNPC had increased crude oil supply to the Dangote refinery, allocating seven cargoes for May loading to boost domestic fuel production. Two trader sources had told Reuters on Tuesday that the…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect over an alleged $550,000 cyber fraud targeting an American woman. The suspect, identified as Emwanta Smith, was arrested on 26 March in Benin City, Edo State, by operatives working through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau Abuja, the police said. In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja, Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon, said the arrest followed a four-day intelligence-led operation conducted between 23 March and 26 March after a formal complaint by the victim. The police said preliminary findings indicated that the suspect allegedly posed as high-ranking government officials and other prominent figures to gain the…

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed a recommendation by the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee for the appointment of Coach Akeem Busari as the Head Coach of the U17 Girls National Team, Flamingos. Busari comes into the job with robust experience and a deep understanding of the terrain of women’s football, and replaces Coach Bankole Olowookere, who has been with the Flamingos for many years, including leading the team to win bronze at the 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in India. Busari’s immediate task is to lead the Flamingos in the soon-to-commence race for…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Akeem Ishola Busari as the new head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 girls’ team, the Flamingos. Busari’s appointment was confirmed on April 2, 2026, marking a new beginning for one of Africa’s most successful youth teams. He replaces Bankole Olowookere, who guided the team to a bronze medal at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2022. The new coach now faces the task of building on that success while introducing fresh ideas to the team. Nigeria is preparing for the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be hosted…

Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face/2Baba, has stirred fresh debate after stating that Nigeria is “better off” today than it was many years ago. The music icon made the remark during an appearance on Wazobia TV, where the host referenced his classic hit, *E Be Like Say*, noting that the issues he sang about years ago still seem to play out in the country’s current political climate. Reacting, 2Face/2Baba said, “We are better off than many years ago. Just look at it.” The comment immediately piqued public interest, given ongoing nationwide frustrations over insecurity, economic hardship and…

“More people are killed and injured each year. Millions have only a few hours of electricity per day. Hundreds of thousands are suffering without heating in freezing temperatures,” said Danielle Bell, Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU).In 2025, the total number of civilian casualties was 31 per cent higher than in 2024 and 70 per cent higher than in 2023, with over 15,000 civilians killed since the conflict began.Early 2026 has signalled a continuation of this trend, according to the latest report by the HRMMU.Torture, executions and sexual violence“Serious violations of international humanitarian law continue…

The Governing Council of Kwara State University, Malete, has approved the promotion of 45 staff members to the professorial cadre. A statement by the acting Director of University Relations, Profe Saeedat Aliyu,made available to the press on Thursday, April 2, 2026, said the ratification was given at the 78th regular meeting of the council, held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The statement read, “20 among the staff attained full professorship, while 25 others were promoted to associate professorship. “The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences produced Professor Henry Olawale Sawyerr, with specialisation in Environmental Health Toxicology and Risk Management, while the…