Author: Prima News

I welcome you back to the class with the above question. For clarity’s sake, we restructure it thus:     The couple got wed on Saturday.     The couple got wedded on Saturday. Now, which is correct — or wrong? Although the latter (wedded) seems to be more popularly used, both are correct as the past and participle forms of ‘wed’. This indicates that the verb is an irregular one, the type that exhibits an unpredictable trait when it changes from the present tense to the past and participle. The topic came from a question sent to me by a reader…

The dirty secret of the modern TV industry is that picture quality has never been better and audio quality has arguably never been worse. As displays have gotten impossibly thin and engineering resources have poured into panel technology and processing, the speakers have gotten smaller, weaker and increasingly pointed away from the person trying to watch. The result is breathtaking visuals paired with audio that can make dialogue hard to follow and action sequences sound like they’re happening in another room. The good news is that a few settings adjustments can help, and every one of them is free.There’s no…

The Rotimi Amaechi camp in the African Democratic Congress in Imo State has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primary election that declared former Vice President Atiku Abubakar the winner, describing the exercise as a “sham.” Speaking to journalists in Owerri on Tuesday, the Orlu Zonal Coordinator of the Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi Imo State Campaign Structure and Convener of the Movement for Amaechi’s Presidency, Chigozie Alex, said the camp rejected the ADC presidential primary in Imo because, according to him, no primary election was held in the state. He said, “No elections were held in the majority of wards…

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector recorded slower nominal growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 as rising production costs, inflationary pressures and weaker consumer purchasing power continued to weigh on industrial activities despite signs of gradual recovery in real output. According to the latest Gross Domestic Product report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, nominal […] The post Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Growth Slows to 10.22% in Q1 2026 appeared first on Investors King. Source link

Human Rights Activist, Omoyele Sowore has secured the presidential ticket of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the 2027 election after emerging unopposed at the party’s primary held on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr Sowore received unanimous backing from delegates and party leaders at the exercise, reinforcing his dominance within the party as it prepares for the next electoral cycle. He subsequently stepped down as the national chairman of the party after emerging as its consensus presidential candidate. He is also the founder of the party, which was established in 2018. Speaking shortly after his emergence as the party’s flag bearer,…

The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has paid a visit to the hospital where a 13-year-old girl is currently receiving treatment for Advanced HIV disease, donated relief materials, other essential supplies and offered financial support to the patient. Soludo, who is the founder of the Non-Governmental Organisation, ‘Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo’, said the exercise is part of her commitment to supporting the most vulnerable in the communities. The Anambra first lady said the relief materials and essential supplies donated to the patient would aid her nutrition and daily upkeep, along with financial support to help…

The New York Knicks completed a dominant 4-0 sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night, defeating them 130-93 in Game 4 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. According to NBCNEWS, the Knicks, entered the series as the No. 3 seed, overwhelmed the fourth-seeded Cavaliers with relentless defence, balanced scoring and clutch performances. Fans on X.com have reacted after the official NBA announcement confirming the Knicks’ return to the Finals. One user, #trialrunthrough, captured the dominance “11 straight, back-to-back sweeps, and a Finals trip after 27 years. That’s not…

South African singer Tyla Seethal emerged as one of the standout winners at the 52nd American Music Awards, securing two trophies at the ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The 24-year-old artist took home Best Afrobeats Artist, beating Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Rema, as well as Ghanaian-American singer MOLIY in the fan-voted category. She also claimed Social Song of the Year for her 2025 hit “CHANEL,” making her the only African artist to win on the night. The 52nd American Music Awards ceremony took place on Monday and was hosted by Queen Latifah.…

Seun, a sister to the deceased broadcaster and entertainer, Gbenga Adeboye, tells BABATUNDE TUGBOBO about her brother’s life and death, career and other issues You are a singer and radio broadcaster. How did your career start? All my siblings have the talent of composing songs and singing. We were all choristers in the church. However, my career started with me helping my brother (Gbenga) but I did not have any interest in entertainment at the time. It was when I paid a visit to my parents in Ode Omu, Osun State, that my father wrote a letter and asked me…

Every year on May 25, Africans across the continent and in the diaspora celebrate Africa Day, a moment to reflect on our shared history, our struggles for liberation, and our collective aspirations for prosperity and dignity. But Africa Day 2026 must become more than a symbolic celebration. It must serve as a wake-up call for deeper African unity, stronger climate adaptation efforts, and accelerated investment in clean energy for the survival and development of our people. Africa stands at a critical crossroads. The continent contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it suffers some of the harshest impacts…