Author: Prima News

It looks as if President Bola Tinubu has seen through the effete theatrics of opposition political parties and decided that they are not up to stuff, and disdainfully dismissed what he probably regards as their histrionics with the quizzical taunt, “They want to scare me off?” Indeed, anyone who thinks that the motley of the disgruntled in Nigeria’s opposition parties will make tangible inroads against the quest of the ruling All Progressives Congress to achieve the re-election of President Tinubu in 2027 must think again. This suggestion is not due to the popularity of the ruling APC or the outstanding…

OpenAI has named Emmanuel Marill as its first Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as the company expands across international markets. Marill, joining from Airbnb, where he held a similar leadership role, will oversee operations across the region and will be based in Paris. The appointment gives OpenAI a senior executive focused solely on a region where demand for its products is increasing, but where political and business issues about dependence on American technology are also growing. Emmanuel Marill will report to Jason Kwon, chief strategy officer at OpenAI. “As demand for ChatGPT and Codex continues to…

The Christian Association of Nigeria has cautioned the founder of Word Assembly Ministry, Ilorin, Rev. Isaac Omolehin, over recent public comments in which he referenced prominent church leaders and questioned leadership structure within Nigerian Christianity. The association also dismissed allegations of internal division and mismanagement of relief funds, describing such claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the association would not tolerate statements capable of undermining the unity of the church. CAN also denied claims of any financial impropriety, insisting it had not received or managed any relief funds as…

Credit Direct and vivo Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at expanding smartphone access and easing device affordability across the country. The agreement, according to a statement made available to Punch Online on Wednesday, was signed at Credit Direct’s headquarters in Lagos on Friday, April 17, 2026. Under the arrangement, “customers can acquire a vivo smartphone by paying a 20 per cent deposit, with the remaining balance spread over six months,” with “Credit Direct provides the financing.” Credit Direct is a subsidiary of First City Monument Bank. The company said the initiative is designed to eliminate the need…

Barcelona moved a step closer to winning La Liga with a tight 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Wednesday but lost their goalscorer Lamine Yamal to an apparent hamstring injury. The teenage Spain star won and converted a penalty to clinch a narrow triumph but hurt himself as he took it and was replaced before half-time. Joao Cancelo also went off injured for a Barca team who moved nine points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table with six matches remaining, including a Clasico on May 10. “We have to win every game and seal La Liga…

The buses of staff of Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies have allegedly been burgled by thieves at the Suleja Local Government Area secretariat. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that brain boxes of seven of the buses were stolen on Sunday by yet-to-be-identified thieves. NAN reports that the incident has already been reported at the Suleja Divisional Police Headquarters on Monday. The buses affected include those of NAN; the Federal Ministries of Agriculture, Budget and National Planning; and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure. Others are the Sharia Court of Appeal (FCT), Office of the Head of…

Chelsea FC have dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior following a damaging run of five straight Premier League defeats without scoring — a bleak record not seen at the club since 1912. The decision came shortly after Tuesday’s heavy 3-0 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion, a result that intensified pressure on the manager. Rosenior, who took charge at Stamford Bridge in January on a long-term deal, struggled to steady the team, winning just 11 of his 23 matches in all competitions. His tenure quickly unravelled as performances dipped sharply, leaving Chelsea short of attacking spark and defensive assurance. The team’s…

The founder of BTS’s management company, Hybe, K-pop mogul Bang Si-hyuk, could be arrested over allegations of fraudulent trading linked to the company’s stock market debut. According to BBC News on Tuesday, South Korean police have requested prosecutors seek an arrest warrant over claims that Bang misled investors in 2019 about Hybe’s initial public offering while allegedly preparing for the listing in secret. Police allege that Bang, who is also Hybe’s chairman, misrepresented the company’s listing prospects and benefited financially from the process. Investigators claim he “pocketed some 200bn won ($136m; £101m) as a result,” though he has denied any…

It concludes that a legacy of impunity for wartime abuses continues to shape the lives of survivors, many of whom suffer long-term physical injuries, psychological trauma and social exclusion.  Titled We lost everything – even hope for justice, the report draws on more than a decade of UN monitoring and consultations with survivors, civil society and experts.“Sexual violence in conflict constitutes a serious violation of international law, which may amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity,” OHCHR spokesperson Jeremy Laurence told journalists in Geneva.“Sri Lanka is legally obligated, under multiple international treaties and commitments, to prevent, investigate, and prosecute…

The Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has appointed the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, as the Chancellor of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State. A press statement released by Soludo’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Wednesday, said the appointment of Kukah as the chancellor of the University is expected to provide leveraging of his global network to foster international partnerships, inspire ethical leadership in the University, and signal a commitment to producing well-rounded graduates. Aburime said Kukah is an eminent Nigerian intellectual and cleric whose contributions integrate academic scholarship with the pursuit of…