Author: Prima News

For many Nigerians living with unexplained bleeding, life has remained a cycle of pain, confusion and unanswered questions. Across communities, children bruise easily, youths endure repeated hospital visits, while adults live with preventable complications, often without understanding the underlying cause. Ten-year-old Emmanuel’s frequent bruises and bleeding were initially dismissed as signs of an active child. His mother, Blessing, recalled that minor falls often resulted in prolonged bleeding, leaving the family anxious but without clear answers. “We went to various hospitals, prayer houses for deliverance and even traditional centres, where we were asked to perform cleansing rites and given some forms…

The National Universities Commission has granted full accreditation to five postgraduate and 22 undergraduate programmes at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the institution’s public relations officer, Omale Uredo. Omale said the development followed the October/November 2025 accreditation exercise and represented an academic milestone. “Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has recorded a significant academic milestone as the National Universities Commission (NUC) grants full accreditation to five postgraduate and 22 undergraduate programmes spread across faculties and college, following the October/November 2025 accreditation exercise,” she said. She said the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Salisu…

The race to transition online security protocols to ones that can’t be cracked by a quantum computer is already on. The algorithms that are commonly used today to protect data online—RSA and elliptic curve cryptography—are uncrackable by supercomputers, but a large enough quantum computer would make quick work of them. There are algorithms secure enough to be out of reach for both classical and future quantum machines, called post-quantum cryptography, but transitioning to these is a work in progress. Late last month, the team at Google Quantum AI published a whitepaper that added significant urgency to this race. In it,…

The Kwara State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on crime, including the interception of ammunition concealed in a bag of Garri (fried Cassava cake), the arrest of suspected cultists, and the recovery of a human skull allegedly meant for ritual purposes. Addressing journalists in Ilorin, Kwara state capital on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, said the successes were a result of intelligence-led policing and collaboration with other security agencies. He said, “These achievements clearly show that criminal elements will find no safe haven in Kwara State, while law-abiding citizens can go about their…

The Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, and former Permanent Secretary, Bashir Alkali after both officials failed to appear for a scheduled court proceeding in Abuja. The directive was issued by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which is prosecuting the case. According to court filings, the anti-graft agency is pursuing multiple charges against the defendants tied to alleged financial misconduct during their time in office. The case involves accusations relating to contract approvals, handling of public funds, and administrative decisions taken…

By Emmanuel Okogba Chelsea Football Club has announced that midfielder Moises Caicedo has signed a new long-term contract with the club until 2033. The Ecuador international joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion in August 2023 and has since established himself as one of the most important players in the squad. Caicedo has made 140 appearances for the Blues and played a key role in Chelsea’s triumphs in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Speaking after signing the new deal, the 24-year-old expressed his happiness and commitment to the club: “I am so happy to have…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Monday backed a 48-hour warning strike by doctors at Central Hospital, Warri, following the assault of two of its members by the bereaved father of a newborn, describing the incident as a stark reflection of rising violence against healthcare workers in Nigeria. The attack occurred on Saturday, at the hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit under the Delta State Hospitals Management Board, after the doctors—a Senior Registrar and a House Officer—communicated the death of a newborn to the child’s father. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Mohammad Suleiman, Secretary-General, Shuaibu Ibrahim, and…

Pep Guardiola said an Arsenal victory at Manchester City on Sunday would end the Premier League title race, but that his side would have a lot more work to do even if they beat the Gunners. Mikel Arteta’s men hold a six-point lead at the top of the table, but City have home advantage and a game in hand on the leaders. Should Guardiola’s side win the battle between the top two and at struggling Burnley on Wednesday, they would go top for the first time in months. Aiming to win a first league title in 22 years, Arsenal appear…

US singer and TikTok personality, D4vd, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 14-year-old girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were discovered last year, authorities in Los Angeles have confirmed. According to BBC News on Friday, the 21-year-old, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department and is being held without bail. Police said the case would be forwarded to the District Attorney’s office on Monday as investigations continue into the teenager’s death. Police disclosed that Burke was arrested “for the murder of Celeste Rivas,” following months of investigation that…

The economic shockwaves of the Middle East conflict are reaching far beyond the region, from import-reliant Caribbean nations to Island States in the Pacific, where spiking oil prices are having a knock-on effect on the cost of food and other essentials, hitting low-income families particularly hard.According to UN analysis, the military escalation could push more than 30 million people into poverty worldwide, undoing years of development work.This makes the creation of the Borrowers’ Platform, a member-state initiative supported by the UN trade agency (UNCTAD), particularly timely.The problem it’s designed to address has been years in the making, with the cost of paying back…