Author: Prima News

No serious or fair-minded Nigerian expects President Bola Tinubu to reverse 57 years of national misrule in three years. That would be an unreasonable demand.  Nations do not heal overnight from decades of structural decay, military distortion, elite capture, and institutional erosion. Yet, Nigeria today is a country in deep anguish, and citizens have every right to question whether current policies are easing their burdens or intensifying them. The distinction between inherited problems and policies that deepen suffering remains central to any honest national conversation. This is not simply a debate about blame. It is a debate about consequence, direction,…

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Secretary-General António Guterres said he condemned the bombing “in the strongest terms.”Call for accountability“The Secretary-General reiterates that attacks against civilians and places of worship are unacceptable,” the statement said, stressing that those responsible “must be identified and brought to justice.”Mr. Guterres extended his condolences to the families of the victims and wished “a full and speedy recovery to those injured.” He also reaffirmed “the solidarity of the United Nations with the Government and people of Pakistan in their efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism.”Attack during Friday prayersAccording to media reports, at least…

One of Nigeria’s musical icons, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Babs, has announced that his marriage with wife, Annie Macaulay, has ended. He made the disclosure Sunday on his verified handle. official2baba. According to him, the union has been on the cold side for sometime adding that both of them have been living separately. He noted that they have also filed for divorce, promising to issue a press release on the matter very soon. He wrote: … TO MY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF THE NATION. WELL THIS THING I HAVE TO SAY IS SHORT BUT ALSO LONG… I AND ANNIE MACAULAY…

Super Eagles and Coventry City midfielder Frank Onyeka has revealed his favourite Nigerian food. SportsRation reports. The 28-year-old said his go-to meal is beans and plantain, also known as “beans and dodo”, instead of the popular jollof rice. Onyeka recently joined Coventry City from Brentford on loan until the end of the season. Coventry have an option to make the move permanent if they gain promotion to the English Premier League. The midfielder explained that his move to Coventry was influenced by limited opportunities at Brentford. He also said he is excited by the chance to fight for promotion and…

The Kwara Government has warned health workers against falsification of data in the forthcoming immunisation exercise. The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency Prof. Nusirat Elelu, gave the warning at the opening of a five-day training for healthcare workers on routine immunisation in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara on Saturday. “The participants play critical roles in the immunisation value chain and therefore must be continuously trained and retrained to enhance their skills and effectiveness. “The training is to ensure correct and accurate data at all times. Data falsification could undermine the effectiveness of immunisation…

The acting chairman of the Edo State All Progressives Congress, Jarret Tenebe, has said that it is not the responsibility of his party to make opposition parties formidable. Tenebe made the remarks on Saturday while responding to concerns that Nigeria is gradually becoming a one-party state under President Bola Tinubu. Speaking to journalists in Benin, he stated that it is the duty of opposition parties to be strong and noted that the constitution guarantees freedom of association. He said, “It is not the duty of the ruling party to protect the opposition. It is the responsibility of the opposition to…

The Nigerian Naira traded slightly weaker against the United States Dollar in the informal foreign exchange market on Friday as renewed buying interest offset the improved liquidity seen earlier in the week. As of Friday, February 6th 2026, the Dollar to Naira exchange rate in the black market stands at ₦1,455 per dollar for buying and ₦1,465 per dollar for selling, according to verified quotations from Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, and other major FX trading centres. The marginal adjustment reflects moderate demand from importers and individuals making overseas payments ahead of the weekend.…

Grief has continued to trail the death of Nigerian footballer, Saburi Adeniji, popularly known as Ola, following revelations that his wife and young daughter arrived in the United Kingdom barely a day after he passed away. Adeniji, a left winger for Kings Park Rangers Football Club of Sudbury, a non-league side competing in the Eastern Counties League Division One North, died on Friday morning after battling a severe brain stem injury. The club confirmed his death in a statement on Saturday, noting that the 26-year-old footballer had fought to stay alive until arrangements were completed for his family to travel…

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that no fewer than 250,000 young Nigerians have been enrolled in the Federal government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training programme across the country. The ministry at the launch of the programme set a one-million-enrolment target. Alausa spoke on Thursday at his induction as a member of the Epe Club held in the Alausa area of Lagos State. The ceremony, which was held in honour of a political leader in the Epe Division, Shakiru Akanni, saw political stakeholders and traditional rulers in the state converge for the celebration. The minister, who was…