Author: Prima News

DJ Dewik and Hypeman Best have emerged as two of the standout acts on the 2026 edition of Soundcity On Tour, following a journey that began with a chance discovery at the inaugural edition of the campus entertainment tour in 2023. According to organisers, the duo first caught the attention of the tour’s executive producer, Adedeji Adeniji, during their debut performance together at Soundcity On Tour three years ago. Despite having no established partnership or extensive experience performing as a team, their stage chemistry and ability to engage the audience reportedly convinced Adeniji that they had the potential for bigger…

Resolution 2824 (2026) extends until 31 December 2026 the mandate of UNDOF, one of the UN’s longest-standing peacekeeping missions.The Security Council established the mission following the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and Syria, which ended the Yom Kippur War. Its mandate is to maintain the ceasefire between the parties and supervise the disengagement of Israeli and Syrian forces as well as the areas of separation and limitation in the Golan.Syria: ‘Among most stable countries in the region’“Syria today is among the most stable countries in the region,” Ambassador Ibrahim Olabi of Syria told the Council.His country is engaged in…

The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will open on June 29, offering Nigerians the opportunity to study for a fully funded Master’s degree in Ireland. The embassy disclosed this in a post on its X handle on Friday, stating that the programme is open to early and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana seeking to pursue a one-year Master’s degree at top Irish universities. “Applications for the Ireland Fellows Programme opens on 29 June 2026! Apply for the opportunity to study in Ireland on a fully funded master’s scholarship,” the…

Two years ago, Ifelade Ayodele began his mornings glued to the app store. He refreshed the dashboard, checking how many people had downloaded Blaaiz, the cross-border payments startup he had launched in 2023, since he last looked. Blaaiz had about 500 users at the time, but Ayodele would tell you that he knew most of them by their first name. Today, Ayodele says he no longer monitors app downloads. The customers he keeps tabs on are banks, fintechs, payment companies, and financial institutions, integrating the payment infrastructure he built. To understand how he switched from building a consumer-facing app to…

President Tinubu has appointed Obi to head the newly created NHTDAO. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Obi Adigwe as the National Coordinator of the newly established National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), a strategic body created to coordinate Nigeria’s digital health ecosystem. The National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office will operate from the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare and is expected to serve as the country’s central coordination platform for digital health initiatives.  According to the Federal Government, the office is designed to complement, rather than replace, existing health institutions…

Brent crude oil fell below $74 per barrel on Thursday as easing tensions in the Middle East and the gradual restoration of tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz reduced concerns over potential supply disruptions. The decline extended losses recorded earlier in the week after traders reassessed geopolitical risks following indications that crude shipments through one of the world’s most important energy corridors were returning to normal. U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also moved lower as investors unwound positions built during the height of regional tensions, shifting attention back to global supply and demand fundamentals. The Strait of Hormuz,…

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has summoned the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Ikechukwu Dozie, over his appointment of 24 aides less than a week after assuming office. In a letter dated 25 June and signed by the Acting Director of University Education, Kareem Lateef, the minister described the appointments as irregular and directed Mr Dozie to withdraw them in line with extant regulations governing appointments in federal universities. The minister also invited the vice-chancellor to the ministry on 29 June for discussions on the appointments and other issues relating to institutional governance, administrative accountability,…

United States President Donald Trump says the US military has ended killings of Christians in Nigeria. Trump made this claim on Friday at an event in Washington, where he spoke about his administration’s security operations and efforts to combat terrorism across different regions. The US President said America’s intervention in Nigeria played a major role in stopping attacks allegedly targeted at Christian communities, particularly in areas affected by insurgency and violent extremist activities. “As you know, we recently struck Nigeria and largely ended the slaughter of great Christian populations,” he said. The Republican said the situation in Nigeria before the strikes was…

Iran thought they had scored a dramatic late winner against Egypt in their 1-1 draw at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside after VAR review. The decision immediately sparked debate among fans, with many insisting the goal should have stood because an Egyptian defender appeared to be standing close to the goal line. However, the controversy comes down to one of football’s most misunderstood rules. Many fans call it the “last man rule,” but that phrase is misleading. Offside is not judged by the last defender alone. It is judged by…

Actress, filmmaker and content creator, Etinosa Idemudia’s latest comedy-drama, ‘Oga Bulldozer’, is gaining traction among movie lovers, with viewers praising its humour, engaging storyline and relatable themes. Currently streaming on Etinosa TV, the film follows the story of Marvis (Deza the Great), a wealthy but irresponsible womaniser whose troubled past has shaped his outlook on life. His life takes an unexpected turn after he hires a disciplined, outspoken and morally upright young woman as his housemaid, who makes it her mission to reform him. According to a statement sent to Saturday Beats, since its release, the film has generated positive…