Author: Prima News

The Senate on Thursday called on security agencies to urgently intensify surveillance and enforcement actions against bandits and terrorists who openly showcase their criminal activities and financial proceeds on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, amid growing concerns over the brazenness of criminal networks operating online. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi, who represents Kogi West Senatorial District, on the rising wave of bandit attacks and terrorist incursions in Kogi West and other parts of the country, as lawmakers again confronted the widening security crisis across multiple regions. During deliberations, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial…

Nigeria’s crude oil production rose above its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries production quota in May 2026, with the country recording its highest crude output in 15 months amid improved operational stability and the absence of major disruptions across key oil facilities. Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission showed that Nigeria produced an average of 1,530,354 barrels of crude oil per day in May, representing 102 per cent of the country’s 1.5 million barrels per day quota approved by OPEC. When condensate production of 170,446 barrels per day is added, Nigeria’s total oil output climbed to…

By Adegboyega Adeleye The management of Afrobeats singer Ruger has revealed that the singer’s prolonged absence from the music scene was caused by a legal battle with a former girlfriend who allegedly sued him for emotional distress and damages. In a statement released by Blown Boy Entertainment, the label founded by the singer, the management said Ruger had been dealing with a series of personal challenges after an ex-partner initiated legal proceedings against him, a situation that contributed to his silence and delayed music releases. “We know it’s been a while since Ruger dropped new music. For some time, Ruger…

Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said that political support from state governors will not determine the outcome of future elections, insisting that his past electoral performance shows that governors backing means nothing. Speaking during an interview on Noire TV, Obi argued that despite not having the backing of a single governor in the previous election, he was still able to win 12 states, alleging that two states were “taken away through rigging.” He said “It doesn’t matter whether 36 governors are with the president, I didn’t have one governor in the last election and…

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America, I find myself asking a question that millions of African football fans have asked for decades: can an African country finally win the World Cup? For the first time in history, Africa will have 10 representatives at football’s biggest tournament. Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia will carry the dreams of more than a billion people across the continent. When I look at that list, I see more than just football teams. I see decades of struggle, progress, heartbreak and…

Nollywood actor Stan Nze has condemned the reported theft of several mobile phones during the service of songs held in honour of late actor Alexx Ekubo, saying the incident reflects a deeper crisis of values among Nigerians. The Nigerian entertainment industry gathered on Wednesday to pay tribute to Ekubo, who died on May 11, 2026, after a battle with kidney cancer. However, reports of missing phones at the event sparked controversy on social media, with some attendees confirming that their devices were stolen. Speaking in a video posted after the ceremony on Thursday, Nze, who hosted the event, revealed that…

A Kwara-based legal practitioner, Nurudeen Aladodo, shares with TOHEEB OMOTAYO his near-death experience at the hands of operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps at their headquarters in Ilorin Could you walk us through the incident that occurred to you on April 10, 2026, in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State? It was Friday, and I went to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps office to attend to a client, Abdulraheem Omonla. I went there in the company of another client whom I was attending to before I received a call from the client at the NSCDC…

Sometimes, effective governance is not about creating new institutions; it is about placing existing institutions where they can work best. The Federal Government’s decision to relocate the National Agency for the Great Green Wall from Abuja to Kano is one such bold administrative move that deserves commendation. The Great Green Wall is an African-led megaproject originally launched in 2007 by the African Union to combat desertification and land degradation across the Sahel and Sahara regions. Spanning 22 countries from Senegal to Djibouti, the initiative is planting an 8,000 km mosaic of green and productive landscapes to restore fertile land and…

Opendoor, the San Francisco-based online home-buying platform, is shutting down its India operations less than two years after expanding its presence in the country. The decision has become a flashpoint in the debate over whether AI is starting to alter the economics of offshore work. In announcing the decision on Wednesday, CEO Kaz Nejatian cited a push to bring operational work back to the U.S., where Opendoor’s customers are, and a shift toward smaller AI-native teams. The company did not respond to requests for comment on how many employees were affected or how much of the decision was driven by…

The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Seriake Dickson, has sympathised with aspirants who participated in the party’s recently concluded primaries, acknowledging that the exercise experienced some irregularities. According to a post on his official X handle on Thursday, Dickson said while the primaries were not flawless, members should remain patient with the party as it navigates the challenges associated with its rapid growth. Last night, I had an interview with Arise TV, where I sympathised with our aspirants over some noticeable irregularities in our just-concluded primaries. I noted that, while not claiming that the exercise was perfect, I…