Author: Prima News

There are burdens borne quietly, and sacrifices made far from public view. Among those who shoulder such responsibilities are seafarers, the men and women whose dedication keeps the world moving. Every year on June 25, the global maritime community marks the International Day of the Seafarer, an observance established by the International Maritime Organisation to recognise the invaluable contributions of seafarers to global commerce and human well-being. In 2026, the commemoration carries added significance under the theme “Carrying World Trade. Carrying the Risks”. The theme aptly captures the reality of millions of seafarers who spend months at sea, often under…

Salome Mikadze-Struk is no stranger to adversity. The daughter of refugees, she built a software-development business as an undergraduate at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and kept it running despite the outbreak of war in her native Ukraine. Now, she’s drawing on her experiences to mentor tech-startup founders and speak publicly about the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship.Mikadze-Struk was studying at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., when COVID-19 struck. Classes went online, and she moved back to Ukraine. In the midst of that disruption she saw an opportunity to develop her business idea, called Movadex, by tapping Ukraine’s pool…

The family of late comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has received N7.5m in donations after a public appeal over unpaid rent, school fees and poor living conditions. The update was shared on Friday by content creator King Mitchy via Instagram, two days after she posted a video showing Mr Ibu’s widow and children pleading for assistance. “First of all, I sincerely want to thank everyone who donated. Together, we were able to raise ₦7.5 million for the family. God bless every single one of you,” she wrote. According to her, the donations will be used to…

United Capital Plc has emerged as a significant shareholder in Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) after its stake reached 5 percent of the company’s issued share capital, according to a regulatory disclosure. The disclosure was made by NGX Group in a market notification signed by Group Company Secretary, Izuchukwu Akpa, in accordance with Rule 17.13 of the Nigerian Exchange Rulebook (Issuers’ Rules), which requires listed companies to notify the market whenever a shareholder reaches or exceeds the 5 percent ownership threshold. According to the filing, United Capital’s total shareholding stood at 5 percent of NGX Group’s issued share capital…

The Lagos State Special Offences Court, on Friday, set 9 July for ruling on the admissibility of extra-judicial statements credited to a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, who is facing $4.5 billion fraud charges. Trial judge Rahman Oshodi fixed the date after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and the defence over the voluntariness of the statements sought to be tendered by the prosecution. Mr Emefiele and his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of receiving gratification and making corrupt demands while serving as…

Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has described Northern Nigeria as a conquered society, blaming what he called poor leadership, greed, insecurity, and worsening economic hardship for the region’s current challenges. Shehu made the remarks in a post on his X handle on Thursday, where he argued that the North had been defeated physically and tactically under democratic rule. According to him, the region’s problems were largely self-inflicted. “The North has been defeated physically and tactically,” he wrote. “The defeat became possible on account of some greedy and cowardly Northerners with material afflictions, who mortgaged the North on selfish grounds just…

News » Premier League news » Manchester United newsJune 26, 2026 19:26 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Man Utd summer 2026 transfer targets Araujo to Man Utd soon? Manchester United are eyeing a summer move for Sporting CP left-back Maxi Araujo, according to Portuguese outlet Record. The Red Devils are aiming to add more quality in the left-back department, given they have largely depended on Luke Shaw.Shaw managed to stay fit throughout the Premier League season, but his fitness could be put to the rest with more matches.United are back in the Champions League next season, and they could potentially play 60 games…

Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has announced his enlistment into the United States Army, describing it as the fulfilment of a personal dream and a tribute to his late father, who served in the Nigeria Police Force. The actor disclosed this in an Instagram post on Friday, where he reflected on the physical and emotional demands of his military training. According to Momodu, the journey tested his resilience, pushing him through months of rigorous training and isolation. “From inception, I have always believed in achievements earned through merit, which is why I constantly push myself beyond limits. “This particular one was…

This is happening as foreign actors continue to transfer arms, parts, ammunition and munitions as well as jet fuel and other dual-use items to the military, which risks facilitating violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. The report warned that reductions and suspensions in foreign aid are threatening locally led civilian protection efforts aimed at saving lives and ensuring a minimum level of access to essential services despite continuous military attacks on civilians.   “Predictable funding is essential to strengthen civilian protection initiatives,” it said. Violations, violence and denial of aid Myanmar has been mired in conflict since the military seized power in February 2021.   The report covers the period from the announcement of elections in August 2025 through the…

In public health, progress is often measured not just by ambition, but by outcomes. Few countries today illustrate this more clearly than Sweden – a Nation that is quietly redefining what success in tobacco control can look like. With adult smoking rates now at approximately 5.6 per cent, Sweden stands on the threshold of becoming Europe’s first smoke-free society. This is not simply a statistical milestone; it represents a profound shift in how nicotine consumption is understood and managed at a population level. While much of the world continues to frame tobacco control in binary terms (use versus abstinence), Sweden’s…