Author: Prima News

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined marginally to 15.10 per cent in January 2026, down from 15.15 per cent recorded in December 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. This decline came despite earlier projections by analysts that Nigeria’s inflation could climb to 19 per cent in January. The NBS report showed that the Consumer Price Index fell to 127.4 in January from 131.2 in December, representing a 3.8-point decrease. The NBS said the January headline inflation rate was 0.05 percentage points lower than the rate recorded in December. On…

The Federal Government has filed charges against the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The charges, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026, were filed before the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, by the Federal Republic of Nigeria as complainant and El-Rufai as defendant. According to court documents seen by PUNCH Online, the prosecution claimed that on February 13, 2026, while appearing as a guest on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme in Abuja, El-Rufai admitted that he and others unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. In count one, the Federal Government alleges that the admission amounts to an…

Wimbart, an award-winning public relations agency specialising in business and technology sectors across Africa and emerging markets, has launched Wimbart Lite, a dedicated service designed specifically for pre-seed and early-stage startups. The new division will be led by Maria Adediran, Associate Director and founding team member, who has been appointed as Head of Wimbart Lite, the public relations firm stated in an email on Monday. Having navigated some of the continent’s most complex news cycles for nearly a decade, Wimbart has built a strong reputation across African markets, including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt. As Africa’s technology ecosystem matures,…

Fodder cutters are fearsome machines with huge circular blades spinning at high speed, powered by small generators. Operated by rural workers in several developing countries, including India, Pakistan and Kenya, they pose a constant risk – many have had hands or arms amputated following accidents.The consequences are devastating. Tasks that shape daily life – harvesting crops, kneading dough, stitching embroidery – suddenly become impossible. Thousands of women are left with reduced independence, lost livelihoods, and, too often, social exclusion.Until recently, advanced prosthetics were far beyond their reach. Now, homegrown AI tools are opening the door to the same kinds of…

The Nigeria Police have arrested prankster, Ubani Zion Chibuike, ZFancy, for sponsoring videos where he was accused of heinous crimes such as rape and rituals. ZFancy who has been under the radar claimed the videos were scripted and part of his attempt to regain the spotlight. His revelation drew mixed reaction, with popular social media personality, VeryDarkBlackMan promising to get him arrested for joking with such a sensitive social issue. The police statement on the arrest signed by Force Spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi reads, “The Nigeria Police Force, through the NPF National Cybercrime Centre, has arrested a Nigerian ‘prankster’, one…

Akwa United FC claimed a 1–0 victory over Rovers FC in a Nigeria National League Matchday 10 clash at the Uyo Township Stadium on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The match started with early drama. In the 7th minute, Aniebiet Sunday appeared to score from Etim Charles’ cross, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Akwa United continued to press, with Etim Charles seeing a curling corner fly just over the bar in the 38th minute. The second half saw both sides create chances. Yannick’s curling free kick in the 47th minute was tipped over by Rovers goalkeeper Chibueze Lambert, while…

President Bola Tinubu has pledged Nigeria’s support and commitment to the swift implementation of the provisions of the revitalised agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan. Prominent among the nation’s proposals as presented by the president is the immediate and unconditional release of the country’s First Vice President, Riek Machar, and other key opposition figures. President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stated this Sunday, during the African Union (AU) High-Level Adhoc Committee For South Sudan, tagged the C-5 Plus Summit, chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and held on the margins of the…

Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of the THISDAY/Arise Media Group, has announced the official launch of LekeeLekee, a new social media platform developed by the media conglomerate as part of its digital expansion strategy. In a statement heralding the launch, Mr Obaigbena disclosed that LekeeLekee is now live on the App Store, Google Play, and the web, and is also available as a Progressive Web App (PWA), enabling seamless access across devices and connectivity levels. Described as a fast, cutting-edge social media platform and super app, LekeeLekee was developed by ARISE Broadcast and THISDAY Media Group to cater to what the organisation…

PalmPay has partnered AfriGO to allow users request Nigeria’s domestic payment card directly through the PalmPay mobile app, expanding access to card-based services within its digital ecosystem. The integration enables customers initiate AfriGO card applications inside the app, eliminating the need for separate banking channels. By embedding the feature into a wallet already widely used for transfers and bill payments, PalmPay strengthens its role in Nigeria’s evolving digital payments landscape. AfriGO, Nigeria’s national domestic card scheme was introduced to support local payment infrastructure, reduce transaction costs and promote financial inclusion. Through PalmPay’s extensive agent network and customer support centers, users…

El-Rufai has demanded clarification from NSA over alleged Thallium Sulphate procurement. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally requested clarification from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) over what he described as information available to opposition leaders concerning the alleged procurement of a toxic chemical substance. In a letter dated January 30, 2026, and addressed to the National Security Adviser in Abuja, El-Rufai said he was seeking “clarification and reassurance” regarding reports that ONSA planned to import approximately 10 kilograms of thallium sulphate from a supplier in Poland.   The former governor shared…