Author: Prima News

UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told reporters that access to the town had been “extremely difficult due to the continued fighting.” Of the 10,000 people who lived there before the full-scale invasion in February 2022, only about 500 remain, “most of them older people and people with disabilities.”According to Ukrainian authorities, hostilities between Tuesday and Wednesday morning caused several civilian deaths and injuries, including children. The regions of Donetsk, Dnipro, Sumy and Kherson were reported to be the hardest hit.In Zaporizhzhia region, a hospital and a pre-school were damaged, and thousands of people were left without heating following an attack, underscoring…

Award-winning Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has said that women are the backbone of Nigeria’s film industry, saying they dominate key areas and often operate multiple businesses alongside their acting careers. Speaking during an interview at Naija FM 102.7 which was shared on Youtube on Friday and has since been trending, the actress emphasised the critical role women have played in sustaining Nollywood from its early days. “Women are the ones who hold this industry, right from the start. Women are the ones who do well for this industry. Women are mostly the producers. Women are the ones who hold Nollywood…

At least nine clubs have qualified for the fifth round of the FA Cup following a busy weekend of fourth-round fixtures. Wrexham and Chelsea were the first to advance on Friday night, with more teams joining them on Saturday. At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City defeated Salford 2-0, with goals from Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marc Guehi. West Ham United qualified after Crysencio Summerville scored the winner in extra time against Burton Albion. At Villa Park, Newcastle United knocked out 10-man Aston Villa, while Liverpool sealed a 3-0 win over Brighton. Several fourth-round fixtures are still to be played on Sunday.…

The State Security Services (SSS) on Friday arraigned Osaze Adun before Justice R. A. Ogbevoen of Benin High Court in Edo State, over the alleged attack and abduction of veteran filmmaker, Don Pedro Obaseki. Last Monday, the SSS said that it had formally taken over the investigation into the alleged attack on the veteran filmmaker, which took place in Benin City on 28 December 2025. Femi Falana, lead counsel to Mr Obaseki, announced that the SSS has taken over the investigation in recognition of the nature, gravity, and implications of the acts complained of. In a statement, Mr Falana said…

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged to foster unity among political leaders in the state, warning against what he described as do-or-die politics. The governor made the remarks during the second special prayer session and Qur’anic recitation held at the Government House, Kano, where 4,444 reciters gathered on Saturday. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Tofa, Yusuf said the recent collective devotion to Almighty God for unity, peace and prosperity in the state was already yielding positive outcomes. The statement read, “Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said that the…

By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira depreciated further against the United States Dollar by N1.76 or 0.13 per cent on Friday in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX) to close at N1,33.42/$1, in contrast to the N1,353.66/$1 it was exchanged a day earlier. However, the Naira appreciated against the Pound Sterling in the same market window yesterday by N5.05 to trade at N1,844.59 versus Thursday’s closing price of N1,849.64/£1, and against the Euro, it improved by 75 Kobo to quote at N1,60/€1 versus the previous day’s N1,608.68/€1. At the GTBank FX desk, the domestic currency lost N6 on the US…

When the Senate passed the 2022 Amendment Act Bill recently, many Nigerians, political activists, CSO and opposition politicians expected it to close the various gaps exposed in the 2023 general elections. Many Nigerians earnestly look forward to a major reform of the electoral act to a legal backing for “real time” transmission of results but the Upper legislative chamber rejected “realtime” transmission of election results thereby extinguishing the expectations of the Nigerian people and accountability framework. This rejection by the Senate caused a public uproar, outrage and reopen distrust, transparency and credibility of future elections. Critics and opposition political parties…

MicroVision, a solid-state sensor technology company located in Redmond, Wash., says it has designed a solid-state automotive lidar sensor intended to reach production pricing below US $200. That’s less than half of typical prices now, and it’s not even the full extent of the company’s ambition. The company says its longer-term goal is $100 per unit. MicroVision’s claim, which, if realized, would place lidar within reach of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) rather than limiting it to high-end autonomous vehicle programs. Lidar’s limited market penetration comes down to one issue: cost.Comparable mechanical lidars from multiple suppliers now sell in the $10,000…

Speaking to reporters from Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo, WFP Country Director Tania Goossens said some 400,000 people are facing acute humanitarian needs after the island was hit by back-to-back cyclones in the space of three weeks.Ms. Goossens recently returned from a mission to the port city Toamasina (also known as Tamatave), the country’s second largest urban centre, where Gezani made landfall on Tuesday evening with wind gusts of up to 250 kilometres per hour.“The scale of the destruction is really overwhelming,” Ms. Goossens insisted.Nearly 40 deathsShe said that according to the authorities, 80 per cent of the city has suffered damage…

The critically acclaimed drama series “Shogun” has dominated the Emmy award nominations announced on Wednesday, earning an impressive 25 nods and transporting viewers back to early 17th-century Japan. The series, adapted from James Clavell’s historical fiction novel, has captivated audiences with its portrayal of the intricate and deadly court politics of feudal Japan. “The Bear” set a new record in the comedy category with 23 nominations, surpassing “Only Murders in the Building,” which garnered 21 nods. In the limited or anthology series section, “True Detective: Night Country,” starring Jodie Foster, led the pack with 19 nominations. How my Husband died…