Author: Prima News

The United States has threatened to impose tariffs on any country providing oil to Cuba, increasing pressure on the island nation following a decades-long trade embargo and the US seizure of Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro last month.Venezuela had been the main supplier of oil to Havana but Washington has been ratcheting up pressure on Cuba in recent weeks, including an executive order last Thursday threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba, including Mexico.“I can tell you that the Secretary-General is extremely concerned about the humanitarian situation in Cuba, which will worsen, and if not collapse, if…

Nigerian skit maker, Adebowale Adebayo popularly known as Mr. Macaroni has reacted to the video of kids recreating his popular ‘Daddy Wa’ skits. The young content creators wore adult-like attire in the video, portraying Mr. Macaroni’s ‘sugar daddy’ character, along with the roles of a potential lover and his wife. Reacting to the video in a post on X, formerly Twitter on Tuesday, he advised parents and guardians alike to be mindful of how they allow their children to showcase their talents. “Dear parents and guardians, I understand the urge to want to make the most out of our uniquely talented children. I…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsFebruary 13, 2026 17:09 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Predicted Chelsea line-up vs Hull City tonight Chelsea will be aiming to return to winning ways when they face Hull City in the FA Cup fourth round tie. The Blues travel to the MKM Stadium for tonight’s encounter and ahead of the game, manager Liam Rosenior could make several changes.Formation: 4-2-3-1Predicted Line-up:Robert Sanchez is expected to continue in goal with Filip Jorgensen still on the sidelines with an injury.Reece James has returned to training after a brief illness. He looks likely to return in the right-back spot.It could…

Nigeria’s groundwater resources are under growing threat from declining water tables, pollution, overuse, and climate change, Prof. Idris-Nda Abdullahi of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, has warned. He called for urgent reforms by the government to protect and sustainably manage the nation’s aquifers. Prof. Abdullahi made the appeal while delivering the 119th Inaugural Lecture of FUT Minna on Thursday, 12 February 2026, at the University Auditorium, Main Campus. The lecture, titled “Invisible but Indispensable: Groundwater, Wells, and the Environmental Legacy We Must Build,” highlighted the vital role groundwater plays in sustaining human life, ecosystems, and economic development. He…

Beer-maker Nigerian Breweries Plc turned the tables on the negative earnings position it reported for 2024, following a phenomenal foreign exchange loss The brewer posted a net profit of N99.1 billion last year, aided by stable exchange rates. The local unit of Amsterdam-based Heineken NV took a hit from exchange rate volatility in 2024, when its reporting currency, the naira, depreciated sharply following a devaluation, setting it up for an N157.6 billion FX loss. That also forced the company, which relies on imports for 40 per cent of its input costs, to book an after-tax loss of N144.9 billion that…

Spotify’s latest Valentine data signals that Nigerian listening is becoming more emotionally expansive, not more predictable. Across the Jan 1 to Feb 4 comparison window, Nigeria saw strong growth in mood-led playlist creation from 2024 to 2025, with rizz up +58%, simp up +66%, and yearn up +305%. From 2025 to 2026, we could see rizz up +82% and yearn up +170%. Together, these shifts point to a culture that is naming attraction, vulnerability, and longing in real time. A New Language for Modern Love On Valentine’s Day, Nigerian listeners moved between local and global love soundtracks, with Burna Boy,…

Sunday Igboho has urged Nnamdi Kanu to embrace dialogue with Federal Government after ending sit-at-home order. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that foremost Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to prioritise diplomatic engagement with the Federal Government in resolving his ongoing legal and political challenges. In a statement released on Friday and signed by his counsel, Pelumi Olajengbesi, Igboho commended Kanu for officially cancelling the Monday sit-at-home order that had disrupted economic and social activities across the South-East for five years. Igboho described…

“While cases have reduced, the conditions that led to the resurgence of this deadly disease in recent years remain and must be addressed,” said Regina De Dominicis, the UN Children Fund (UNICEF) regional director for Europe and Central Asia.Fifty-three countries in Europe and Central Asia reported 33,998 measles cases in 2025, down from 127,412 in 2024.The overall decreasing trend in cases reflects both outbreak response measures and the gradual decline in the number of people susceptible to measles infection as the virus made its way through under-vaccinated communities, according to UN agencies.Tackling deadly misinformationHowever, many cases could have been prevented…

Controversial crossdresser Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye has denied defaming prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, rapper Falz, following their demand for a retraction and apology over an alleged defamatory audio recording. The audio, which surfaced last month, reportedly involved Bobrisky claiming to have given the Falanas N10 million to secure a presidential pardon for his conviction earlier this year. However, Bobrisky has rejected the voice in the recording as his, stating, “I, Okuneye Idris, aka Bobrisky, didn’t give Falz or his dad any money for pardon. As a matter of fact, no penny was given to them.” This…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman said he was “very, very happy” after scoring and providing an assist in Atletico Madrid’s 4-0 win over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg. Lookman praised his team’s performance and said the players worked well together. “Of course, scoring is good, but I think the team played really well tonight,” he said after the match. The Nigerian forward also highlighted Atletico’s teamwork in front of goal. “In the box we were very professional, and today we showed a great level of teamwork,” he added. Lookman said the fans played a big role…