Author: Prima News

The Israeli ​military said on ‌Monday it had destroyed a plane used ​by Iran’s late ​Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ⁠at Tehran’s Mehrabad ​airport overnight. It said the ​aircraft had been used by senior Iranian officials ​and military figures ​to travel domestically and internationally ‌and ⁠coordinate with allied countries Mehrabad is one of Tehran’s oldest airports, ​now ​serving ⁠domestic and regional flights. In addition ​to being ​the ⁠busiest civilian domestic airport, it is a ⁠dual-use ​facility housing ​air force assets.

The Philippines said on Monday it rejected Beijing’s assertion of sovereignty over the entire South China Sea, disputing a claim by ​China’s embassy that a Filipino diplomat had once conceded the disputed Scarborough ‌Shoal was not part of Philippine territory. “China must be reminded that maritime and territorial claims are subject to established international legal procedures and dispute settlement mechanisms, not through unilateral proclamations or social media ​posts,” Philippine foreign ministry spokesperson Rogelio Villanueva told a briefing. Villanueva said the Philippines ​had “indivisible, incontrovertible and longstanding sovereignty” over Scarborough Shoal and the islands Manila ⁠holds in the Spratly archipelago. The…

Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi said on Monday that Moscow and Nairobi had agreed that ​Kenyan nationals would no longer fight for Russia in ‌Ukraine. Mudavadi made the statement after holding talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow. “His excellency has conversed with us on the issue of ​the welfare of Kenyans who are in Russia and ​more specifically those who are involved in the special ⁠operation,” Mudavadi said. “And I want to make it clear ​that we have now agreed that Kenyans shall not be enlisted ​through the (Russian) Ministry of Defence – they will no longer…

Twenty-three-year-old videographer, Onyinyechi Nwachukwu, popularly known online as Darkskinned Ella, speaks to GRACE EDEMA about the motivation behind her videos at BRT stations, the harassments she experienced while filming, and the response from the authorities following the viral clips What prompted the idea of the 100 Days BRT Challenge you have been documenting online? I started the 100 Days BRT Challenge because life in Lagos can be very stressful. I personally struggle a lot trying to balance my daily routine. The idea began when I decided to document one of my struggles—waking up very early in the morning to go…

The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board says the Model Smart School in Karshi, Abuja, is using technology-driven teaching to improve learning outcomes. The Acting Executive Chairman of the board, Mrs Florence Wenegieme, stated this when she paid a familiarisation visit to the school in Abuja on Monday. She added that the school was initiated by the Universal Basic Education Commission and supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency to integrate advanced technology into the learning environment. Wenegieme, who was at the school to assess the state of the facilities and operational challenges, explained that the smart school was…

The Swiss government on Monday pressed the electorate to reject an initiative aimed at restricting the population to ​10 million, which it argues will jeopardise cooperation ‌with the European Union and damage the economy. The initiative, supported by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, or SVP, faces a referendum on June ​14 at a time when Switzerland is moving to ​deepen relations with the EU in order to safeguard ⁠market access to its main trade partner. Under the plan, the ​permanent resident population must not exceed 10 million before 2050, ​and Switzerland should abandon its freedom of movement agreement with the…

In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched a disarmingly simple campaign they called the Giving Pledge: a public commitment, open to the world’s wealthiest people, to give away more than half their fortune during their lifetime or upon their death. The moment seemed to call for it. Tech was minting billionaires faster than any industry in history, and the question of how those fortunes would impact society was just beginning to take shape. “We’re talking trillions over time,” Buffett told Charlie Rose that year. The trillions materialized. The giving, less so. The numbers are no longer shocking to anyone…

The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, Gholamreza Raja, has criticised the recent resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council condemning Iran’s actions in the Gulf region, describing the measure as one-sided and politically motivated. Raja, in an exclusive chat with Punch Online on Monday, said the resolution failed to reflect the realities surrounding the crisis and ignored what he described as acts of aggression against Iran. The envoy argued that the measure, which called for an immediate halt to hostilities and condemned Iran’s alleged targeting of critical infrastructure across the Gulf region, did not address…

By Aduragbemi Omiyale Nigerian lender, Zenith Bank Plc, is expanding its footprint in the United Kingdom, with the opening of a new branch in Manchester. The launching of this branch is on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with government officials from Nigeria and the United Kingdom, regulators, investors, customers, and business leaders from both countries expected to grace the occasion. A statement from the bank said the new Manchester branch would complement Zenith Bank’s existing operations in the UK and serve as a strategic hub for supporting businesses engaged in international trade and investment. Through the branch, the bank will provide…

Image Source Every entrepreneur starts with an idea, but turning that idea into a functioning business usually requires capital. Early funding helps cover essential costs, including product development, inventory, technology, and marketing. Without adequate financing, even promising concepts can stall before reaching the market. For many founders, understanding where to find funding and how to qualify for it becomes one of the first major challenges of building a company. Entrepreneurs across the world face this challenge, including those operating in growing markets, where cities have become major startup hubs. Despite the rising entrepreneurial activity, many founders still struggle to access…