Author: Prima News

Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Tuesday that she has asked her Omani counterpart Badr al-Busaidi to use Oman’s airspace “if necessary” to evacuate Canadians from the region. “Our top priority right now is the 100,000 Canadians that are in the region,” Anand said during an event at the Toronto Board of Trade. She said that she is speaking to her counterparts from the Gulf countries as well as the Middle East and affirmed that Ottawa is “making sure that there are possibilities for Canadians” to receive the support they need in those countries. Tensions have escalated across the region…

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday discussed the situation in the Middle East with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi over the phone. “The development of the situation in the region resulting from the unprovoked armed aggression of the US and Israel against Iran was discussed,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. During the discussions, it was emphasized that such actions violate fundamental international law norms and have serious consequences for the entire Middle East region. “Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed the principled position in favor of de-escalating the situation, renouncing the use of force, and transitioning to a political-diplomatic settlement…

In a news release on Friday, High Commissioner Volker Türk said individuals suspected of being undocumented migrants are being surveilled, arrested and detained – sometimes violently – in locations ranging from hospitals and places of worship to courthouses, schools, markets and private homes.The UN rights chief said he was “astounded by the now-routine abuse and denigration of migrants and refugees.”He warned that fear generated by such federal operations is rippling through communities, with children missing school and medical appointments, out of concern that their parents may not return.“Those who dare to speak up or protest peacefully against heavy-handed immigration raids…

As data-center developers frantically seek to secure power for their operations, one startup is proposing a novel solution: Build them into floating offshore wind turbines. San Francisco–based offshore wind-power developer Aikido Technologies today announced its plans to start housing data centers in the underwater tanks that keep its turbine platforms afloat. The turbines will supply the power for the servers, and onboard batteries and grid connection will provide backup. The company’s first prototype, a 100-kilowatt unit, is scheduled to launch in the North Sea off the coast of Norway by the end of this year. A 15-to-18-megawatt project off the…

NNPCL has increased petrol price to ₦960 per litre. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), increasing the cost of petrol to ₦960 per litre in Abuja. Checks by NewsOnline  across several NNPCL retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday showed that the new price represents an ₦85 increase from the ₦875 per litre sold on Monday. New Petrol Prices Take Effect Across Abuja The updated price has already been implemented at NNPCL stations along Kubwa Expressway, Gwarimpa, Wuse Zone 6, Zone 4, and…

By Aduragbemi Omiyale One of the leading salt refiners in Nigeria, Nascon Allied Industries Plc, a subsidiary of Dangote Group, has recorded a 27 per cent spike in revenue for the 2025 financial year. The financial statements of the company disclosed that earnings stood at N152.7 billion compared with the N120.4 billion achieved in 2024, driven by a robust demand for its salt and seasoning products and improved production stability. This helped the firm to raise its gross profit by 33 per cent to N73.9 billion from N55.5 billion, as the profit after tax went up by 115 per cent…

The All Progressives Congress in Jigawa State has elected a new set of executives, with Ahmad Garba emerging as state chairman in a consensus-driven congress held on Tuesday. The state congress took place at Dutse Stadium in the state capital, barely two weeks after the ward and local government congresses, in line with the timetable issued by the party’s national headquarters. Announcing the outcome shortly after the exercise, Chairman of the APC State Congress Committee, Shehu Ma’azu, said the election was conducted through consensus, with single candidates contesting the available positions. “The exercise was consensus-driven, with single candidates contesting the…

A Non-Governmental Organisation, Lawyers Alert, has called for the advancement of reproductive rights in Nigeria, emphasising the need for safe access to termination of unplanned pregnancies. The call was made during a two-day training organised by LA at the H3 Event Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, under the theme: “The Judiciary and Advancing Reproductive Rights in Nigeria,” according to a statement on Thursday. Speaking at the event, legal practitioner Bamidele Jacobs highlighted the challenges faced by women and girls who become pregnant as a result of rape by insurgents, bandits, or through incest. He noted that Nigeria’s restrictive laws on…

After six wins in seven matches, propelling them into a UEFA Champions League spot, Michael Carrick has brought a renewed sense of belief to Old Trafford. ABIODUN ADEWALE examines why the former midfielder is being touted as the next big manager for the club after Sir Alex Ferguson. Sunday’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford made it six wins in seven games for Carrick since his return to replace Ruben Amorim in January, sparking optimism among the fans. Their performances, particularly at home, have inspired confidence and yielded vital Premier League points, lifting them to third place on…

Nollywood actress Faithia Balogun has announced the burial arrangements for her mother, Gloria Williams. The actress disclosed the details in a post shared on her Instagram page on Monday. According to the schedule released by the family, a wake-keep will be held on Friday, March 6. This will be followed by interment and lying-in-state on Saturday, March 7. A Thanksgiving Mass is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, at St. Monica Catholic Church. Faithia noted that the ceremonies would be private, with attendance strictly by invitation and limited to close friends and relatives. She added that a later date would be…