Author: Prima News

As 2025 was preparing to round off its much want-away turbulence, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, known for its unexplainable and never-ending gridlocks, served another of its delicacies, daily grounding traffic between Magboro and Ojodu-Berger to the pains of the already traumatised motorists and the commuters on the busiest highway in Nigeria. This was not unusual, by the way, except that the users appeared to be gradually forgetting the days of horror on the road when it appeared that the contractors colluded with the government to unleash uncommon venom on Nigerians using this very important artery in and out of the nation’s…

Nestled between two conference halls at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is a pathway lined with Google’s latest tech — and its cutest robot figures. Here, spectators can step inside homey, wood-paneled booths and try out features across Pixel, Android XR and Search. Welcome to Android Avenue. I swung by Google’s setup to check out demos for its latest products and features. Greeting me at the entrance and setting the scene was an adorably colorful Android statue waving hello. CNET’s Tara Brown and I hold up our access stickers in front of a matching Android. Abrar Al-Heeti/CNETIn one booth, I tried…

The Nigeria Police Force has unveiled the official portrait of its acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ahead of his swearing-in on Wednesday. The development was disclosed in a post on X by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Tuesday. In the portrait released by the Force, Disu was formally described as the Inspector-General of Police. President Bola Tinubu is expected to swear in Disu as the substantive IGP during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, following the unanimous endorsement of his appointment by the Nigeria Police Council on Monday. “The swearing-in ceremony will take place during…

By Adedapo Adesanya Live-learning and creator-economy platform, Hallos, as part of its expansion drive, has unveiled plans to equip millions of youths and women with digital skills and monetisation opportunities through the Learning247 Hallos Summit, aimed at integrating Nigeria’s South-East into the rapidly expanding global creator economy. At a sensitisation and stakeholder engagement forum in Enugu, the organisation also called for stronger strategic partnerships with government agencies, educational institutions, development organisations, media houses and private-sector stakeholders to advance the creator economy as a credible engine for mass employment, youth prosperity and inclusive economic growth. The chief executive of Hallos, Mr…

By Esther Onyegbula Tragedy struck on Tuesday morning at the busy Badagry Roundabout as a Dangote long truck rammed into commercial motorcyclists, killing three persons, including an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The fatal accident, which occurred at about 9:46 a.m., involved a Dangote truck reportedly travelling from Lagos along the Badagry Motorway en route to the Seme axis. Eyewitnesses said the truck lost control near the roundabout, crushing two motorcycles in the process. Three persons, including a LASTMA officer who was on duty, were confirmed dead at the scene. The impact of the crash left…

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has announced that Nigeria will take delivery of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that has shown 100% effectiveness in preventing HIV infection in clinical trials. A short statement released by the Head of Public Relations, NACA, Toyin Aderibigbe, on Monday said the agency has secured regulatory approval from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. Lenacapavir is an injectable treatment administered twice a year, making it a more convenient alternative to daily oral prevention drugs. The drug is expected to be available in Nigeria and 119 other low-…

  Super Falcons and AS Roma Women winger Omorinsola Babajide has described Nigeria’s victory at WAFCON X under coach Justin Madugu as the highlight of her career. The 27-year-old joined the Nigerian national team in 2023, having switched her international allegiance from England two years earlier. She quickly made an impact, scoring and setting up a goal in Nigeria’s match against Tunisia during the 2024 WAFCON tournament. Reflecting on the tournament, Babajide recalled the thrilling final against Morocco, where the Super Falcons overturned a two-goal deficit. “At half-time, I just felt like we had a never-say-die mentality. It was a…

Nollywood actress and reality TV star Annie Idibia has addressed speculations surrounding her marital status, clarifying that she does not see herself as a single mum but as a single woman raising two kids. In a post shared on her Instagram page on Monday, the actress reposted a message by an Instagram user, #katyeneff, who identifies as a “Feminine Magnetism & Aliveness Activator,” reflecting on identity, motherhood and personal growth. “I’m not a single Mom. I’m a single woman raising two kids,” the post read. It continued, “My children don’t need me married. They need me alive. They need me…

Lebanon was pulled deeper into the war in the Middle East on Tuesday as the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah launched ​missiles at Israel for a second consecutive day and Israel sent troops into the south and carried out waves of air ‌strikes. Israel’s neighbour to the north and the theatre of numerous conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon had avoided spillover from the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran until Monday, when Hezbollah opened fire with drones and missiles. With dozens of people killed in retaliatory airstrikes, Hezbollah’s move to enter the conflict has sharpened long-standing divisions in Lebanon over its status as an…

Ukraine’s push for a fast track into the European Union as part of any ​peace deal has hit stiff resistance from EU governments, who do not want to open the Pandora’s box of problems that they fear a quick accession would ‌unleash. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants a 2027 date to join the EU as part of a settlement to end Russia’s war, hoping this would anchor his country in Europe’s main political club and offer a path to greater prosperity, security and stability. A clear route into the EU could be vital for Zelenskiy in selling any peace settlement to…