Author: Prima News

More Nigerians are leaving the country in search of better opportunities abroad. Migration itself is neither shameful nor inherently negative; people have always moved across borders for education, work, adventure and global exposure.The real tragedy begins when relocation is no longer a choice inspired by ambition but an escape driven by fear, frustration and the disappearance of hope.Why do so many Nigerians increasingly believe that their future lies outside their own country?The answer cannot be separated from decades of poor leadership, corruption, insecurity, unemployment, poverty and failing public infrastructure. Funds meant to build industries, create jobs, equip hospitals, strengthen security,…

By Adedapo Adesanya Oil market rose on Thursday after United States strikes on Iran and ‌renewed Israel threats against Iran revived concerns about disruption to Middle East supplies. Brent crude futures were up 15 cents or 0.16 per cent to $95.78 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude ​futures gained 63 cents or 0.69 per cent to trade at $91.64 per barrel. The latest attacks by the US on Iran marked the most substantial exchange of fire between the two nations since July, with the war now in its seventh month. Reuters reported that Iran’s health ​minister said 18…

Governor Uba Sani has approved an upward review of salaries and allowances for emirs, chiefs, district heads and village heads across Kaduna State. In a statement announcing the approval on Wednesday, the Commissioner of Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki disclosed that the upward review covers traditional rulers across the three senatorial districts. The statement quoted the Commissioner of Local Government Affairs, Sadiq Mamman Lagos as saying that the review is aimed at improving their welfare and strengthening their capacity to effectively discharge their responsibilities at the grassroots. Mr Maiyaki said that the Commissioner further announced that Governor Uba Sani has…

Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has appealed to state governors and lawmakers to reconsider the distribution of motorcycles as palliatives, warning that some of the vehicles could eventually be diverted to terrorists and used to support their operations. Musa made the call on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he spoke about the Federal Government’s efforts to tackle terrorism and the challenges facing security agencies in the country. According to the minister, motorcycles provide terrorists with an advantage because they can be used to navigate difficult terrain, move rapidly and escape security operatives. “We try to appeal…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsSeptember 3, 2026 20:26 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal transfer targets Arsenal wanted to sign Martinez Arsenal made a late approach to sign Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez before the transfer deadline, according to The Daily Mail. The Gunners signed just one forward in Christos Tzolis this summer, but they also had plans to bring in a marquee attacking player.Morgan Rogers was the initial target, but he ultimately joined the Blues. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior emerged as a lucrative option soon after, but the Gunners could not convince him to leave Los Blancos.Atletico Madrid’s Julian…

This action is strengthening the military capabilities of the warring parties and enabling increasingly sophisticated military operations with devastating consequences for civilians, according to the report by the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan.The report documented the involvement of transnational entities operating in several countries in recruiting, training, and deploying foreign personnel to support the RSF, as well as facilitating the transfer of weapons, ammunition, and military technology, and providing logistical support.It also concluded that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the SAF used foreign-supplied drones in operations that harmed civilians and civilian objects.Civilians bearing the bruntThe…

In the 1960s NASA began developing a system of reusable space shuttles to make its work more efficient and to reduce costs. The shuttles could launch like rockets, maneuver in Earth’s orbit, and land like airplanes. They also could carry large satellites to and from orbit.Like other types of transportation, machinery eventually breaks down, and parts need to be replaced or fixed. And the cargo being carried to and from Earth has to be moved to its final destination. To complete such tasks, Spar Aerospace (now part of MDA Space) of Brampton, Ont., Canada, and the National Research Council in…

FairMoney has surpassed 30 million registered users in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that FairMoney Microfinance Bank has surpassed 30 million registered users in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the digital financial institution’s expansion across the country. The Central Bank of Nigeria-licensed microfinance bank announced the milestone on Thursday, September 3, 2026, saying it reflected the growing adoption of technology-enabled financial services among Nigerian individuals and businesses.  FairMoney provides access to digital banking services, including savings, money transfers, bill payments, cards, credit and asset financing through its technology platform. The bank said reaching more than 30 million registered users demonstrated how technology could help…

By Aduragbemi Omiyale Foremost financial market conglomerate Anchoria Capital Group has posited that private capital, deeper capital markets, stronger institutions and policy consistency will play crucial roles in determining Nigeria’s next growth phase. At the Anchoria Investor Forum 2026, tagged The Quorum, it was disclosed that the nation was entering the early stage of a new investment cycle and transitioning from macroeconomic adjustment to a more selective, fundamentals-driven growth phase. For the past three years, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has introduced economic reforms that have negatively affected citizens. The economy has had to battle with weak household purchasing power, elevated…

US President Donald Trump’s White House on Thursday unveiled a website featuring classic arcade games — but with a “MAGA” twist, in which players can deport migrants and build a border wall. Rights groups swiftly criticized the release of the online games, which comes as the Trump administration steps up its mass arrest and deportation program for undocumented migrants. One game called Rio Run — an updated version of the game Snake — features a digital version of US border czar Tom Homan chasing migrants with different skin colors next to the Rio Grande river on the Mexican border. Another…