Author: Prima News

The 26th edition of the Milo Basketball Championship officially got underway with the conclusion of the Savannah Conference regional finals held at the Sani Abacha Indoor Sports Hall in Kano. The championship opened with remarks delivered by Opeyemi Jaiyeola, Category Development Manager, on behalf of the Category Manager, Gilbert Tweneboah, who reflected on the competition’s growth over the years. “Since 1999, what started with fewer than 500 schools has grown into a national movement, now engaging over 12,000 schools annually. This growth is not by chance. It’s a result of dedication, consistency, and the belief that every child deserves the…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 14 Brigade under Operation UDO KA have rescued a kidnap victim and intensified security operations across Abia State in a coordinated push against criminal groups. A statement by Assistant Director Army Public Relations attached to brigade Captain Mazinho Attah, on Friday stated that the soldiers from the 145 Battalion, working with Operation Crush and the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, carried out an intelligence-led operation in Umuahia that led to the rescue of Mr. Onyebuchi Nwaoha. He said the victim was abducted earlier by armed men, adding that the rescued victim and some…

Belgium have included striker Romelu Lukaku in their World Cup squad despite concerns over his fitness, with head coach Rudi Garcia admitting the forward is not yet in peak condition following a lengthy injury layoff. The Napoli striker, who recently turned 33, has managed just seven substitute appearances totalling 69 minutes in the 2025–26 season after spending two months recovering from a hamstring injury. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, Garcia said Lukaku remains a key figure for the national team but acknowledged that he is still working his way back to full sharpness. “Romelu has recovered, but he’s…

Afrobeats singer, Ayra Starr, whose real name is Oyinkansola Sarah, has spoken about how unstable electricity supply in Nigeria shaped her childhood, saying many African children continue to face limited access to power and basic energy needs. Ayra Starr spoke on Thursday during a conversation on equitable energy access at Global Citizen NOW in New York City, where she was interviewed by Zain Asher. Reflecting on growing up in Nigeria, the singer said living without stable electricity influenced her upbringing and daily experiences as a child. “The experience for me definitely made me who I am today because I’ve had…

Estimates indicate that around 28 million people in Afghanistan were living in poverty in 2025, with the situation compounded by mass population returns, worsening drought and shrinking international aid.While Afghanistan recorded a second consecutive year of economic growth, real GDP expanded by just 1.9 per cent in 2025, down from 2.3 per cent the previous year. Population growth, however, reached 6.5 per cent, resulting in an estimated 2.1 per cent decline in real GDP per capita. UNDP’s report, Afghanistan Socioeconomic Review, found that the share of Afghans facing subsistence insecurity remained largely unchanged, but an additional 1.4 million people were pushed…

In a creepy case against one of Nigeria’s barracudas of corruption, an unusual judicial whammy judgment was etched in the spine of history two days ago in a Nigerian court.  A former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, a very powerful figure in Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, was sentenced to 75 years in prison after he was convicted of pilfering a whopping sum of ‌N33.8bn ($24.71m) meant to dissipate looming darkness over every nook and cranny of the Nigerian nation. Instead of funnelling the funds into solving Nigerians’ protracted darkness menace, Mamman laundered 33.8 billion naira through private companies, funds that prosecutors…

Global technology companies are accelerating workforce reductions and internal overhauls as artificial intelligence moves fast from experimental tool to core operating infrastructure, triggering one of the most significant labour shifts in the sector in years. The latest move came last week, when US cloud security group Cloudflare announced plans to cut about 20 per cent of its global workforce, affecting more than 1,100 employees. The company, which also has a presence in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, said the decision was linked to a rapid surge in AI adoption across its operations, noting internal usage of AI tools had risen by…

A Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Prof. Eyo Ekpe, has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of harassing and assaulting him and other hospital workers during an attempt to arrest him over an alleged fake medical report. Ekpe, who is also the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee of the hospital, made the allegation during a press conference on Wednesday while narrating the events that led to the confrontation between the EFCC operatives and hospital staff. Videos seen by PUNCH Metro on Thursday on X showed the professor insisting that…

Tribest Corporate Service Group has announced the appointment of seasoned human resources and corporate administration expert, as Group Executive Director, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening the Group’s leadership capacity and accelerating its growth across its manpower, outsourcing, and energy support businesses. The appointment comes as Tribest Corporate Support Group continues to deepen its position as a leading provider of recruitment, outsourcing, workforce management, and energy support solutions for organizations across Nigeria. With over 35 years of professional experience spanning banking, manufacturing, oil servicing, and public sector operations, Abel Fadebi brings to the Board a wealth of leadership expertise…

By John Alechenu, ABUJA The leadership of the Labour Party has constituted a National Screening Committee to oversee the screening of aspirants ahead of the party’s nomination primaries for the 2027 General Elections. The decision was announced in a statement issued by the party in Abuja on Friday, citing Articles 20(1B)(d), 20(2)(d), and 27 of the Labour Party Constitution and provisions of the Electoral Guidelines for the 2026 Primaries. Nenadi Esther Usman will chair the committee. Members include Mrs Oluchi Oparah, Comrade Mohammad Salisu, Pastor Mrs Martina Umana, Mrs Deborah Yusuf, Dr Chibuzo Okereke, Dr OluAyewoh, and Hon. Iheanacho Obioma,…