Author: Prima News

The maiden National Convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, held on May 9, 2026, at the Angeles Event Centre and Mall in Abuja, carried an unmistakable aura. It was not merely a gathering of politicians seeking electoral relevance; it was presented as a movement determined to reconnect politics with humanity, empathy and national healing. From the early hours of the day, Abuja assumed the atmosphere of a political festival. Thousands of supporters from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory flooded the convention venue with chants, banners and renewed optimism. The atmosphere was electric, yet purposeful. Unlike the…

Electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, which makes devices and components for Apple, Google, Nvidia, and Sony, among other tech giants, confirmed on Monday that it was hit by a cyberattack that may have affected some of its factories. In a statement sent to media outlets, Foxconn said that the cyberattack affected facilities in North America, and that “the affected factories are currently resuming normal production.” The ransomware gang Nitrogen claimed responsibility for breaching Foxconn in a statement on its dark web leak site, where the group publicizes its victims in an attempt to extort them. Typically, if the victim doesn’t pay…

Governor Seyi Makinde has said his administration is driven by competence and capacity rather than party affiliation, insisting that governance under his leadership is not defined by political loyalty or partisan boundaries. Makinde stated this on Wednesday at University of Ibadan while reacting to concerns over his administration’s engagement with individuals linked to the opposition All Progressives Congress. The governor specifically addressed criticisms surrounding the involvement of Bimbo Adekanmbi and Dr Morohunkola Thomas in the state’s political and administrative space. According to him, his administration prioritises individuals who possess the competence and ability to contribute meaningfully to the development of…

Dangote Industries Limited is partnering with the Niger State Government to accelerate industrialisation, attract investment, and expand economic opportunities in the state. According to a statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company is collaborating with the state government on several economic initiatives. The statement stated that apart from sponsoring the annual trade fair, Dangote Rice Limited had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state government for the supply of paddy rice over the next 10 years. “According to the MoU, Dangote Rice Limited has committed to a guaranteed off-take of 1 million metric…

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which begins on Thursday. President Tinubu was received at the Presidential Wing of the Kigali International Airport by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda. Others who came to receive the President included the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mohammed Mohammed, the Nigerian Chargé d’Affaires in Rwanda, Ibrahim Zanna and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare. President…

…as CBN seeks dismissal of suit By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed May 22 to deliver judgment on a suit seeking to strip the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of the right to ownership of the eNaira digital platform. The suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/113/2021 was instituted before the court by ENaira Payment Solutions Limited, a company registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2004. The firm insisted that the move to withdraw its registration, following the CBN’s decision in 2021 to launch the pilot scheme for its digital currency (the eNaira),…

Egyptian giants Ismaily SC have been officially relegated to the Egyptian second division for the first time in their 68-year history. The historic club from the city of Ismailia suffered a 2-1 defeat to Wadi Degla on Wednesday night, confirming their relegation after a disappointing campaign. The result marks one of the darkest moments in the history of Egyptian football, with Ismaily, one of the country’s most respected clubs, unable to avoid the drop despite their rich pedigree. Founded in 1924, Ismaily are widely regarded as one of the traditional powerhouses of Egyptian football and remain the first North African…

Record producer and music executive Michael Collins Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy has revealed that parting ways with former Mavin Records artiste Di’Ja was one of the most difficult decisions of his career. Speaking during a recent episode of the Crea8torium podcast which started trending on Wednesday, the Mavin boss recounted the emotional moment, admitting that he struggled to handle the situation because he views all artistes signed to his label as family. “One of the most difficult decisions of my career was when I had to let Di’ja go. That was difficult, and I don’t think I will…

Oluwajoba Fagbulu, popularly known as MC Pamilerin, has over 157,000 followers on Instagram. He talks to FAITH AJAYI about his journey as a content creator What can you tell us about your background? I got the name, ‘Doctor Pamilerin’ when I started making people laugh with the jokes I made. People around me always regarded me as a funny person. Since then, everything has been going well My childhood was very tough because I come from a poor home. I was a cleaner in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Alausa, Lagos State, before I took content creation as a career.…

Global trade is becoming harder to navigate. Supply chains remain under pressure, capital is shifting, and countries are reassessing how and where they engage. In this environment, growth is less about access alone and more about the strength and structure of partnerships. Against this backdrop, the relationship between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates is becoming more defined. What was once largely transactional is now taking shape as a more structured economic partnership, built around trade facilitation, investment, and technology. As global trade fragments, these kinds of bilateral frameworks are becoming more important. At the centre of this shift is…