Author: Prima News

According to the Lebanese authorities, more than 2,700 people have been killed since 2 March amid clashes between Hezbollah fighters based in Lebanon and the Israeli military. Hezbollah – a totally independent militia – began firing rockets into northern Israel after the US-Israeli bombing of Iran started on 28 February. Women make up 25 of the more than 380 people killed in Lebanon since the 17 April ceasefire came into effect, highlighting the dangers they face, “as they attempt to return to their homes under the perceived safety of the ceasefire,” said UN Women’s Moez Doraid, UN Women Regional Director for…

On Thursday, I crested the hill of 59. In the quiet geometry of middle age, one ceases to merely scan the horizon for personal gain and begins, instead, to study the shadows cast by the trees we planted – or the hollows where they failed to take root. The Yoruba have a saying for this season of life: “A kì í fé kí á bí omo kí ó yigí; a óò fé kí á bí omo kí ó gbon.” We do not wish to have a child who will merely grow tall like a tree; we wish to have a…

Marshals, a new Yellowstone spinoff starring Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, is airing on CBS right now. You can also tune in with Paramount Plus. The Yellowstone sequel series sees Grimes’ former Navy SEAL join an elite unit of US Marshals to bring range justice to Montana, according to a synopsis from CBS.The show includes Yellowstone actors Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater, Mo Brings Plenty as Mo and Brecken Merrill as Tate. Spencer Hudnut is the showrunner of Marshals — formerly known as Y: Marshals — and Taylor Sheridan is an executive producer.When to watch new Marshals episodes on Paramount PlusEpisode 11 of Marshals…

Unity Bank has disbursed over N500m through SHOCOF to empower traders and boost SMEs in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Unity Bank Plc has disbursed over N500 million to traders and shop owners across Nigeria through its innovative Shop Collateralised Facility (SHOCOF), as part of efforts to strengthen small businesses and deepen financial inclusion. The initiative, designed to support operators in the informal sector, enables eligible customers to use their shops as collateral to access loans without the stringent requirements associated with traditional lending structures.  Initially launched as a targeted intervention for traders in Southeast Nigeria, SHOCOF gained widespread acceptance due to its…

United Capital Plc has completed the recapitalisation of its Securities and Exchange Commission-regulated subsidiaries more than one year ahead of the June 2027 regulatory deadline as the investment banking group strengthens its position in Nigeria’s capital market industry. The company disclosed that all four of its SEC-regulated subsidiaries have independently met or exceeded the revised minimum capital requirements introduced under the Investments and Securities Act 2025 and SEC Circular No. 26. The revised framework significantly increased minimum capital thresholds across the capital market ecosystem to strengthen investor protection, improve market resilience and align operators with the growing complexity of financial…

By Efe Onodjae Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON) has called on the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, to investigate alleged corrupt practices within its highway enforcement units, in relation to the controversial “short payment” on imported vehicles. National President of AMDON, Ajibola Adedoyin, warned that the practice, which involves stopping already-cleared vehicles on transit corridors over alleged duty discrepancies, is fueling extortion, increasing transaction costs, and worsening the burden on auto importers and end users across the country. Speaking with Vanguard, Adedoyin described the practice as a major burden on vehicle dealers and importers, alleging…

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) on Sunday urged the Federal Government, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and fuel suppliers to urgently address the ongoing Jet A1 fuel crisis, warning that the situation is posing growing risks to airline operations and passenger safety. In a statement issued in Abuja, the union said persistent fuel supply disruptions have continued to affect flight operations nationwide, forcing airlines to adjust schedules, delay departures and reduce route frequencies amid mounting operational costs. NAAPE President, Bunmi Gindeh, said the situation has become…

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick’s father has died ahead of the Clasico, the Catalan club said in a statement released on Sunday. “Barcelona and the entire Blaugrana family wish to convey our affection to Hansi Flick over the passing of his father,” said Barcelona. “We share his pain and stand with him during this very difficult time for him and his family.” Flick, 61, is on the verge of securing back-to-back La Liga titles with Barcelona. The German coach’s team lead Real Madrid by 11 points with four matches remaining and can secure the trophy if they avoid defeat by Los…

Veteran Nigerian movie stars Sola Sobowale and Kanayo O. Kanayo have been honoured with the Industry Merit Award at the 2026 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The duo received the awards on Saturday night during the 12th AMVCA ceremony held at Eko Hotel and Suites. The awards recognised their decades-long contributions to the Nigerian movie industry and their influence as two of Nollywood’s most celebrated screen icons. Speaking after receiving her award, Sobowale expressed gratitude to God, the organisers, her colleagues, fans, and especially her children for supporting her career journey. “I want to specially thank God…

TUNDE AJAJA examines the rate at which children of top politicians and elite are dominating the political space, both for appointive and elective positions, and what it portends for the system. In Nigeria’s political enterprise, every election season seems to come with intriguing developments, and the 2023 general elections will likely not be an exception. One striking trend that has emerged boldly in the ongoing electioneering is the number of politicians’ children seeking elective offices. The number is simply unprecedented. Across the country, politicians would seem to be paving the way for their children, perhaps to perpetuate their family’s access…