Author: Prima News

Abimbola Bajomo grew up around money. Not the kind of children tucked into piggy banks, but the kind discussed over dinner tables by adults responsible for moving them. Her mother worked in banking operations. Her uncle was a banker. So is her brother. Conversations about cheque clearing and customer complaints were normal in the house. “From when I was a child, I have literally known nothing more than money,” Bajomo says. “I remember going to the bank and watching how they used to manage it. It was fascinating.” Yet for years, she resisted the gravitational pull of finance. As a…

The Commissioner of Police for Imo State Command, Audu Garba Bosso, has assured of their readiness to provide adequate security during the elections including safeguarding officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The CP gave the assurance when he played host to the Imo State Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Chukwuemeka Christopher, and the  management team at the Command headquarters, Owerri on Wednesday. Bosso said the command will secure INEC personnel, facilities, and all electoral activities during the electoral process. He pledged to provide sustained patrols and other proactive measures to safeguard the electoral process. The Police boss who noted…

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President Bola Tinubu has said that through the provision of critical infrastructure projects executed by his administration in the Federal Capital Territory and beyond, his administration is laying a foundation for Nigeria’s prosperity. President Tinubu vowed that no community will be left behind under his watch, even as he said his administration is “building the nation of our dreams.” Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja when he commissioned Phase 1 of the Kuje-Gwagwalada Dual Carriage Way, the president, who was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, said the infrastructural development along the Kuje-Gwagwalada road is taking place across the…

Marshall Ekperikpe Ekpo, who recently emerged as the House of Representatives candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency in Akwa Ibom State, has publicly challenged what appears to be a denial of his paternity by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo. In a Facebook post, Mr Ekpo accused his father of rejecting him and challenged him to undergo a DNA test to establish the truth. “It is painful to hear words of denouncement from a biological father, the very person who should offer comfort and quiet direction at a time like this,” he wrote.…

DR Congo’s hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage suffered a major setback after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in Guadalajara. A deflected strike from Colombia wing-back Daniel Munoz in the 76th minute proved enough to separate the two teams in a closely contested Group K encounter. The result secured Colombia’s place in the last 32 after their second consecutive win, while DR Congo dropped to third place in the group standings. DR Congo worked hard to keep Colombia at bay for much of the game, with goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi making several important saves. However, they were finally beaten…

The actress made the announcement in an emotional birthday message shared on her social media page, where she reflected on her journey into motherhood. Rather than celebrating her birthday with the elaborate photoshoots and themed concepts she is known for, Ini said she chose to share a photograph taken on the day her son was born, describing it as the moment her life changed forever. According to her, this year’s birthday holds a special significance because she is marking it as a mother for the first time. Actress Ini-Okojie welcomes baby boy. Credit: IG | inidimaokojie “Every year, my birthday…

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, says his presidential aspiration is not an act of betrayal of his erstwhile political associate, Bola Tinubu. He spoke on Wednesday when he featured on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme monitored by The PUNCH. Fayemi, the current Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, had earlier on Wednesday declared his intention to run for the office of the President in 2023. The Ekiti governor and member of the All Progressives Congress is in the race with Tinubu, who is also interested in clinching the presidential ticket of the ruling party at the APC primary election later…

The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education, Angela Ajala, has unveiled plans to introduce a competency-based digital curriculum across Nigeria’s colleges of education, declaring that her administration is determined to restore the prestige of teacher education and produce a new generation of digitally skilled, globally competitive teachers. Ajala made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja during activities marking her first 100 days in office, where she outlined a reform agenda centred on curriculum modernisation, digital transformation, skills acquisition, inclusive education and the implementation of the dual-mandate policy. According to her, the reforms are aimed at addressing…

Imagine sitting down at your desk and logging in for a performance review, with an AI system analyzing the conversation. You’ve been working long hours, balancing deadlines, and your manager asks how you’re doing. You say you’re fine, and maybe even smile, but there’s a hint of hesitation and your voice wavers. As you shift your posture, your shoulders slump.These are subtle cues that to the human eye might hint at underlying stress. But to an AI model that’s been trained only to categorize emotions as “happy” or “sad,” such nuances are likely lost. It logs the words and a…