Author: Prima News

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a decision that will require supporters to buy bottled water inside the venues. According to reports, FIFA recently changed its stadium rules. Last month, the guidelines allowed fans to bring empty, clear reusable plastic bottles with a capacity of up to one litre into stadiums. However, the updated rules now clearly state that reusable water bottles will not be allowed inside any World Cup venue. Explaining the decision, FIFA said the change was made for safety reasons. “FIFA is committed to protecting the…

Nollywood actor and politician, Emeka Ike, has said he felt “insecure for the first time in his life” following the exposure of his personal data at the Independent National Electoral Commission. Speaking on News Central Television in a video shared on X on Thursday, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, House of Representatives aspirant described the incident as an abuse of power, adding that it raised concerns about citizens’ safety and data protection in the country. Ike confirmed that he has initiated legal proceedings against Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. “It was…

Outlining “repeated attacks” and “routine targeting” of law enforcement personnel in Gaza, OHCHR said that they have been killed while directing traffic and patrolling streets and crowded markets.This “systematic targeting” of key public institutions and workers has caused a collapse of civic and public order since Hamas-led terror attacks in Israel sparked the war in Gaza on 7 October 2023, maintained Mayy El Sheikh, OHCHR spokesperson in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Obligations ignored“Israel as the occupying power actually has the obligation under international law to ensure civic and public order for Palestinians who live under the occupation… targeting them, unless they are…

It was a quiet Tuesday, May 26, 2026, evening in Lagos when my wife, a primary school teacher in the Lagos State public school system, calmly informed me that she would not be travelling to Ijebu Ode for this year’s Ojude Oba festival. Usually, the annual celebration is a remarkable display of Yoruba culture, colour, and heritage that attracts thousands of Nigerians from across the world. This time, however, her decision was shaped by fear rather than inconvenience, such as finance, logistics, or the family’s inability to get festive clothes. A few days earlier, she had watched reports about the…

Benchmark Capital, the storied Silicon Valley VC firm known for early investments in eBay, Snap, Uber, and Twitter, is breaking with one of its signature traditions: keeping its funds to about $425 million and backing only young startups. After more than two decades of restricting its vehicles to that amount or lower, the outfit has closed on commitments of $2 billion across two new funds, including a $1.25 billion vehicle dedicated to later-stage investments, according to the Wall Street Journal. While the fund sizes of many venture capital firms have ballooned into billions of dollars over the last decade, Benchmark…

The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, rejected suggestions and calls that the state government should negotiate with the bandits who abducted teachers and students during the coordinated attack at Ahoro-Esiele in Oriire Local Government Area of the state on Friday, May 15, 2026. It, however, called for intensified rescue operations to secure the release of victims abducted during the attack. This resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the lawmaker representing Oriire State Constituency, Johnson Ogundele, during plenary, shortly after the House resumed from the Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) recess. The motion highlighted growing insecurity in parts…

Airtel Africa Plc has announced the applicable exchange rates and currency election arrangements for its final dividend payment for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The telecommunications and mobile money operator disclosed that shareholders will receive a final dividend of 4.26 U.S. cents per ordinary share, following approval by the Board of Directors. The dividend is scheduled for payment on July 24, 2026, to shareholders whose names appear on the register at the close of business on June 19, 2026. According to the company, shareholders on both the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) will…

Five worshippers abducted from an Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) congregation in Kwara State are feared dead in captivity, according to information reported by The PUNCH. The victims were among eight church members kidnapped during an attack on ECWA Church, Omugo, in Ifelodun Local Government Area on 22 March 2026. Citing sources familiar with the development, The PUNCH reported that information about the alleged deaths emerged after one of the captives reportedly escaped from the kidnappers’ hideout. According to the newspaper, relatives of the victims had already been informed of the development, although the circumstances surrounding the alleged deaths remain…

By James Ogunnaike The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Johnson Elleh, for allegedly producing and circulating a false video claiming that kidnapping and banditry activities were taking place along the Owode-Idiroko corridor of the state. The Command said investigations revealed that the viral video was fabricated and deliberately designed to create fear, panic and anxiety among residents. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the police disclosed that a thorough investigation was launched immediately after the video surfaced online. According to the statement, “Upon receipt of the…

Chelsea Legend Bobby Tambling dies Aged 84 Chelsea have announced the passing of club legend Bobby Tambling at the age of 84. The former striker remains one of the most important figures in the club’s history, having scored 202 goals in 370 appearances for the Blues. “Chelsea Football Club has very sadly lost one of our most legendary players with the passing of Bobby Tambling at the age of 84,” the club said in a statement. “We send our deepest condolences to Bobby’s family and friends at this difficult time.” Tambling spent more than a decade at Stamford Bridge and…