Author: Prima News

The Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria has announced an upward review of its professional fees effective 1 January 2026. This was stated by the President of the Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria, Ikechukwu Udobi, during a press briefing in Lagos, indicating that the review followed engagement with stakeholders in the insurance industry. The PUNCH reports that the Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria is the umbrella body for professionals providing technical support services to the insurance market in the areas of claim investigation, verification and settlement. ILAN was founded in June 1981. Udobi said, “As I speak, the…

The All Progressives Congress has explained why the newly-defected Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has not yet been officially welcomed into the party. Speaking on TVC on Sunday, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, said the delay is part of a strategic plan to manage regional sensitivities, particularly in northern states. Explaining the party’s schedule of formal receptions, Yilwatda said, “We have Kano we’re preparing for. When you’re dealing in politics, we opted to clear the north first because Ramadan is coming and most of the people in the north are Muslims. “We have a lot of communities in the north…

Nigeria’s new tax laws are no longer a proposal, a rumour, or a theoretical policy experiment; they are in force, and they are here to stay. President Bola Tinubu deserves credit for taking a bold but necessary step to reform a tax system that for years placed a disproportionate burden on salary earners while leaving loopholes for inefficiency and abuse. At a time when hard choices must be made to stabilise the economy and protect the most vulnerable, the administration opted for reform over populism. That decision, now backed by real-life outcomes, is proving to be both timely and pro-people.…

The exchange of data in the blink of an eye has become a given in much of the world – and yet we rarely pause to think about what makes it all possible: a complex global network of cables in the depths of the ocean that silently connects us.In the modern information age, undersea cables have become a strong foundation for digital connectivity, Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has told UN News, ahead of a global summit on the issue beginning in Portugal on Monday.Trillions of dollars in transactions in the global economy and the continuous…

One of Nigeria’s musical icons, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Babs, has announced that his marriage with wife, Annie Macaulay, has ended. He made the disclosure Sunday on his verified handle. official2baba. According to him, the union has been on the cold side for sometime adding that both of them have been living separately. He noted that they have also filed for divorce, promising to issue a press release on the matter very soon. He wrote: … TO MY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF THE NATION. WELL THIS THING I HAVE TO SAY IS SHORT BUT ALSO LONG… I AND ANNIE MACAULAY…

A busy and exciting round of matches took place in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday, with several home teams recording important wins, while some visitors earned hard-fought draws. Ikorodu City began the day in fine form with a 2-0 victory over Tornadoes. Joseph Arumala was the hero, scoring from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute before adding a second goal late in the game to seal the win. Rangers and Abia Warriors played out a tight contest that ended goalless, while El Kanemi Warriors and Warri Wolves also shared points in a scoreless draw. Kun Khalifat continued…

Plateau State authorities have confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever in seven local government areas, reporting 11 positive cases and four deaths since December 2025. According to Channels TV, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, spoke at a press briefing on Saturday at the Ministry of Health in Jos, outlining the scale of the outbreak and the state’s response. “We were first alerted on December 20, 2025, following a case from Quanpan Local Government Area, and immediately, we activated our incident management team,” Baamlong said, noting that initial investigations identified two confirmed cases that triggered extensive contact tracing.…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of Dr Abu Babatunde and the killing of his younger brother. The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the arrests followed sustained intelligence-led operations targeting organised criminal networks responsible for kidnappings in Auchi and surrounding areas. “The Edo State Police Command wishes to provide updates on the ongoing investigation into the kidnapping of Dr Abu Babatunde, following successive arrests recorded during intelligence-led operations in Auchi,” the statement read. According to the statement, the first breakthrough came on February 3, 2026,…

An Osun State magistrate’s court in Osogbo has ordered the remand of four suspects at the Ilesha Correctional Centre over their alleged involvement in the killing of several residents of the Ido-Ayegunle community in Obokun Local Government Area of the state. The traditional ruler of the community, the Olojudo of Ido-Ayegunle, Timileyin Ajayi, said this in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, the suspects – Omolayo Oluwafemi, 32; Ogunleye Samuel Olaoluwa, 40; Anifowose Muritala, 40; and Alegbeleye Sunday, 63 – were remanded for 30 days pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) of the state.…

Peryagame represents a familiar part of Filipino leisure culture, now reshaped through the organized digital framework of GameZone. For many Filipinos, fair games are closely tied to community gatherings, shared moments, and the simple excitement of anticipation. These games were never about speed or complexity. Instead, they thrived on rhythm, repetition, and the collective experience of watching outcomes unfold. Through Peryagame, these traditions find continuity in a modern online environment that respects their original pacing and structure. GameZone provides a platform where Filipino fair games are presented with clarity and balance. The digital experience mirrors the steady interaction found in…