Author: Prima News

Music industry titan Quincy Jones, who produced some of Michael Jackson’s best-known albums and collaborated with legends including Frank Sinatra and Count Basie, has died aged 91. He was surrounded by family at his home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Bel Air at the time of his death on Sunday, his publicist Arnold Robinson said in a statement that did not specify a cause. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” his family said, according to the statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our…

News » Premier League news » Leeds United newsFebruary 10, 2026 21:07 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Why James is absent for Leeds game? Chelsea captain Reece James has been left out of the matchday squad against Leeds United tonight due to illness, according to manager Liam Rosenior. The England international missed the games against Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers due to a minor injury, but was expected to return against the Whites.However, James has not made the squad for the Premier League encounter. Rosenior has revealed that a flu has kept the right-back out of the game tonight.He said: “Yes [it’s the same bug].…

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 14 passengers travelling from the Igede axis of Oju and Obi Local Government Areas of the state. The police spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed the incident, which occurred along the Okpokwu axis of the state on Monday evening, saying investigations were ongoing. “Concerning the abduction of passengers on the Okpokwu road, it is true that it happened. Investigation into the incident is ongoing, and we are on top of the situation,” Edet said. The passengers were reportedly travelling to the South-West when their vehicle was intercepted around 7pm on Monday…

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday called on opposition political parties to unite in advocating for transparent and credible elections, stressing the urgent need for a fully electronic transmission system to reduce confusion in Nigeria’s electoral process. At a press briefing in Minna, Niger State, following a closed-door meeting with former Military President General Ibrahim Babangida, Atiku said the current mixture of electronic and manual transmission could create challenges for voters and electoral officials. “The expectations of Nigerians, Nigerians who are expecting real-time electronic transfer to the various levels of the elections, but what we got is a mixture of…

Enugu Air, operated by XEJET, has announced the arrival of its newest aircraft, the Embraer 195, marking another step in its commitment to providing safe, reliable and efficient air travel services. In a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer of XEJET, Mr Emmanuel Iza, the airline acknowledged the support and vision of the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, whose commitment to aviation development, it said, continues to strengthen connectivity and drive economic growth in the region. He added that the acquisition represents further progress in the airline’s expansion plans as it builds a carrier that customers can…

Dangote Refinery has cut petrol ex-depot price to N774/Litre as market dynamics shift in 2026. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gantry price by N25 per litre, bringing the ex-depot rate down from N799 to N774 per litre, a move analysts describe as a strategic price adjustment amid changing market conditions in 2026. The refinery communicated the new price to marketers on Tuesday, stating that the adjustment takes immediate effect. In a notice issued by its Group Commercial Operations Department, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE informed stakeholders of the revision, confirming…

The United States is planning to send about 200 troops to Nigeria to train the African nation’s military to fight Islamist militants, a U.S. official said on Tuesday, weeks after President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes against what he called Islamic State targets. The U.S. military said last week it sent a small team of troops to Nigeria without specifying a number, marking the first acknowledgment of U.S. forces on the ground since Washington struck by air on Christmas Day. Trump has said there could be more U.S. military action in Nigeria and Reuters has reported that the U.S. had been conducting surveillance flights over the country from Ghana since at…

Manchester United fan Frank Illet has had to go back to square one following his side’s 1-1 draw at West Ham United in the Premier League on Tuesday after the internet sensation was denied a first haircut since October 2024. Illet has vowed not to cut his hair until United win five games in a row, and his trip to the barber was tantalisingly close after the team’s interim manager Michael Carrick steered the Red Devils to four victories on the trot. Illet’s quirky gesture has gained global attention, as much an indictment of United’s patchy form over the last few years…

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Germany on Wednesday to participate in the Munich Security Conference as Ottawa seeks to strengthen its security and defense partnerships amid growing global uncertainty, said a statement. “To strengthen and expand Canada’s defense partnerships, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today announced that he will travel to Munich, Germany from February 11 to 15, 2026 to participate in the Munich Security Conference,” the Prime Minister’s Office said Tuesday. The statement said Carney will share progress on Canada’s efforts to rapidly scale up defense readiness, including building sovereign capabilities to defend the Arctic and…

A Molotov cocktail attack was carried out Tuesday on the Prime Ministry building during anti-government protests in Albania’s capital. Thousands gathered in front of the Prime Ministry following a call by the main opposition Democratic Party (PD), accusing the government of corruption. Protesters, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, hurled Molotov cocktails, fireworks, smoke bombs and various objects at the building. Police intervened using tear gas and water cannons. Clashes also erupted between demonstrators and security forces near the parliament building. Several people were injured during the hours-long protests due to the effects of tear gas and other…