Author: Prima News

Nasarawa Amazons maintained their perfect start to the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six after coming from behind to beat defending champions Bayelsa Queens 2-1 in Port Harcourt on Monday. After a goalless first half, Bayelsa Queens took the lead six minutes after the restart through Chiamaka Ezekwugo. However, Nasarawa Amazons fought back strongly in the closing stages of the game. Farikikyen Moses equalised in the 80th minute before Ayatsea Hembafan scored a stoppage-time winner to hand Christopher Danjuma’s side their second consecutive victory of the competition. The win moved Nasarawa Amazons to six points from two matches,…

Popular singer, Niniola Apata, paid an emotional tribute to her late husband, Michael Ndika, during a service of songs held ahead of his burial during the week. Visibly emotional and dressed in an all white outfit, the singer delivered a glowing tribute in a shaky voice, describing their marriage as a story of genuine love. “My story with Michael is a love story. Michael did everything for me. He was breathing for me. He loved me, I loved him so much and I learnt so much from Michael. He showed me the ropes.” Recalling the impact her late husband had…

But children on both sides of the border continue to suffer the consequences of Russia’s invasion. Ahead of the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, observed annually on 4 June, UN News spoke to the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Vanessa Frazier, following her recent visits to Ukraine and the Russian Federation.She reflected on what she witnessed, the challenges facing children affected by the war and the importance of protecting young lives, wherever they may be living.This interview has been edited for clarity and length. UN News: You have recently come back from Ukraine. What struck you most about…

As Nigeria’s digital economy accelerates, local tech startups and enterprise firms alike face a quiet, internal crisis: the premature failure or costly stagnation of digital products due to poor architectural planning. In the rush to capture market share, engineering teams frequently succumb to “hype-driven development”, adopting tools based on global trends rather than local constraints. When engineering a new digital product, selecting the underlying technology stack can feel like navigating an ideological minefield. With an overwhelming abundance of frameworks, runtime environments, and languages vying for dominance, decision fatigue sets in rapidly. Yet, for most applications, multiple paths can lead to…

More than 1,600 university students from across Nigeria applied for the 2026 edition of the GTCO HabariPay Squad Hackathon as young developers unveiled artificial intelligence-driven solutions targeting unemployment, financial fraud, agricultural inefficiencies and workplace productivity. The competition, organised on Saturday by HabariPay, the fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, reflects the growing interest among Nigerian youths in using artificial intelligence to solve practical economic and social challenges rather than simply consumer-facing digital tasks. According to the Managing Director of HabariPay, Eduofon Japhet, more than 1,600 applications were received from undergraduates across Nigerian universities, with over 600 participants shortlisted…

A married woman identified as Oluchi has been found in a hotel in Delta State after she faked her abduction and demanded N50 million from her family. Children of the woman, including her daughter in Canada, had pleaded with the public to help them raise money even as the kidnappers reduced the ransom to N20m. They had told the police that their mother was kidnapped at the Ikpoba Hill area of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. But the police investigation led its crack team to Delta State, where the supposedly kidnapped woman was found with her lover in…

The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has identified 38 companies operating electricity generation facilities without obtaining the necessary regulatory authorisations. The commission disclosed that the affected organisations collectively operate power generation assets with a combined capacity exceeding 600 megawatts. The development comes as Lagos continues efforts to strengthen oversight of its electricity market following the transfer of certain regulatory responsibilities from federal authorities to state-level institutions. According to industry observers, many large corporations have increasingly invested in self-generation facilities to address persistent electricity supply challenges and ensure uninterrupted operations. These projects range from captive power plants serving individual facilities…

By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concern that the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill passed by the Senate could increase costs for manufacturers and consumers. In a statement on Monday, the Director-General of the LCCI, Chinyere Almona, said while efforts to address public health concerns linked to excessive sugar consumption are important, policy measures should be designed to avoid placing additional strain on businesses and consumers. Almona noted that manufacturers are already contending with challenges such as high energy costs, exchange-rate volatility, elevated interest rates, logistics constraints, multiple taxes and weak consumer…

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) The chairman of the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), Alhaji Mohammed Umar, said the commission had concluded all necessary arrangements for the conduct of the upcoming local government councils elections slated for June 13, 2026. The chairman who made this known on Monday during astrategic meeting with security agencies in Yola, the state capital, said the move is to ensure a peaceful, credible and successful exercise across the state. Alhaji Mohammed Umar, said the commission had concluded all necessary arrangements for the conduct of the elections and remained committed to delivering a free and…

When the 2026 WNBA Draft took place in April, most of the spotlight centered on Azzi Fudd not Olivia Miles. The sharpshooting guard was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings and entered the league carrying enormous expectations. Meanwhile, Olivia Miles went second overall to the Minnesota Lynx. She arrived with elite playmaking credentials and a reputation as one of the smartest guards in college basketball, but there were still questions about her scoring consistency and outside shooting. A few weeks into her rookie season, many of those doubts are disappearing quickly. Miles has become one of the breakout stars…