Author: Prima News

The backdropVenezuela has endured years of economic collapse, political instability, hyperinflation and economic sanctions from Washington, compounded by floods, landslides and other climate shocks.The recent seizure of President Nicolás Maduro by US special forces has added a new layer of uncertainty to an already volatile situation.According to the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, 7.9 million people — more than a quarter of the population — need urgent humanitarian assistance. UNHCR Provides Legal and Health Assistance to Venezuelan Refugees in Tacna, Peru. A large UN footprintThe UN maintains a broad operational presence in Venezuela, with most agencies active on the ground.Work…

Some men merely pass through life, and there are those who quietly shape the lives of others while shaping history itself. Otunba (Engr) Justus Olugbenga Daniel belongs firmly to the latter category. As he marks his 70th birthday, I find myself reflecting not only on the public figure that Nigerians know — the engineer, entrepreneur, governor, and senator — but on the man I have had the rare privilege of knowing personally for over three decades. To the world, he is Otunba Gbenga Daniel. To me, he is Boss, Mentor, Brother, and Leader — a man whose influence on my…

Stoves come in three basic types: gas, electric and induction. There are big differences among them, which we’ve outlined in this guide to stoves. For me, it’s never been a question; gas was the only fuel professional chefs in the kitchens I worked in growing up used, ergo gas was the only stove I ever considered. That all changed when I bought my first house. Moving into a new home with an aging stove forced me to ask a question I thought I knew the answer to. My instinct, honed by years of experience with gas, was to stick with what…

There is something deeply troubling about a country where public wealth is looted in foreign currency while ordinary citizens struggle daily with a weakening local currency. In Nigeria, corruption has evolved beyond mere theft of public funds, it has become a form of economic sabotage with far-reaching consequences for the nation’s financial stability.   Today, the looting of public resources is no longer just about the act of stealing; it is also about what happens to the stolen wealth afterward. In many cases, these funds are quickly converted into dollars and transferred abroad. When this occurs on a large scale,…

The Dollar to Naira black market exchange rate extended its upward movement on Friday, April 10th 2026, as sustained demand for foreign currency continued to weigh on the naira across Nigeria’s parallel foreign exchange market. As of today, black market operators are buying the United States Dollar at ₦1,410 and selling at ₦1,420, reflecting a ₦10 spread between the buying and selling rates. The increase indicates renewed pressure within the informal segment despite ongoing efforts by monetary authorities to stabilize the currency. The Dollar to Naira exchange rate remains one of the most searched financial indicators in Nigeria due to…

Spanish police announced Friday the arrest of a man suspected of defrauding young South Americans by promising them access to major football clubs in Spain in exchange for up to 3,000 euros ($3,500), only for many to end up abandoned and on the street. At least six alleged victims reported the suspect, arrested in Madrid, “as the presumed perpetrator of the crimes of facilitating illegal immigration, document forgery and fraud,” Spain’s national police said in a statement. The man allegedly offered the young players the chance to travel to Spain, obtain the necessary legal documents and sign for some of…

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 09: U.S. first lady Melania Trump comes out from the Blue Room to deliver a statement at the Grand Foyer of the White House on April 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. The first lady made a public statement to deny any ties to Jeffrey Epstein Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ALEX WONG / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) US First Lady Melania Trump made a surprise statement on Thursday denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, or that she herself was a victim of the convicted sex offender. The 55-year-old’s rare on-camera…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has promised to give his best in the final seven games of the season as Nottingham Forest fight to stay in the Premier League. Forest are currently 16th in the table, sitting just three points above the relegation zone in the Premier League. The battle to avoid the drop is tight, with only a few points separating several teams near the bottom. Awoniyi, who has struggled with injuries this season, has spent more time on the bench as other forwards have led the attack. However, he says he is ready to step up when called…

Jennifer Odonwodo, wife of late Nollywood actor JohnPaul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, paid tribute to her husband on Friday, recounting the moment she received news of his death. In a post shared on her Instagram page, she described the incident as “the most devastating call” of her life. The mother of three wrote, “This day two years ago, at about some minutes past 3pm, while getting dressed to go for a photoshoot, I received the most devastating call of my life… Awele, the boat JP was on just capsized. “My hands immediately started shaking, but a part of…

The 8,262-mile journey took him through 21 countries, transforming an extraordinary physical feat into a powerful act of activism, aimed at confronting racism and reshaping how migration is understood.Born in Uganda and raised in the United Kingdom, Deo first took up running to manage his health. Over time, that personal discipline grew into a journey of purpose, connecting endurance with identity, protest and hope.Turning pointIn 2020, a moment of global reckoning around racial injustice – the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis – became a turning point for Deo. He realised his running could serve a purpose beyond endurance. “I thought,…