Author: Prima News

Nigerian casting house, Afro-Wren Productions, has played a central role in the international feature film, ‘Clarissa’, an adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s classic ‘Mrs Dalloway’, directed by Chuko Esiri and Arie Esiri, which premiered at the Directors’ Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film, which has since been acquired by NEON for global and US theatrical release, features an international ensemble cast including Sophie Okonedo, India Amarteifio, and David Oyelowo, alongside a carefully selected group of Nigerian actors sourced and developed by Afro-Wren Productions. At the heart of this collaboration is casting director, Olasunkanmi Adebayo, founder of Afro-Wren…

The Chief Operating Officer of Posh Potties Luxury Toilets and Sanitisers Limited, Nonso Azazi, tells BLESSING ENENAITE about running a business in a field that many shy away from What influenced your decision to set up your company? The company was founded about 13 years ago. The Chairman (of the company) and I attended a high society wedding reception at Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan, Lagos, and it was grand. There were over 1,500 people in attendance under many large canopies. That was the era of open tents. There was a mega band, disc jockey, and a lot of food and…

The Oyo State Government has expressed deep concern and sympathy for students, parents and guardians affected by the delays experienced during the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, conducted by the West African Examinations Council. This was conveyed in a statement on Friday, issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan. The statement said the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, conveyed the government’s displeasure over the avoidable stress, anxiety and risks to which candidates have been exposed as a result of the late commencement of some examination papers, contrary to the approved WAEC…

LG Electronics has expanded its cooling technology portfolio in Nigeria with a broader range of inverter-powered refrigerators aimed at helping households reduce energy consumption and manage rising electricity costs. The company said in a statement that the expansion reflects growing consumer demand for energy-efficient and durable home appliances as inflationary pressures and unstable power supply continue to shape spending patterns among Nigerian households. According to LG, refrigerators account for a significant share of residential electricity consumption because they operate continuously. To address this challenge, the company said its inverter compressor technology automatically adjusts cooling power based on usage conditions, improving…

For every Nigerian who has had the benefit of a decent education, now is the time to obtain something else: some kind of swivel for your attention on public issues. As you may have heard, last weekend, there was a curious breach of INEC’s Continuous Voter Registration Portal. Lere Olayinka, a media aide to Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, who is nominally a member of a faction of the PDP but operates within the political orbit of the APC, published information from the depths of a database to which he should not have had access. DSS is investigating,…

Nigeria will commence its 2026 oil licensing round in the third quarter of the year following the receipt of ministerial approval, a move aimed at sustaining investor interest and expanding upstream oil and gas activities in Africa’s largest crude oil producer. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which disclosed that preparations for the next licensing exercise are already underway as authorities seek to build on recent reforms designed to attract fresh capital into the petroleum sector. Chief Executive of the NUPRC, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, represented by Executive Commissioner for Development and Production, Mr. Oritsemeyiwa…

Nigerian Police Force (NPF) The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has rescued the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12 year old twin sons, Peter and Paul in Oyo State. Report says the police operatives neutralised two suspected kidnappers in a gunfight and recovered firearms, with the late-night rescue operation carried out around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The victims were all abducted around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, while on their way to the children’s school. “Sustained intelligence tracking and tactical pressure forced the kidnappers into a confrontation with…

The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed the successful rescue of Adebayo Adelabu’s sister, Busayo Adelabu-John Paul, and her two sons on Saturday. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oyo State Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the successful rescue operation in a terse statement made available to journalists on Saturday night. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Mrs Adelabu-John Paul, a younger sister to the immediate past Minister of Power, and her twin sons were abducted at Elewura area of Challenge in Ibadan in the early hours of 3 June, while she was conveying the children to school.…

Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement to bring Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna to the club from Swedish side AIK Stockholm in a transfer valued at £21.5 million. The highly-rated 18-year-old will sign a five-year deal with the Premier League outfit, with the transfer expected to be completed when the summer transfer window officially opens on 15 June. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler expressed his excitement about the youngster’s arrival, describing him as a talented attacking player capable of making a difference in the final third. “I am excited to work with Zadok,” Hurzeler said. “After watching him closely, we…

Singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, recently hosted an exclusive dinner at Vici, Victoria Island, Lagos, to celebrate his appointment as a brand ambassador for the single malt Scotch whisky, The Macallan. The invitation-only event, which hosted about 50 guests, brought together leading figures from Nigeria’s creative and entertainment industry, including Simi Kosoko, Bovi, Ladipoe, Femi Dapson, Dotun Kayode, Teniola Aladese, Ugo Mozie, Kaylah Oniwo, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Tomike Adeoye, and others. Designed as an intimate celebration of craftsmanship and intentional creativity, the evening featured a live four-piece string quartet and bespoke cocktails as guests arrived. The event was formally opened by…