Author: Prima News

Politics and name-calling have always enjoyed a close relationship. And in every democracy, labels are often deployed as political weapons long before policies and performance enter the conversation. Aspirants are routinely defined by their opponents before they are assessed by the electorate. But if democracy is to retain its essence, citizens must resist the temptation to inherit political prejudices without scrutiny. The duty of the voter, the writer, and indeed every stakeholder is not to cheer blindly from partisan corners but to interrogate claims, separate rhetoric from reality, and insist that public office remains a contest of ideas, competence, and…

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The US Senate on Friday approved $70 billion in funding for Donald Trump’s hardline immigration crackdown, but only after a long day of votes on multiple amendments that highlighted Republican infighting over some of the president’s other contentious policy proposals. The bill would fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the rest of Trump’s term, handing the Republican leader a major victory on one of his signature issues after months of bitter fighting over the future of immigration enforcement. It now heads to the House of Representatives, where Republican leaders hope to move it early next week to send…

Nigeria’s aviation sector has witnessed escalating tensions between the NCAA and Airline Operators of Nigeria, marked by debt disputes, regulatory reversals, and criticism from operators over the regulator’s perceived revenue-driven enforcement approach, OLASUNKANMI AKINLOTAN reports In the last couple of days, the aviation industry in Nigeria has been experiencing drama in ‘seasons and episodes’ between the regulators, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, and operators under the umbrella of the Airline Operators of Nigeria. The fragile industry may be heading into another turbulent phase as tensions deepen between the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and domestic airline operators over disputed statutory charges…

Nigerian Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy will take centre stage at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining Colombian music icon Shakira to perform the tournament’s official anthem ahead of the opening match in Mexico City. The globally celebrated duo will perform Dai Dai, the official song of the tournament, at the iconic Estadio Azteca on 11 June before hosts Mexico kick off the World Cup against South Africa. FIFA described the anthem on Thursday as a celebration of football’s unique ability to unite people across cultures, languages and continents. “The song reflects the energy, passion and global…

The Federal Government has said it is partnering with the Food and Agriculture Organisation to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness, detection and response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza through a $350,000 intervention that will also train 240 animal health personnel. The government disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday night following the inauguration of the FAO Technical Cooperation Programme Project on Strengthening HPAI Preparedness, Detection and Response in Nigeria. According to the statement, the initiative is designed to improve disease surveillance, laboratory diagnostic capacity, risk communication, and stakeholder coordination under the One Health framework. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha,…

Colombian pop superstar Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy will perform the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City. The pair will take to the stage at Estadio Azteca on 11 June ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, performing *Dai Dai*, the tournament’s official anthem. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, Dai Dai is a celebration of football’s power to unite people across cultures and continents,” FIFA said in a statement announcing the performance.” The title of the song, an Italian phrase meaning “let’s go”…

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus briefed journalists in Geneva a day after returning from the DRC, where he met a wide range of stakeholders and said he was encouraged by the Government’s commitment to combating the deadly epidemic, which has also spread to neighbouring Uganda.  “What I saw gave me hope,” he said. “The outbreak had a big head start, and we’re still behind, but under the leadership of the Government of DRC, we are catching up.”  Caseload decrease The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus for which there is no treatment although three vaccines are in development. Tedros said 344 cases have been confirmed in the DRC, including 60…

The United Kingdom is set to introduce stricter rules that could prevent universities from sponsoring international students, as part of efforts to curb alleged visa abuse and reduce asylum claims linked to study routes. The UK Home Office announced the reforms on Thursday, saying the measures form part of a wider crackdown on immigration loopholes involving student visas. A statement on its X handle said UK “universities will face a ban on recruiting international students if they fail to enforce new rules.” Under the updated Basic Compliance Assessment framework, the Home Office said, “higher education institutions sponsoring student visas must…

Quick look: Sadiq Khan hosts City Hall’s first ever London-Africa business summit, following his landmark 2025 trade mission to Africa – the first by a London Mayor. 117 African companies are listed on the London Stock Exchange – more than any other exchange globally – reinforcing London’s position as the leading international hub for African business and investment. Since the Mayor’s trade mission in July 2025, African businesses have invested more than £30 million into London through foreign direct investment Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, today hosted City Hall’s first ever London-Africa business summit. The Summit brought together 200…