President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government will support the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds affecting local media. He described the press as an “indispensable partner” in the nation’s journey towards economic stability, press freedom, and social cohesion. At a meeting at the State House on Friday, the President said his government would help dismantle the fiscal hurdles and “digital cannibalisation” currently threatening the survival of the press. He gave this assurance during an interfaith dinner with a high-level delegation from the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), led…
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In pursuit of the resolve of President Bola Tinubu that there is no going back on the establishment of State Police, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has inaugurated an eight-member committee to oversee the implementation. Professor Olu Ogunsakin, the pioneer Director General of the National Institute of Police Studies, Kano, is appointed to lead the eight-member state police committee. The new police chief who held an inaugural engagement with senior police officers on Wednesday, also unveiled his policing vision. Prompt News reports that the Nigeria Police Council on Tuesday unanimously ratified Disu’s appointment as the 23rd Inspector General of…
Algeria has formally expressed interest in hosting a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), marking a significant potential expansion of the African Union Commission-backed Pan-African music platform into North Africa. The development followed a meeting in Abidjan between Algeria’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, His Excellency Mohamed Abdelaziz Bouguetaia and the 9th AFRIMA Best African DJ winner, DJ Moh Green. The award-winning DJ, accompanied by the Associate Producer, AFRIMA, Victoria Nkong, presented his AFRIMA trophy to the ambassador during the visit. Algeria’s expression of interest came shortly after Côte d’Ivoire had earlier indicated its own readiness to host…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a new five-year term. According to a statement by Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the reappointment took effect from Friday, February 27. Dr Audi was first appointed to the position in 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. His initial five-year term ended last Friday as he participated in activities commemorating the 2026 World Civil Defence Day at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja. He will resume his duties on Monday with a renewed mandate.…
The escalating insecurity situation in Nigeria has been attributed to the failure of governance. This is the submission of the Chief Imam of the University of Ibadan Muslim Community, Professor, Ibrahim Olatunde Uthman. He made the submission on Saturday, 21st February, 2026, while delivering the 14th Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Forestry Muslim Community in Ibadan. The theme of this year’s lecture ‘Security Challenges And Media Bias: The Impact On Muslim Identity’, the lecturer pointedly said “exposes our shortcomings as Muslim community.” The University Don, decried the disturbing state of poverty and lack of education especially in the northern part…
Former Vice President of Nigeria and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Christians and Muslims on the commencement of the Lent season and Ramadan, respectively. The Christian and Muslim season of fasting begins today, Wednesday, February 18. The former Vice President, who is also the Waziri Adamawa said that the announcement of the sighting of the moon by His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, as represented by the Shehu of Borno, HRH Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, enjoins Muslims in Nigeria to embark on Ramadan fasting. “The holy…
Barely 24 hours after the passage of the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026, President Bola Tinubu has signed it into law. Recall that the National Assembly on Tuesday after months of deliberations, passed the bill in a controversial manner. Prompt News reports that many civil society organisations and well meaning Nigerians have kicked against the newly passed bill, insisting that it doesn’t reflect the wishes of the people. Speaking after signing the bill into law, President Tinubu, commended the leadership of the National Assembly, for managing the process very well, “to the extent there has been no…
The annual Ramadan lecture of the Forestry Muslim Community will be held on Saturday, 21st February, 2026 (4th Ramadan 1447 AH) at the conference hall of the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, FRIN, Jericho, Ibadan. The theme of this year’s lecture which starts at 10.00 am prompt is: “Security Challenges & Media Bias: The Impact On Muslim Identity.” According to the organisers, the Guest Lecturer is Professor Ibrahim Olatunde Uthman, who is the Chief Imam of the University of Ibadan. Prof. Uthman was the immediate past Head of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University. A distinguished…
NLNG has been crowned Overall Champion and Best Sports Company at the 20th edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG), which ended, Saturday, in Abuja with a resounding display of athletic excellence and team spirit. Team NLNG topped the medal table with an impressive 52 medals; comprising 20 gold, 16 silver and 16 bronze to take the lead from the defending champion, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), who finished second with 49 medals (14 gold, 15 silver and 20 bronze). The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) secured third place with 18 medals, while TotalEnergies…
The Imole Progressive Network (IPN) has announced the launch of a free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) scholarship for 150 students across Ondo North Senatorial District. According to a statement issued by the Youth Coordinator of IPN, Olawale Ijanusi, the initiative was approved by the district’s Senatorial Aspirant, Engr. Michael Abayomi Adeyanju, as part of efforts to promote educational development and give back to communities in the district. Ijanusi stated that printed application form templates are now available and are being distributed to all Local Government Coordinators. He emphasized that coordinators are expected to ensure the forms reach the…