There is no debate about Nigeria’s power crisis. Millions still live on generators and inverters. Businesses run below capacity. Communities endure long outages. The national grid is fragile, and the gap between installed capacity and actual supply remains painfully wide. Managing Director of Leadership Newspapers and columnist, Azu Ishiekwene, is right about the problem. Nigeria has not solved its electricity crisis. No serious Minister of Power should pretend otherwise. But a system can be deeply broken and still begin to move in the right direction. That distinction is essential in assessing Joseph Tegbe’s first 100 days. A minister who has…
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By Solihu Abdulsemih, Osogbo The Executive Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Gen. Buba Marwa, has urged Nigerian youths to shun drug abuse, warning that it destroys morality and prevents young people from achieving their goals. He gave the warning on Saturday at the NASFAT National Counselling Conference, themed “Legacy of Care: A Strategic Plan to Serve the Ummah, 2027–2032,” held at Fountain University, Osogbo. The former Governor of Lagos State was represented by Commander Fatimah Popoola, at the conference, said the agency’s message was aimed at parents, teachers and counsellors, to build a lagacy for the…
ABUJA – Nigeria is demonstrating its commitment to hosting a successful 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to preparations for the continental women’s team golf championship.With 29 days to the tournament, the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be ready to welcome golfers and officials from across Africa.The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance following an inspection of the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress of work at the facility. The…
WITNESS 2026 — Mind Restructuring & Fourth Industrial Revolution — Continuation of Oct 3rd Banner Broadcast How else do you describe a nation that sleeps atop gold, diamond, lithium and crude — yet begs for toothpicks? That pays N4 trillion and N29 billion in salaries to keep Ajaokuta dead and ALSCON idle, while going cap-in-hand to IMF, World Bank and China? That scores 24/100 and ranks 154 out of 180 on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index — second most corrupt in West Africa — yet celebrates fake A1s from Miracle Centres? This is not poverty. This is intellectual brigandage —…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Acting General Secretary of the NFF, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, on Saturday commended the U17 women national team, Flamingos, for their performance at the WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup in Côte d’Ivoire and praised the team for representing Nigeria well. He charged the players to take the same triumphant spirit and determination to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco this month, and ultimately target a podium appearance. Speaking on behalf of the team, captain Harmony Chidi assured the NFF and Nigerians that the Flamingos will not fail in their responsibility. She said…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2026 CAF Awards will take place on Monday, December 7, in Lagos, Nigeria, Prompt News reports. This is even as Nigeria will also host CAF Ordinary General Assembly on Saturday, November 21, 2026, as part of CAF’s confirmed calendar of activities for the year. According to a statement from CAF, the confirmation was made sequel to a virtual meeting of the CAF Executive Committee chaired by President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, on Friday, October 2, 2026. The annual awards ceremony will bring together leading figures…
As campaigns for the January 2027 presidential election gather momentum, the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement has launched its grassroots mobilisation campaign in Taraba State, calling on residents to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The movement, led by its Grand Patron, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, said the President’s reforms require more time to consolidate and deliver greater benefits to Nigerians. Represented at the launch in Jalingo by High Chief Kestin Pondi, Tompolo said Taraba was benefiting from the policies of the Tinubu administration, stressing that continuity was necessary to sustain the gains recorded so far.…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau There are indications that the bulk of the foreign-based invited players will not be in camp when the Super Falcons resume camping today in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games African qualifiers double-header againstComoros slated for Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo on Friday, October 9 and Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Prompt News reports. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) earlier in the week unveiled a 28-woman list of players directing them to resume camp on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the AM2PM Hotel in Ijebu-Ode ahead of their Los Angeles 2028…
The President of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) and Deputy President-General (South) of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, FCShas been appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the national Islamic body. The appointment was officially ratified during the recently concluded General Assembly of the apex Islamic body held in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, which was presided over by the President-General of the Council and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni. Alhaji Oladejo, an eminent financial authority and former Deputy Director-General of…
Musa Francis James and Akanbi Aderonke Olufunmilayo emerged as the men’s and women’s winners respectively at the fifth edition of the Abeokuta 10km Race in Ogun State on Saturday. Francis James led the men’s field from the finish, completing the 10km race in 30:25.33 to claim the $1,000 first prize. Ilya Raymond finished second in 30:38.06 to collect $750, while Gyang Sunday completed the men’s podium in 30:47.00 and received $500. The women’s race followed a similar pattern, with Akanbi Aderonke Olufunmilayo taking the top position after finishing in 35:00.69 to win $1,000. Bulus Mary Jah came second in 35:58.71…