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For Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), this crisis is also changing the way the world understands the phrase “energy security.” For decades, that meant a country’s oil and gas reserves. Today, he said, many countries want systems that are more diverse, decentralized and under their control – and renewable energy is critical to …

The coach of Owerri-based Kun Khalifat FC, Obinna Uzoho, on Sunday secured his first win in the ongoing Nigeria Professionañ Football League (NPFL) season. Playing at the Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri, the home boys defeated Ilorin’s Kwara United with a solitary goal scored by mercurial striker Agor after sustained pressure. Uzoho, who spoke to Blueprntsport after the match, said he …

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Zaatari refugee camp hosts more than 80,000 Syrians and more than half of them are children. According to the agency, if investments are not made soon, water and sanitation services could stop in a matter of months. UNICEF Regional spokesperson Louise Wateridge stated that many children in Zaatari were born in the camp. ‘Lifeline’ “For them, the risk of disruption …

As the 2027 general elections approach, there is an urgent need for religious and traditional leaders across Nigeria to think deeply about their role in maintaining peace, unity and stability in society. These institutions enjoy enormous respect and influence, and their words often carry considerable weight among their followers and subjects. It is therefore important that their influence is exercised …

That Security Council met Monday morning with prospects for peace in the Middle East under pressure on two fronts. In the West Bank, settler violence and settlement expansion are raising fears of a two-state solution. In Gaza, a year-old peace plan has stalled while civilian suffering continues. The meeting comes as the remaining stages of the plan, including the disarmament …

World leaders meet at General Assembly to assess how far the world has progressed in fighting racism and how far there is to be done. The Durban Declaration and Program of Action, which is the most comprehensive framework, seeks to recognize historical injustices, eliminate inequalities and build a society based on dignity, equality and justice for all.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has annulled Edo Queens’ penalty shootout victory over Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the WAFU Zone B final of the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers. The decision follows a formal protest by the Ghanaian side over the procedure used to determine the winner of the September 5 final in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The match …

Ibom Air has officially reached the five million passenger milestone, marking a significant growth phase for the Akwa Ibom state airline since the launch of commercial operations. The historic figure was reached on September 25, 2026, during the airline’s 65,787th scheduled commercial flight. In an official statement signed by the Group’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Aniekan Essienette, the airline …

This latest warning follows reports of security incidents since September 20 related to an increase in the number of families fleeing the Kigonze refugee camp in Bunia, northeastern Ituri province. According to reports, soldiers entered the location to search for weapons and people suspected of being members of non-state armed groups. Gunshots were also heard. 8,000 infections and counting This …