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A new President General of the Igbo socio-cultural group Ohanaeze Ndigbo has emerged. He is Professor George Obiozor. Prof. Obiozor who was a Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Isreal …
Breaking: George Obiozor is new Ohaneze Ndigbo President General Read More
Men of the Nigeria Fire Service has put out raging fire at the headquarters of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) close to Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. According to …
Breaking: Anxiety as fire engulfs Nigeria Immigration Service headquarters Read More
The chairman, Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, Col David Imuse RTD, has said that the party will appeal Saturday’s ruling by the Federal High …
Obaseki’s certificate: APC defiant, heads to appeal Read More
An airline jet is reported to have crashed into the sea after the Boeing 737 lost contact with air traffic control, Saturday, with flight tracking data showing the Indonesian plane …
Scores dead as plane crashes after takeoff Read More
The Federal High Court in Abuja, Saturday, dismissed the certificate forgery allegation which was instituted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of its members, Mr. Williams Edobor, against …
Again, Obaseki triumphs in Edo Read More
Bandits numbering over 50 have launched a fresh attack on Dadah village in Zurmi local government area of Zamfara state Friday evening, and killed many people. They also rustled unaccounted …
Bandits invade Zamfara community, kill many, rustle animals Read More
Ten newborn babies died on Saturday in a fire at a state-run hospital in western India, officials said. There were 17 infants in the unit for sick newborn babies when …
Breaking: Strange fire consumes 10 newborn babies inside hospital Read More
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice , Abubakar Malami SAN, has described the proposed recruitment of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as ill-timed owing to …
FG stops recruitment of 5,000 NDLEA applicants Read More
US President Donald Trump has been permanently suspended from Twitter “due to the risk of further incitement of violence”, the company says. Twitter said the decision was made “after close …
Trump banned ahead Biden inauguration as US President Read More
… Economy growing despite challenges – Expert … It’s been stalled since 2015 – Prof. Utomi … Political will, sincerity lacking – Ameachi “… Our concern should be to reverse …
Failed state controversy: Is Nigeria at risk? Read More
United States President Donald Trump tweeted Friday he will not attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, breaking a tradition that has for centuries been a hallmark of the peaceful transfer of …
Breaking: Trump tweets again, vows to stay away from Biden inauguration as US President Read More
Lagos state governor and visitor to Lagos State University (LASU), Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has cancelled the ongoing process set up for the appointment of a substantive ninth Vice Chancellor (VC) …
Breaking: Sanwo-Olu cancels ongoing appointment of LASU VC, orders fresh process Read More
US President Donald Trump has been allowed to Tweet again, after being locked out of his account for 12 hours. Posting a more conciliatory message, he refrained from reiterating false …
Trump back on Twitter, makes crucial Capitol comment Read More
Thirteen civilians, eight of them children, died Friday when a woman suicide bomber blew herself up in an attack on a village in northern Cameroon by Boko Haram jihadists, a …
Breaking: Boko Haram suicide bomber kills 8 children, 5 others in fresh attack Read More
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has released the list of successful applicants in its ongoing recruitment exercise. NDLEA spokesman, Deputy Commander of Narcotics (DCN) Jonah Achema, announced this …
NDLEA releases list of successful candidates, reveals next step in recruitment exercise Read More
Thousands of applicants were Thursday locked outside of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) premises across the country following a strike embarked upon by the commission’s staff, Blueprint has learnt. The industrial action came …
NIN: NIMC workers begin strike over funding, exposure to COVID-19 Read More
About two million Nigerians have been displaced as a result of insurgency, armed banditry, communal clashes and others, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Ms Sadiya Umar …
2 million Nigerians displaced by insurgency, banditry, others – FG Read MoreStaff of the National Identity Management Communication (NIMC) have embarked on an indefinite strike over poor allowance and working condition under COVID-19. Leading the protest in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, Mr. Paul …
Breaking: Despite NIN hiccups, NIMC staff go on indefinite strike Read More
The US Congress has certified Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election, hours after Trump supporters stormed the building in an attack that saw four people die. Lawmakers resumed the …
Breaking: US Congress certifies Biden’s presidential election victory hours after attacks Read More
Nigeria recorded 1,664 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections to 94,369. the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said. The NCDC made this known via its verified website …
Uncertainty as Nigeria’s daily COVID-19 cases near 2000 after yuletide Read More
Blueprint Newspaper Chief Operating Officer (COO)/ Executive Director, Salisu Umar, has urged staff to approach 2021 with great team spirit to achieve it’s organisational goals. Salisu made this call Wednesday in his …
Approach 2021 with great team spirit, Blueprint COO charges staff Read More
In his lengthy written statement, Vice-President Mike Pence says that his “largely ceremonial” role in Wednesday’s special Congressional session does not allow him to reverse the 2020 election results and …
Breaking: Trump, Pence at war over US election outcome as VP rejects role to cancel results Read More
After about ten months of inactivity in Nigeria’s universities and other tertiary institutions, there are strong indications that academic work will resume across the country, Blueprint has gathered. Activities were disrupted towards …
ASUU strike/COVID-19: Ten months after, life returns to Nigerian varsities Read More
About 20 travellers were kidnapped by gunmen along Mungi sharp corner Buga Gwari,Gadabuke in Toto local government area of Nasarawa state. A former education secretary in Nasarawa local government area, Mallam Salihu …
Updated: One killed, 20 travellers kidnapped in Nasarawa community Read More
About 20 travelers have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen along Mungi sharp Conner Buga Gwari, Gadabuke in Toto local government of Nasarawa state The former education secretary Nasarawa local government …
Breaking: Uneasy calm as gunmen kill ex-LG official, kidnap 20 travelers in Nasarawa community Read More