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Nigerian News

NASS inducts 785 newly recruited staff 

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

  The National Assembly Monday declared that democracy has stabilised in Nigeria, a development that made it recruit 785 staff across Grade levels 8 to 12 in December, 2024. Clerk to …

NASS inducts 785 newly recruited staff  Read More
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Nigerian News

Police repatriate wanted Chinese gang leader in Interpol operation 

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The Nigeria Police Force, in a significant show of international collaboration, has successfully repatriated a high-profile Chinese fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to China. The operation was carried out through the …

Police repatriate wanted Chinese gang leader in Interpol operation  Read More
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Nigerian News

ADC denies Bala’s resignation, labels document fake, malicious

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

…Urges INEC, security agencies to reject forged documents The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), under its constitutionally recognized Acting National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala, has dismissed as …

ADC denies Bala’s resignation, labels document fake, malicious Read More
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Metro

Drama as woman confronts married man over online relationship

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

A tense confrontation unfolded when a woman visited the home of a married man, claiming they had been in a relationship online for three years. In a video circulating online, …

Drama as woman confronts married man over online relationship Read More
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Nigerian News

Katsina government seeks more military support over recent insurgency   

August 21, 2025 - by Admin I

Katsina state acting governor, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, Wednesday, appealed for more military presence and support to strengthen ongoing anti-terrorism operations in the state. The acting governor made the appeal …

Katsina government seeks more military support over recent insurgency    Read More
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Politics

Empty booth: Nigeria’s focus at TICAD9 strategic engagement, not trade expo – Presidency

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

The Presidency, Wednesday, reacted to trending social media narrative about an empty booth labelled ‘NIGERIA’ at the ongoing 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan. It …

Empty booth: Nigeria’s focus at TICAD9 strategic engagement, not trade expo – Presidency Read More
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Sports

5Stars Premier League Abuja Winner Energy FC wait as Lagos phase witnesses dramatic opening

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Admin I

The 5Stars League 2025 which is the 7th edition and themed ‘Big 7’ with a new structure where only two Cities, FCT Abuja and Commercial nerve centre Lagos are hosting …

5Stars Premier League Abuja Winner Energy FC wait as Lagos phase witnesses dramatic opening Read More
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Religion

New York stands still for Jesus @ Apostle Joshua Selman’s ‘Sound of Revival Conference’

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Admin I

‎‎Nigerian gospel preacher, Apostle Joshua Selman Nimmak, the founder and senior pastor of Koinonia Global (Eternity Network International) has stormed New York with ‘Sound of Rivival’ outreach.‎‎The 2025 edition of …

New York stands still for Jesus @ Apostle Joshua Selman’s ‘Sound of Revival Conference’ Read More
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Sports

Team Nigeria makes clean sweep of Pan African Youth Scrabble Championships

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Admin I

Team Nigeria made a very bold statement in the mind sport of scrabble in far away Kenya as they took top honours at the prestigious Pan African Youth Scrabble Championships …

Team Nigeria makes clean sweep of Pan African Youth Scrabble Championships Read More
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Nigerian News

JAMB, WAEC glitches: What experts are saying as CBT SSCE beckons

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by BENJAMIN SAMSON

…CBT tests’ll curb examination malpractices – Ngene  ‘…It’s not suitable for some disciplines’ …Initiative premature – Lecturer Stakeholders in the education are divided over the pronouncement by the Minister of …

JAMB, WAEC glitches: What experts are saying as CBT SSCE beckons Read More
Letters

Kano: Yusuf grants 5-month grace to Kwankwasiyya, Amana, Bandirawo occupants 

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by Bashir Mohammed

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state Thursday approved an additional two-month grace period for property owners in Kwankwasiyya, Amana, and Bandirawo cities to occupy their properties before facing possible …

Kano: Yusuf grants 5-month grace to Kwankwasiyya, Amana, Bandirawo occupants  Read More
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Politics

Yobe: Buni’s inclusive leadership style inspires loyalty – LG chair

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by Issa Gambo

The Chairman of Fune Area Council in Yobe state, Honourable Baba Goni Mustapha, has commended the governor of Yobe state, Dr Mai Malla Buni over his leadership style in the …

Yobe: Buni’s inclusive leadership style inspires loyalty – LG chair Read More
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Nigerian News

FUL VC thumbs up FG for stopping establishment of more varsities

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

… Seeks funding for existing ones The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, has lauded the federal government’s decision to stop the establishment of new University for the …

FUL VC thumbs up FG for stopping establishment of more varsities Read More
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Business

NCC rallies stakeholder support to protect telecom infrastructure 

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by David Agba

  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its commitment to the full operationalisation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Executive Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), which designates telecommunications facilities as critical …

NCC rallies stakeholder support to protect telecom infrastructure  Read More
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Politics

Katung congratulates Wilson Iliya on his promotion

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Abubakar Labaran

The Senator Southern Kaduna Senatorial zone, Barrister Sunday Marshall Katung, has  congratulated his Senior Legislative Aide, Hon. Wilson Iliya Yangye, on his elevation as Deputy Controller with Universal Insurance Nigeria …

Katung congratulates Wilson Iliya on his promotion Read More
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Business

Harvest, stable forex to further drag down inflation to 21.34%

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Blessing Anaro

Harvest season which commenced in July, stable foreign exchange (forex) and the base year effect would bring down inflation to 21.34 per cent in July, Bismarck Rewane Chief Executive Officer of …

Harvest, stable forex to further drag down inflation to 21.34% Read More
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Nigerian News

Dakingari poly boosts students’ admission to secure TETFUND intervention 

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Muhammad Sadisu Abubakar

The Kebbi State Polytechnic, Dakingari, has reshaped its operational strategy to meet the 1,000 benchmark student’s intake as a condition to enjoy TETFUND intervention. TETFUND has released a circular warning …

Dakingari poly boosts students’ admission to secure TETFUND intervention  Read More
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Judiciary

Money laundering, others: Conclude Dasuki 10 years trial, Court tells tells FG

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has ordered the federal government to conclude its 10 years old prosecution of a former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col Sambo Dasuki, on …

Money laundering, others: Conclude Dasuki 10 years trial, Court tells tells FG Read More
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Nigerian News

4 injured in Zaria gas-laden tanker explosion 

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Moh Bello Habib

Four persons were reportedly injured when two gas laden- tankers collided and exploded in Zaria – Kano expressway, Monday. An eye witness told Blueprint that no death was recorded but …

4 injured in Zaria gas-laden tanker explosion  Read More
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Sports

Super Eagles star, former governor’s son acquire Rancher Bees FC

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Admin I

Super Eagles striker and Real Sociedad forward, Sadiq Umar, alongside current House of Representatives member (Kaduna North), Hon. Bello El-Rufai, have officially acquired Rancher Bees FC, the historic Kaduna-based football …

Super Eagles star, former governor’s son acquire Rancher Bees FC Read More
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Nigerian News

Nigeria: NDLEA recovers 3,476kg of cannabis, 645,000 opioid pills in nationwide raids

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele, also known as Abbas …

Nigeria: NDLEA recovers 3,476kg of cannabis, 645,000 opioid pills in nationwide raids Read More
Nigerian News

KWAM 1’s Abuja airport incident act of terrorism – Ajaka

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

A former Kogi governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Yakubu Muri Ajaka, has condemned the recent incident involving popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 De …

KWAM 1’s Abuja airport incident act of terrorism – Ajaka Read More

Trending

Police arraigns man for alleged phone theft in Osun

A 36-year-old man, Kamaldeen Oke, was on Wednesday, arraigned before ...

Conflict resolution boss urges Nigerians on unity

By Ayoni M. Agbabiaka Director-General, Institute of Peace and Conflict ...

Customs begins nationwide recruitment, opens portal

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday officially announced plans ...

FG’s aid: 387 Abia farmers to harvest, transport N162m maize

387 maize farmers belonging to the Kelechik Out-growers Scheme in ...

Recent Updates

  • 27th anniversary: PDP has demonstrated remarkable tenacity despite challenges – Governors August 31, 2025
  • Flood warnings deserve action not just alerts August 31, 2025
  • WAFU-B U17 Boys tourney: Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets step up preparations August 31, 2025
  • Rwanda’s Amavubi reveal date to hit Nigeria for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier August 31, 2025
  • Atalanta reject loan bids for Ademola Lookman August 31, 2025
  • Projects, appointment: Tinubu fair to all sections of country – FG August 31, 2025
  • Treat life daunting problems as infants do computer games August 31, 2025
  • All eyes on Fidelis Unongo for Benue North East Senatorial seat August 31, 2025
  • Ladi Bala: NRC MD apologises, names assaulted Journalist ambassador August 31, 2025
  • Investigate alleged threats on Ojulari’s life, Itsekiri group tasks IGP, DSS August 31, 2025
  • Arigo technologies makes history, unveils 7 groundbreaking digital platforms in Lagos August 31, 2025
  • Jewish community to FG, states: Protect lives, property in Nigeria August 31, 2025
  • Imo CP warns against attack on road traffic officers  August 31, 2025
  • Breaking: APC sweeps Rivers LG elections August 31, 2025
  • Breaking: Finally FG unveils new curriculum for basic, secondary, technical education August 31, 2025
  • Mgt, research experts stage 4th Int’l conference, others  August 31, 2025
  • Yobe: Police nab transformer vandals August 31, 2025
  • Breaking: Former IGP Solomon Arase d!es August 31, 2025
  • US Open: Gauff cruises aa Sinner targets last 16 August 31, 2025
  • Again, Victor Osimhen scores as Galatasaray beat Rizespor August 31, 2025
  • Chelsea block Nicolas Jackson’s loan move to Bayern Munich August 31, 2025
  • Chelsea sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United August 31, 2025
  • Morocco clinch 3rd CHAN title after beating Madagascar August 31, 2025
  • Girl, 23, fakes own kidnap, demands N15m ransom from parents August 31, 2025
  • Kaduna restores 5-day school week, pledges better pay for teachers August 31, 2025
  • Nigeria, Brazil central banks deepen cooperation  August 31, 2025
  • Wike satisfied with conduct of Rivers LG election August 31, 2025
  • Kaduna: ADC members, stakeholders accuse El-Rufa’i, raise alarm ahead 2027 elections  August 31, 2025
  • Police probe El-Rufai in Kaduna August 31, 2025
  • NDA Short Service Course 33 celebrate 22 years of service August 31, 2025

Opinion

All eyes on Fidelis Unongo for Benue North East Senatorial seat

At a time when Benue North East Senatorial District, and indeed Nigeria yearns for and requires transformative leadership, Hon. Fidelis ...

Afenifere raises concerns over insecurity, suggests ways out

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday called on the authorities and security agencies to combat the scourge of insecurity ...

FG urged to allow Three Crown Mines resume operation at disputed site

Beneficiaries of the Libata-Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship have appealed to the federal government, through the Minister of Mines and Steel ...

Leadership crisis fuelling insecurity, poverty in North-west – Experts 

…Say ‘without purposeful leadership, no sustainable devt can be achieved’ Management experts and policy leaders have warned that persistent leadership ...

Column

Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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Blueprint Newspapers is a Nigerian daily print newspaper founded and published in Abuja, Nigeria. While https://blueprint.ng is the online version

Managing Director & CEO: Salisu Umar, umar_s753@yahoo.com

Vice Chairman & CEB: Zainab Suleiman Okino, zainabsule@yahoo.com

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Editorial Director: Clem Oluwole

Associate Director-Administration & HR: Nuhu Sani

Associate Director, Southern Operations: Vera Chidi Maha

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Editor(Weekend): Adoyi M. Aba

Online Editor: Ikenna Okonkwo, iykevic85@gmail.com

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