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Nigerian News

How Nigeria stood with South Africa during Apartheid – Malema

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Chuks Nweze

President and Commander-in-Chief of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has said Nigeria backed South Africa during her darkest hours while fighting for liberation. Malema stated this in a …

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Nigerian News

Only Supreme Court can decide on withheld Osun LGs’ fund – Lawyer 

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria,  Yomi Alliyu,  has said only the Supreme Court can decide on the controversy over the withheld Osun state local government fund. The SAN stated this in a …

Only Supreme Court can decide on withheld Osun LGs’ fund – Lawyer  Read More
Chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates, Thursday, commended Gombe state for its trailblazing health sector reforms,
Nigerian News

Bill Gates hails Gombe’s biometric innovation 

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Auwal Ahmad

Global philanthropist and chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates, Thursday, commended Gombe state for its trailblazing health sector reforms, describing the state’s approach as inspiring, …

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Opinion

China’s imperishable role in the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Charles Onunaiju

Eighty years after the second World War,  the preamble of the United Nations charter adopted in its immediate aftermath noted the determination of the peoples of the world “to save …

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Nigerian News

PPDC deploys lawyers to render free legal services to indigent suspects

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Muazu Abari

In line with its commitment to ensure quick dispensation of justice and principle of fairness in the society, the Public and private Development Centre (PPDC), supported by the US state …

PPDC deploys lawyers to render free legal services to indigent suspects Read More
Letters

Maiduguri-Ganboru Ngala road needs urgent attention 

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Abraham Yakubu Wabas

For decades, the Maiduguri–Gamboru Ngala road served as one of the most vital arteries in Nigeria’s North-eastern economy. Stretching from the Borno state capital to the border town of Gamboru …

Maiduguri-Ganboru Ngala road needs urgent attention  Read More
Opinion

How power outages threaten Nigeria’s digital economy dream

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Elvis Eromosele

Recently, I found myself inside a multi-storied shopping complex buzzing with activity. The building was home to laptop shops, phone sales and repair centres, and accessories vendors, an ecosystem of …

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Nigerian News / Top Stories

NiMet forecasts 3-day rain, thunderstorms nationwide

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Adekunle Abdullahi

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rain and thunderstorms across the country from Sunday to Tuesday. ‎NiMet’s weather outlook released weekend in Abuja, envisaged moderate rain over parts of …

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Sports

2025/26 season: NPFL August 22 kick-off date sacrosanct – NFF 

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Admin I

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has reiterated that there will be no change to the kickoff date of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League …

2025/26 season: NPFL August 22 kick-off date sacrosanct – NFF  Read More
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Opinion

Executive-legislature cooperation as enabler of national stability, growth and opportunities

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by Ken Harries

A nation’s executive and legislature are like two oars propelling the same canoe. If one oar pulls with force while the other drifts lazily, the canoe spins in circles. If …

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Business

Chevron hosts Lokpobiri, reaffirms commitment to growth, development of oil sector

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Benjamin Umuteme

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL -NNPCL/CNL JV- has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth and development …

Chevron hosts Lokpobiri, reaffirms commitment to growth, development of oil sector Read More
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Politics

Where swings the pendulum in Anambra South, Onitsha North 1 bye-elections?

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Okechukwu Onuegbu

This Saturday 16th August, 2025, the people of Anambra South senatorial district and Onitsha North 1 would return to the polls to pick their representatives for the remaining two years. …

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Nigerian News

Kano trains staff on job efficiency 

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Bashir Mohammed

The Kano state Commissioner of Finance, Dr. Isma’ila Aliyu Danmarya, Wednesday, said his ministry is determined to equip its workers with necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs efficiently …

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Politics

Peter Obi backs ADC candidate in Anambra election

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has thrown his weight behind African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate Justina Azuka in Saturday’s Onitsha North State Constituency …

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Sports

Sani Toro, Jallah hail NSC endorsement to compensate ex-Falcons players

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Admin I

The call by former players and legends of the nation’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons that the presidency should extend the kind gesture splashed on members of the …

Sani Toro, Jallah hail NSC endorsement to compensate ex-Falcons players Read More
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Business

Bonny light rises amid U.S.- Russia talks

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Segun Odunewu

 Nigeria’s flagship crude grade, Bonny Light, closed slightly higher at $68.85 per barrel at the weekend, snapping a six-session losing streak, as traders balanced geopolitical uncertainty over U.S.–Russia peace negotiations …

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Sports

Crystal Palace beat EPL champions Liverpool to win Community Shield

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Admin I

Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday, with keeper Dean Henderson reprising his …

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Letters

Army chief urges officers to translate strategy into action

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Admin II

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has charged senior military officers and strategic stakeholders to translate strategy into tangible action in addressing national challenges. Oluyede delivered the …

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Security & Crime / Top Stories

Popular ‘Lagos prophet’ nabbed for cross-border drug trafficking

August 10, 2025August 11, 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 …

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Recent Updates

  • Public accounts: Nigeria hosts 11th West African parliamentary committees’ confab  September 5, 2025
  • Anambra: Man climbs electricity mast in attempted suicide September 5, 2025
  • NDE to train 2,600 Enugu unemployed graduates for RHEI 2 September 4, 2025
  • CSO: Dauda Lawal’s confession shows failure to protect Zamfara September 4, 2025
  • UNESCO laureate hails Crown University–UNITAR partnership September 4, 2025
  • Ife PDP crisis: Osun deputy governor appeals for calm  September 4, 2025
  • Rivers investing in human capital development – lbas September 4, 2025
  • Edo: NULGE election turns bloody September 4, 2025
  • INEC partners NIMC to unify national identity data for credible polls September 4, 2025
  • IGP approves FPRO Adejobi’s posting as Delta DCP Operations September 4, 2025
  • Kano: CSOs back EFCC, ICPC, demand full probe over alleged financial scandals September 4, 2025
  • Libya returnee to youths: Don’t travel through dangerous routes September 4, 2025
  • Controversy creeps into Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup group September 4, 2025
  • World leaders, monarchs, scholars to grace Ooni’s 10th year anniversary  September 4, 2025
  • EFCC arrests Ahamba Tochukwu, Gavice Logistics CEO for N2bn ponzi ‘fraud’ September 4, 2025
  • Enugu: 20 d!e, injured in auto crash  September 4, 2025
  • Close ally speaks on ’cause of Arase’s death’ September 4, 2025
  • Police confirm Mabushi fatal motor accident September 4, 2025
  • DSS docks 9 over Benue, Plateau killings September 4, 2025
  • 2027: Group urges Engr. Aliyu to sustain, expand Buni’s legacy September 4, 2025
  • Terrorism: Nigeria nabs 5,000 suspects, secures 775 convictions, recovers 360 firearms September 4, 2025
  • Tribute to ex-IGP Solomon Arase September 4, 2025
  • IMSU VC harps on research for development as AMSSRN inducts new members September 4, 2025
  • The embargo on new federal universities September 4, 2025
  • Football star settles for DR Congo, set for debut senior appearance September 4, 2025
  • Usman’s visionary leadership at NAHCON September 4, 2025
  • Cautionary concerns in conflict communication September 4, 2025
  • The Tinubu phenomenon: Lessons in political durability September 4, 2025
  • Nigerians pilgrims urged to abide by Hajj, Umrah rules September 4, 2025
  • Ebonyi government bans graduation ceremonies in schools September 4, 2025

Opinion

Cautionary concerns in conflict communication

In a country of dazzling diversity like Nigeria, conflicts are almost inevitable. Managing them requires not only tact and empathy ...

The Tinubu phenomenon: Lessons in political durability

In recent weeks, I stumbled on a thought-provoking article lamenting the North’s decline, how a region so rich in people ...

The invisible commodity: Why charcoal is not on Nigeria’s economic map

When the federal government announced at the 2025 Forest Economy Summit its plan to unlock $2 billion from Nigeria’s forest ...

SOGIS: Of progress and panic-stricken voices

On Monday, 1st September 2025, I was elated to witness Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state honour our dear ...

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 ...

About Us

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

Executive Director-Finance & Accounts: Ajibola Oyetubo

Editorial Director: Clem Oluwole

Associate Director-Administration & HR: Nuhu Sani

Associate Director, Southern Operations: Vera Chidi Maha

Associate Director, Letters, Opinions & Pages: Chamba Simeh

General Manager, Business and Strategy: Aminu Ado Ibrahim

Editor (Daily): Abdulrahman A. Abdulrauf, rahmanrauf@yahoo.com

Editor(Weekend): Adoyi M. Aba

Online Editor: Ikenna Okonkwo, iykevic85@gmail.com

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