The suit filled at the Federal High Court in Abuja by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the oil-producing states in Nigeria over “their failure to account for the spending of the oil derivation refunds of N625 billion recently paid to them by the federal government, including details and locations of projects executed with the money,” is the right Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja launched the new Naira banknotes, expressing delight that the redesigned currencies are locally produced by the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting (NSPM) PLC. Speaking at the launch of the new banknotes, which preceded the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, the President explained in detail the basis for his approval to the Central Bank of Read More
The federal government has said that 446 out of 907 escapees from the Abolongo custodial centre in Oyo state have been recaptured, whilst 69 never left the facility. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, revealed this Sunday while making an inspection visit to the facility in Oyo, Oyo state. In a statement made available to Blueprint in Abuja, the Minister vowed Read More
The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has faulted the state government of Engr David Umahi, for implementing Cybercrime Prohibition Law in the state without a public hearing. The group however, demanded immediate release of a Radio presenter, Godfrey Chikwere, arrested and detained over a Facebook post on the order of the state government. In a statement Read More
A two storey building under construction in Abuja early Wednesday collapsed and killed one occupant. According to eyewitness, the collapsed building is located behind CITEC Estate along Airport road, Jabi. Confirming the incident, the Director-General, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Emergency Management Authority (FEMA), Alhaji Abbas Idris, said the sad incident occurred by around 1am. Details loading…
Below are the steps to take if you have been rejected by your PPA. Note that the information below is for applicants of the NPower Batch C programmme. An Npower Batch c applicant should check his or her dashboard under deployment, click on redeployment to check if the school you want to change to under your local government is available, Read More
Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Salihu Moh Lukman, has said opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and others are presenting false narrative to paint President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling party in bad light. The PGF boss also described as “politically scandalous” for an APC state like Lagos to Read More
Akure, the capital of Ondo state is currently under tension following a reported one storey building collapse that killed a woman and left her children and others still trapped. The incident which happened on Monday night, occurred around Fanibi area of Akure metropolis, when the occupants were fast asleep. Details loading…
Director General of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Salihu Moh Lukman, said the recent defection of former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode into the APC got most members angry, especially with the by the red-carpet reception given to him. While calling for calm, the APC chieftain also appealed to party leaders to properly engage in internal negotiations that will guide the Read More
Former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Obadiah Mailafia is dead. Blueprint gathered that the 64-year-old politician and statesman died at the National Hospital Abuja this Sunday morning. Details later…
President Muhammadu Buhari has just received former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, as a new member the All Progressives Congress (APC). Details later…
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has said security operatives are already pursuing the escaped inmates after gunmen attacked Kabba Custodial facility on Monday. A statement Monday in Abuja by the Media Adviser to the Minister, Sola Fasure, said the Aregbesola had been briefed by the Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Haliru Nababa, on the unfortunate Read More
Fear has gripped many residents and passersby after tanker filled with fuel exploded in Felele area of lokoja, Kogi state capital on Thursday night. The cause of the fire is yet unknown. As at the time of filling this report, the state fire service were yet to visit the scene. Similar incidence had happened some months ago. Details loading…
Organisers say the new season of GUS is open to receiving applications from Nigerians between 21-35 years from September 1, 2021, via its online registration platform www.gulderultimatesearch.ng How do you do it?To submit an application, all you have to do is head to the GUS website. Here, applicants must enter their personal details, upload a photograph, and answer a few Read More
Inspite of crises rocking the party as a result of the just concluded Ward Congress, the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its Local Government Area Congress for the 4th of September, 2021. The national secretary of the party, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe, has just made the announcement. Details soon…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has quizzed a former Bayelsa Governor and senator representing Bayesla West Seriake Dickson. According to a source, Dickson presented himself to the EFCC following an invitation by the agency. The source said the ex-Governor was grilled over allegations bordering on abuse of office and misappropriation of public funds during his eight-year administration in Read More
There is currently an uneasy calm at gada-biyu general area of Jos, the Plateau state capital following attack by suspected hoodlums. Blueprint reports that the hoodlums are attacking passerby and setting trucks on fire. Chairman of Jos local government council, Shehu Bala, has confirmed the incident. He said: “Yes there was incident at Gada-biyu area, some trucks were burnt. “Now Read More
The Court of Appeal in Calabar has declared Hon. Jerigbe Agom Jerigbe the duly elected Senator for Cross River North. It declared him the lawful candidate of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) in the December 5, 2020 By-election for the seat. The three-man Appeal Tribunal headed by Hon. Justice Chioma I. Nwosu also invalidated the certificate of return earlier issued to Read More
Suspected cultists numbering about 18 have shot dead the Youths’ President of Atai Ibiaku community in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state. It was gathered that the cultists killed one Comrade Edet Ibanga, shot and fatally injured some tenants in a rented apartment occupied mostly by students of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) along Urua Ekpa Road. Speaking Read More
The organisers of BBNaija, Multichoice Nigeria, Monday, revealed that season six of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show will begin on July 24. Disclosing this during a press briefing, Martin Mabudu, Multichoice customer officer, said this year’s edition of the reality show will run for 72 day. And so, the show will officially end on October 3, 2021. Details Read More
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI), Enugu, Prof Samuel Ndubisi, was on Wednesday assassinated along Enugu-Portharcourt road. A Facebook user shared pictures of the ugly incident which happened on Wednesday afternoon at centenary City junction before Amaechi flyover. As at the time of filling this report, no official statement government has Read More
Rivers United head coach, Stanley Eguma, has been freed by his adoptors. Coach Eguma was kidnapped on Tuesday in Enugu. Rivers United are one of the clubs contending for Nigeria Football Professional League (NPFL) top finish in 2021. Details loading…
The 2022 governorship election in the State of Osun will take place on July 16, INEC has disclosed. This is contained in a statement by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, through its secretary, Rose Oriarian-Anthony. The timetable dated June 10, 2021, outlined the schedule of activities in the build up to the election starting from the publishing of the Read More
A 35 year old housewife, Blessing Ebuneku Agoro has been arrested by men of Ogun state police command for selling her two biological daughters, Semilore Agoro of 4 years old and Deborah Agoro of 2 years old.The police public relations officer (PPRO), DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi made this known in a statement made available to Blueprint Sunday.According to Oyeyemi, the suspect was arrested, Read More
Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has concluded plans to collaborate with the Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation, an International Non Governmental Organization (NGO) to advance the course of cancer care with the aim of reducing it’s impact in Nigeria. The collaboration is in the area of Arm Our Youths (ArOY) a Health campaign which commenced since 2019, aiming to introduce anti-breast Read More
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