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Nigerian News

Japanese companies move to invest in Nigeria’s mining sector 

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Sunny Idachaba

Japanese mining companies have pledged to invest in Nigeria’s mining industry. This understanding was reached when the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, and officials of the Japan …

Japanese companies move to invest in Nigeria’s mining sector  Read More
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Nigerian News

Ribadu’s son distributes fertilisers to 400 Adamawa farmers

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Muazu Abari

A lawyer and philanthropist, Ahmed Nuhu Ribadu has flagged off free distribution of fertilisers to over 400 Adamawa farmers in to boost food production. Speaking during the distribution exercise in …

Ribadu’s son distributes fertilisers to 400 Adamawa farmers Read More
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Nigerian News

Troops eliminate scores of terrorists in multiple operations 

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Blueprint

In sustained counter-terrorism operations across the North East theatre, troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded significant successes against Boko Haram , Jamaatu …

Troops eliminate scores of terrorists in multiple operations  Read More
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Opinion

As Governor Aliyu weaponises budget planning for sustainable development in Sokoto state…

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Louis Achi

In conceptualising sustainable budgeting and development planning, it’s clear that hope is not a strategy. It is little wonder then that, historically, budgeting and development planning remains twin, weapon-grade tools …

As Governor Aliyu weaponises budget planning for sustainable development in Sokoto state… Read More
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Nigerian News

Edo: Okpella residents to occupy Dangote premises over killings by reckless drivers

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Paul Okah

A group, the National Association of Indigenous People of Okpella (NAIPO), Edo State, has condemned repeated killing of residents by reckless truck drivers belonging to the Dangote Group, threatening to …

Edo: Okpella residents to occupy Dangote premises over killings by reckless drivers Read More
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Nigerian News

Foundation to raise fund for people with disability

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Adewale Ajayi

A non-governmental organisation, Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation for People Living with Disability, is set to raise funds for the aged, and organise lectures for the disabled on how to face the …

Foundation to raise fund for people with disability Read More
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Nigerian News

FG to host workshop on regulatory authorities for good governance 

August 21, 2025 - by Admin I

   In a move to bolster regulatory effectiveness and enhance governance standards, a high-level national conference and workshop on “Regulating for Global Standards and Best Practices” is set to hold …

FG to host workshop on regulatory authorities for good governance  Read More
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Sports

Fluminense keeper breaks Shilton appearance record

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Admin I

Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio Deivson Lopes Maciel has broken the record held by former England international Peter Shilton for most competitive appearances in world football, says his club Fluminense. The 44-year-old …

Fluminense keeper breaks Shilton appearance record Read More
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Nigerian News

UNICEF, eHealth Africa dole out 28 solar-power facilities to Kano residents

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Gold Chinecherem Joshua

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), eHealth Africa and partners Tuesday distributed 28 solar powered facilities in Kano state to residents. The project was implemented by eHealth Africa with funding from …

UNICEF, eHealth Africa dole out 28 solar-power facilities to Kano residents Read More
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Sports

Brazil: Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio matches Shilton for most competitive appearances

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 - by Admin I

Fluminense’s Fabio levelled Peter Shilton’s longstanding record for most competitive appearances in men’s soccer on Saturday when he walked out onto the pitch for the 1,390th time in his team’s …

Brazil: Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio matches Shilton for most competitive appearances Read More
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Nigerian News

APC chieftain Shinkafi escapes assassination attempt in Abuja

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

A former governorship candidate in Zamfara State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, on Friday narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Abuja. Shinkafi said …

APC chieftain Shinkafi escapes assassination attempt in Abuja Read More
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Security & Crime / Top Stories

‘Nigeria getting to the end of impunity’, NSA speaks on how 2 most wanted terrorists were arrested

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

Security agencies have arrested two most wanted notorious terrorists, Abu Baraa and Mahmuda, National Security Adviser (NSA) Mr Nuhu Ribadu, has said. The NSA said this Saturday at a world …

‘Nigeria getting to the end of impunity’, NSA speaks on how 2 most wanted terrorists were arrested Read More
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Nigerian News

INEC commences continuous voter registration in Borno

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by Sàdiq Abubakar

The Borno state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Alhaji  Abubakar Ahmad Ma’aji, Thursday, said it is commencing 2025 Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) on Monday. He said registration of voters is at …

INEC commences continuous voter registration in Borno Read More
Opinion

From politics to terrorism? Canada’s dangerous redefinition of  Nigeria’s democracy

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Olufemi Soneye

When a Canadian federal court recently declared Nigeria’s two largest political parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as terrorist organisations under Canadian …

From politics to terrorism? Canada’s dangerous redefinition of  Nigeria’s democracy Read More
Letters

The Atlantic Alliance and Africa 

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Suleiman Mohammadu

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed in April 1949 with the signing of the Washington Treaty by countries from North America and Europe.  Its founding member countries are …

The Atlantic Alliance and Africa  Read More
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Nigerian News

4 fake blind beggars remanded for child trafficking in Abuja 

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Admin I

An Abuja High Court  Tuesday remanded four women charged with child trafficking in police custody. The police had charged the four women with criminal conspiracy and child trafficking. The women, now …

4 fake blind beggars remanded for child trafficking in Abuja  Read More
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Nigerian News

Nigeria’s housing deficit a ‘goldmine’ for investors – Hall 7 CEO 

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Emeka Nze

The Chief Executive Officer of Hall 7, one of Nigeria’s leading real estate development firms, Olayinka Braimoh, has urged both local and international investors to reframe the country’s profound housing …

Nigeria’s housing deficit a ‘goldmine’ for investors – Hall 7 CEO  Read More
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Business

Children, aged, vulnerable benefit from UBA Foundation’s Charity Outreach

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by David Agba

In a display of compassion and commitment to societal well-being, UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, extended its generosity to the less …

Children, aged, vulnerable benefit from UBA Foundation’s Charity Outreach Read More
Nigerian News

NVRI speaks on allegations of nepotism, misconduct

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Muhammad Tanko Shittu

The National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Monday, dismissed allegations of nepotistic recruitment, marginalisation of Plateau state indigenes, and procurement irregularities contained in a widely circulated open letter addressed to President …

NVRI speaks on allegations of nepotism, misconduct Read More
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Nigerian News

Mpox hits Ondo, 12 cases recorded

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (OSPHDA) has confirmed at least 12 cases of Mpox spread across eight local government areas in the state. Dr. Victor Adefesoye, OSPHDA’s Director …

Mpox hits Ondo, 12 cases recorded Read More
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Nigerian News

NDLEA boss urges collective action against drug abuse, cultism, banditry

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

The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.- Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), has called for a collective effort from families, traditional rulers, and community leaders …

NDLEA boss urges collective action against drug abuse, cultism, banditry Read More
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Business

Understanding NBS report and Nigerians realities

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by BENJAMIN UMUTEME

In recent times, various reports by the NBS have raised questions from ordinary Nigerians who see the documents as not a reflection of their realities. However, experts have said that …

Understanding NBS report and Nigerians realities Read More
Metro

Tungan Ashere: FCT community where basic amenities are non-existent

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 - by Admin II

Located in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Tungan Ashere is an agrarian community, which suffers lack and neglect as a result of the non-existence …

Tungan Ashere: FCT community where basic amenities are non-existent Read More
Business

Bears return as equities market sheds N516bn

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 - by Amaka Ifeakandu

The Nigerian equities market for the first time on Friday returned to bearish run, declining by N516 billion. The market capitalisation of listed equities declined by 0.56 per cent closing at N92.214 …

Bears return as equities market sheds N516bn Read More

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APC congresses and the reconciliation panels

Even before it was inaugurated, the National Reconciliation Committee of ...

NUPTE threatens strike over education base unions’ disputes

The National Union of Postal and Telecommunications (NUPTE) has threatened ...

Recent Updates

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  • US Open: Superb Auger-Aliassime ends Zverev’s bid for elusive major September 1, 2025
  • Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez back on Manchester United radar September 1, 2025
  • ‘Give it back’, Cirstea begs thief to return stolen trophy September 1, 2025
  • Vardy set for medical at Serie A side Cremonese September 1, 2025
  • ‎Okpebholo mourns late IGP Arase September 1, 2025
  • Concrete roads: A game changer for emergency response, security in Nigeria September 1, 2025
  • 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
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  • Atalanta reject loan bids for Ademola Lookman August 31, 2025
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  • All eyes on Fidelis Unongo for Benue North East Senatorial seat August 31, 2025
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  • 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
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  • Yobe: Police nab transformer vandals August 31, 2025
  • Breaking: Former IGP Solomon Arase d!es August 31, 2025
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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 ...

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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