Skip to content
Top Menu
September 4, 2025
  • Home
  • Blueprint Corporate Profile
  • About Us
    • Blueprint Online Team
    • Mission Statement
  • Contact Us
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • Blueprint Corporate Profile
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Privacy Policy

Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Blueprint gives you the latest Nigerian news in one place. Read the news behind the news on burning National issues in Nigeria and the world, Kannywood, Videos and the Military

  • Home
  • Top Stories
    • Editor’s Picks
    • Blueprint Newspaper Headlines Today
    • Breaking News
    • Education
    • Metro
    • Arts & Books
    • Nigerian News
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • ICT
  • Arts & Books
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Letters
    • Features
    • Interview
    • Religion
    • Women
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Politics
  • Security & Crime
  • Sports
  • World Stage
  • Photo Story
  • Video News
Main Menu

Tag: Nigerian culture

agriculture farms Farmers
Agriculture

PropCom+ pushes for 50% women inclusion in climate-smart agriculture

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

PropCom+, the UK funded eight-year programme funded through the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), has said it was committed to having at least 50 per cent of women as …

PropCom+ pushes for 50% women inclusion in climate-smart agriculture Read More
enugu state governor mba
Nigerian News

Ozekhome, other lawyers hail Mbah transformative leadership

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 - by Emmanuel Nweze

Lawyers and participants at the ongoing Annual General Conference (AGC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Enugu have commended Governor Peter Mbah, for what they described as his transformative …

Ozekhome, other lawyers hail Mbah transformative leadership Read More
FB IMG 1756159977473
Nigerian News

Awujale stool: Fusengbuwa ruling house begins selection process

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode, which is next in line to produce the Awujale of Ijebuland following the demise of Oba S.K. Adetona, has officially commenced the selection process …

Awujale stool: Fusengbuwa ruling house begins selection process Read More
IMG 20250824 WA0007
Sports

Adama’s achievement at World Junior Swimming Championship milestone for Nigeria’s sports – NSC

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Admin I

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated 17-year-old swimming sensation Abduljabar Adama and the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) following his historic silver medal in the men’s 50m butterfly event at …

Adama’s achievement at World Junior Swimming Championship milestone for Nigeria’s sports – NSC Read More
gift orban olympique lyon 2023 2024 1040074709hjpg 1709723693 131098
Sports

Gift Orban’s Toulouse move stalls as Hoffenheim refuse loan exit

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Gift Orban’s proposed transfer from Hoffenheim to Toulouse has hit a major stumbling block, with the German club unwilling to sanction a loan deal, even one that includes an obligation …

Gift Orban’s Toulouse move stalls as Hoffenheim refuse loan exit Read More
Nigerian News

Family Wealth Conference harps on generational wealth preservation, succession planning in Africa

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Segun Odunewu

A group, Family Wealth Conference, has said proactive succession planning and strong legacy preservation were critical to the continent’s economic future.  The group said this Friday during an event organised …

Family Wealth Conference harps on generational wealth preservation, succession planning in Africa Read More
36677
Business

There’ll be massive job loss if we stop to print documents for MDAs – GUPPAN 

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Benjamin Umuteme

The Gutenberg Print Professionals Association of Nigeria (GUPPAN) has warned that any plan by the federal government to stop the private sector from printing government documents will not only lead …

There’ll be massive job loss if we stop to print documents for MDAs – GUPPAN  Read More
makinde 1
Politics

PDP crisis: At last, Makinde speaks

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

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday appeared to aim a veiled remark at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, declaring that he would not “go low …

PDP crisis: At last, Makinde speaks Read More
images 2025 08 21T090236.219
Entertainment

Police speak on viral ‘wanted notice’ of actress Iyabo Ojo

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

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed a viral “wanted” notice about Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, describing it as fake, misleading, and not issued by the Force. The poster, which …

Police speak on viral ‘wanted notice’ of actress Iyabo Ojo Read More
FB IMG 1755760182918
Security & Crime / Top Stories

How illegal mining is fuelling banditry, costing Nigeria $9bn annually – Police

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Joshua Egbodo

The Nigeria Police Force Wednesday revealed that an estimated $9 billion (N13.7 trillion), being proceeds from illegal mining activities, is spent annually on funding banditry and related crimes.   FCT Commissioner …

How illegal mining is fuelling banditry, costing Nigeria $9bn annually – Police Read More
Fr Hyacinth Alia
Nigerian News

Alia distributes 1,500 oil palm seedlings to Benue journalists 

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state Tuesday officially unveiled the Benue Alia Palm Initiative at the NUJ House, Makurdi, by presenting 1,500 improved oil palm seedlings to journalists across the …

Alia distributes 1,500 oil palm seedlings to Benue journalists  Read More
INEC voting 1
Politics

Bye-election: INEC fixes rerun in 5 polling units in Zamfara, to issue certificates to winners  

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Emeka Nze

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Thursday August 21, 2025 for election in the five polling in Zamfara state. Also the commission said two re-run elections by order …

Bye-election: INEC fixes rerun in 5 polling units in Zamfara, to issue certificates to winners   Read More
mtn logo 40644FC8B0 seeklogo.com
Business

MTN South Africa restructures to catch up with Nigerian unit

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Blessing Anaro

MTN Group Ltd. has restructured its South African operations to accelerate growth after its Nigerian subsidiary overtook the domestic market to become the company’s largest revenue contributor. The company announced …

MTN South Africa restructures to catch up with Nigerian unit Read More
ibb Ibrahim babangida1 1
Politics

ACF celebrates IBB at 84 

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 - by Abdul Alabi

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has celebrated one of its patrons and former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (GCON), on the occasion of his 84th birthday, describing him as …

ACF celebrates IBB at 84  Read More
PDP
Politics

PDP alleges irregularities in Kano bye-election 

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 - by Bashir Mohammed

The Kano State Chapter Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Yousuf Ado Kibiya, has described the bye election conducted in Bagwai and Shanono Constituency as flawed and grossly …

PDP alleges irregularities in Kano bye-election  Read More
FB IMG 1755034666938
Security & Crime

Arrest of Mahmuda terror leader Abubakar Abba excites Bago 

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Aideloje Ojo

Niger state governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinibu over the arrest of Abubakar Abba, leader of Mahmuda, one of the terror groups in Nigeria by the …

Arrest of Mahmuda terror leader Abubakar Abba excites Bago  Read More
images 2025 08 11T091119.195
Sports

Hakimi speaks on rap£ allegations

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

Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi has broken his silence over the rape allegations against him, firmly denying any wrongdoing and expressing confidence in clearing his name. Speaking in an interview …

Hakimi speaks on rap£ allegations Read More
Screenshot 20250603 223514
Politics

LP passes confidence vote on Usman-led NWC

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Emeka Nze

At a virtual expanded meeting of key stakeholders of the Labour Party, the leadership has passed a vote of confidence on the Nenadi Usman-led Interim National Working Committee (NWC). A …

LP passes confidence vote on Usman-led NWC Read More
IMG 20250806 WA0022
Nigerian News

NPAN mourns Doyin Abiola’s death at 82

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 - by Paul Okah

The Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) has mourned the death of one of its trustees, Dr. Doyin Abiola, who died on Tuesday, August 5, at the ripe age of …

NPAN mourns Doyin Abiola’s death at 82 Read More

Trending

Nigerian tribes and their monikers

Nigeria is peopled by about 250 tribes. But three of ...

Galadima’s claim against Ganduje baseless, ridiculous – Okpala 

Senior Special Assistant to the APC National Chairman, Chief Oliver ...

My victory act of God – Sen. Yari

A former Zamfara state governor, Abdulaziz Yari and Senator elect ...

Court adjourns N68m case against UCTH over COVID-19 isolation centre

The case between the Obi Achara & co and the ...

Recent Updates

  • At biennial conference, Medical women endorse Daravit Woman supplement September 3, 2025
  • Plateau: 300 displaced, 30 houses burnt in Qua’an-Pan attacks – Official  September 3, 2025
  • Reposition Nigeria’s refineries, group urges Tinubu September 3, 2025
  • Public Accounts: Nigeria hosts 11th West African parliamentary committees’ confab  September 3, 2025
  • Nigeria’s non-oil revenues power strongest fiscal performance in recent history – Presidency September 3, 2025
  • Tinubu orders mandatory health insurance across MDAs September 3, 2025
  • Train incident: NRC recovers locomotive, coaches along Abuja-Kaduna route September 3, 2025
  • SWAN honours Delta Speaker September 3, 2025
  • Niger: 29 die in another boat mishap, 2 missing September 3, 2025
  • 2026 budget: Correct, resubmit your proposals, Sokoto budget commissioner tells MDAs September 3, 2025
  • Malami’s outbursts: A clear own-goal September 3, 2025
  • Falz clears air on marriage rumour September 3, 2025
  • Ex-wife calls out Reno Omokri for abandoning son September 3, 2025
  • Bayelsa Queens reach WAFU B Women’s Champions League final September 3, 2025
  • Transfer: Kelechi Iheanacho joins Celtic September 3, 2025
  • LG polls: APC threatens litigation over TSIEC’s fees imposition on candidates  September 3, 2025
  • 2026 Ekiti governorship election: Oyebanji sues for peace among residents in a statewide broadcast  September 3, 2025
  • CVR/2nd week: 2,532,062 Nigerians pre-register online September 3, 2025
  • PDP convention: Stakeholders clamour for North Central chairman, others   September 3, 2025
  • Nigeria must cement legal reform to deliver renewable energy promise September 3, 2025
  • NPFL:  Award winner, Anas aims to retain Golden Boot, targets 20 goals September 3, 2025
  • Ikpea craves support for grassroots sports September 3, 2025
  • 2026 World Cup qualifier: Keep faith with Super Eagles, Gusau urges Nigerians   September 3, 2025
  • Breaking: Idoma traditional council suspends conferment of chieftaincy titles September 3, 2025
  • Coalition condemns Sowore’s attacks on Tinubu September 3, 2025
  • Breaking: Ex-governorship candidate, Bamidele Akingboye d!es September 3, 2025
  • Mukhtar declares for NYCN president, pledges to reposition council  September 3, 2025
  • Infrastructure deficit: Why Nigeria needs $100billion annually for 23 years – BPE September 3, 2025
  • In just 2 years, Nigeria is now respected globally – Tinubu September 3, 2025
  • FG not using ICPC, EFCC to witch-hunt opposition – Idris  September 3, 2025

Opinion

Malami’s outbursts: A clear own-goal

This morning, I woke up to a video circulating on social media, showing former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar ...

Gabam’s leadership journey

Gabam, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is fast becoming a household name in Nigerian politics, drawing ...

Shettima: 59 and waxing stronger.

I was reminded of Vice-President Senator Kashim Shettima's birthday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s birthday wishes early this morning. How ...

GMO, seed system, and food security question in Nigeria

I have received many requests for information on GMO seeds and their safety, and I have watched several video clips ...

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

Tel: +234803 348 9034, +234 806 413 5603 or +2348101737507

Copyright © 2025 Blueprint Newspapers Limited.
Powered by WordPress and HitMag.