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Tag: War

World Stage

Russia denies kidnapping 20,000 Ukrainian children

June 4, 2025June 5, 2025 - by Admin III

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has dismissed claims that 20,000 Ukrainian children were kidnapped by Russia, describing the allegation as false and politically motivated. Speaking at a press briefing …

Russia denies kidnapping 20,000 Ukrainian children Read More
Sports

World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war – Trump

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Admin III

US President Donald Trump says the opportunity for Russia to play at the 2026 World Cup could be an “incentive” to end the war in Ukraine. The Russian national football …

World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war – Trump Read More
Letters

Understanding Russia’s great patriotic war and victory 

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 - by Lawal Sale

It has been 80 years since the forces of the Red Army of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) courageously stopped the Nazi German Army from annihilating the Soviet …

Understanding Russia’s great patriotic war and victory  Read More
Featured

Untold story of the Tiv war against hegemony

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 - by JOHN SHIAONDO

The quest to conquer and resistance to conquest between the Tiv nation and the perceived Fulani hegemony way back in the 19th Century has been in the public domain with …

Untold story of the Tiv war against hegemony Read More
World Stage

Senior Russian military general killed in car bomb

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Blueprint

A senior Russian military officer, Major General Yaroslav Moskalik, was killed in a car bomb explosion in the town of Balashikha on Friday, east of Moscow, Russia’s Investigative Committee has …

Senior Russian military general killed in car bomb Read More
Letters / Nigerian News

Africa and arms smuggling in Ukraine 

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 - by Ian Hassan     

      There is growing concern about reports that weapons supplied to Ukraine in its war with Russia are ending up in Africa. These reports, although disputed, highlight the …

Africa and arms smuggling in Ukraine  Read More
Nigerian News

I’m here to lead Kogi, win war against criminals – Ododo

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 - by Oyibo Salihu

Kogi state governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has revealed that  his objective as the chief security officer of the state is to lead and win the war against criminals in the …

I’m here to lead Kogi, win war against criminals – Ododo Read More
Letters

War on insurgency and Badaru’s feats 

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 - by Ahmad Sajoh

Nigeria seems suffused with so much activity that many have not noticed the recent gains made by the military against insurgents. Giving a breakdown recently, Major-General Edward Buba, Director of …

War on insurgency and Badaru’s feats  Read More
Business

Oil host communities spoil for war over 3% PIA fund

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023 - by Benjamin Umuteme

Oil communities in Bayelsa State Friday warned that oil production across the state may be halted if Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) fail to refrain from actions that could …

Oil host communities spoil for war over 3% PIA fund Read More
Nigerian News

Israel-Hamas war: Lagos airlifts 310 pilgrims from Israel 

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 - by Admin III

 Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Tuesday, said the state government has airlifted 310 Nigerians who participated in pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel’s capital, back home. Mr Sanwo-Olu made the announcement via …

Israel-Hamas war: Lagos airlifts 310 pilgrims from Israel  Read More
Editorial

Nigerian returnees from war-torn Sudan

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 - by Admin III

Reports on the arrival of 130, 000 Nigerians at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from war-ravaged Sudan at the weekend were quite reassuring. The evacuees arrived the airport with …

Nigerian returnees from war-torn Sudan Read More
World Stage

More than 100 killed as bloody clashes intensify in Sudan

April 17, 2023 - by Admin III

Residents in the Sudanese capital Khartoum woke up Monday to the sounds of artillery and bombardment by warplanes, as intense fighting continued for a third day and the death toll …

More than 100 killed as bloody clashes intensify in Sudan Read More
Security & Crime

Russia-Ukraine war: Buhari calls for tighter security around borders in Lake Chad Basin

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja urged more vigilance and tightening of security around borders, drawing attention to the increased number of arms, ammunition, and other weapons from the Russia …

Russia-Ukraine war: Buhari calls for tighter security around borders in Lake Chad Basin Read More
Nigerian News

Insecurity: Sack FCT minister within 72hrs, Abuja group begs Buhari

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 - by Admin III

An indigenous Civil Society Organisation under the auspices of Abuja Grassroots Advocacy Projects (AGAP) has called for the immediate sack of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Malam …

Insecurity: Sack FCT minister within 72hrs, Abuja group begs Buhari Read More
Nigerian News

PGF boss to Ayu: Investigate mismanagement of N30bn mobilised for PDP secretariat

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has challenged the new leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under …

PGF boss to Ayu: Investigate mismanagement of N30bn mobilised for PDP secretariat Read More
Nigerian News

APC appeal com’tt okay Niger Congress, says no petition, complaint received

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Chairman of the State Congress Appeal Committee in Niger state, Chief Ray Morphy, has said that his committee did not recieve petition or complaint regarding the recently conducted state …

APC appeal com’tt okay Niger Congress, says no petition, complaint received Read More
Nigerian News

NAF airstrikes kill scores of terrorists in Lake Chad

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday said several terrorists were killed when 3 of its aircraft carried out series of strikes on an Island in the Tumbuns on the …

NAF airstrikes kill scores of terrorists in Lake Chad Read More
Nigerian News

Fed Poly Bauchi sacks 2 lecturers for raping students

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 - by Najib Sani

The federal polytechnic Bauchi has dismissed two of its lecturers for allegedly raping some female students of the polytechnic recently. Rector of the polytechnic Sunusi Gumau disclosed this while addressing …

Fed Poly Bauchi sacks 2 lecturers for raping students Read More
Top Stories

Flying Officers Cup 2021: Remaining quarterfinal matches moved as Royal Queens, Naija Ratels bow out, Osun Babes, FC Robo advance to semi-final (PICTURES)

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 - by Editor

Two remaining quarterfinal matches of the ongoing Flying Officer’s Cup involving four Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) premiership sides – Edo Queens, Sunshine Queens, Confluence Queens and Nasarawa Amazons have …

Flying Officers Cup 2021: Remaining quarterfinal matches moved as Royal Queens, Naija Ratels bow out, Osun Babes, FC Robo advance to semi-final (PICTURES) Read More
Nigerian News

Journalists’ group urges IGP, others to locate “missing” Vanguard reporter

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 - by Joshua Egbodo

A media practitioners’ group under the aegis of Conference of Benue Journalists (CBJ), has urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali and heads of other security agencies to take …

Journalists’ group urges IGP, others to locate “missing” Vanguard reporter Read More
Breaking News / Politics / Top Stories

Breaking: Supreme Court affirms Soludo, Oye as APGA candidate, national chairman

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 - by Kehinde Osasona, Abuja

After some months of legal fireworks, the Supreme Court in Abuja has affirmed former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo as the governorship candidate …

Breaking: Supreme Court affirms Soludo, Oye as APGA candidate, national chairman Read More
Nigerian News

Ebonyi indigenes demand release of detained Journalist over Facebook post

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 - by Admin III

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 …

Ebonyi indigenes demand release of detained Journalist over Facebook post Read More
Nigerian News

APC congress: Drug test mandatory for contestants in Kano

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Ahead of the All Progressive Congress (APC) state congress scheduled for October 16, all contestants into executive offices are to be subjected to mandatory drug test. The state commissioner for …

APC congress: Drug test mandatory for contestants in Kano Read More
Top Stories

Pictures: Naija Ratels, Ghana Police Ladies end Flying Officer’s Cup opener goalless

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 - by Editor

Naija Ratels started their 2021 Flying Officers Cup campaign with a goalless draw against Ghana Police Ladies at the Area 10 Sports Complex on Sunday evening. The opening match of …

Pictures: Naija Ratels, Ghana Police Ladies end Flying Officer’s Cup opener goalless Read More
Nigerian News

2023 presidency: APC national secretariat approves Osinbajo mobilisation group

October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Ongoing mobilization towards ensuring that Vice President Yemi succeeds President Muhammadu Buhari has received further boost with the APC National Headquarters formal recognition of the Progressive Consolidation Group (PCG). An …

2023 presidency: APC national secretariat approves Osinbajo mobilisation group Read More

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Opinion

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Biafra sentiments: South-east trading progress for chaos

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Heeding the bishops’ call

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Farouk Lawan: Shouldn’t he rise again?

History is replete with great many people that rose to power and fell and only a few after falling, had ...

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Worrisome challenge of r*pe incidents

For more than a decade now, I have waged what can easily pass as an attritional war against rape and ...

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On May 29, 2025, the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration clocked two years. As the government reeled out its achievements, ...

My encounter with one-armed bandit

Until recent years, little was heard about banditry in the country. The commonest criminalities were armed robbery, kidnapping and petty ...

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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, [email protected]

Vice Chairman & CEB: Zainab Suleiman Okino, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

Editor(Weekend): Adoyi M. Aba

Online Editor: Ikenna Okonkwo, [email protected]

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