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Sports

Another Super Eagles star ruled out of World Cup qualifiers

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Jerome Akor Adams has been ruled out of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa due to injury. This comes after the uncertainty surrounding goalkeeper Nwabali. …

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Nigerian News

Ibadan needs urban renewal, says Olubadan-designate Ladoja  

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

  The Olubadan-elect, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, weekend, disclosed that Ibadan city needs urban renewal.  Oba Ladoja said this while welcoming Ibadan mogajis, who came to congratulate him on his emergence …

Ibadan needs urban renewal, says Olubadan-designate Ladoja   Read More
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Nigerian News

Peter Obi’s son, Oseloka speaks on viral homosexuality allegations

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Oseloka Obi, son of the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed social media allegations linking him to homosexuality after photographs of him with London-based British-Nigerian, Kent …

Peter Obi’s son, Oseloka speaks on viral homosexuality allegations Read More
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Sports

AFCON winner announces final retirement from football

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Former Super Eagles forward, Brown Ideye, has officially retired from professional football after a career spanning nearly two decades across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The 36-year-old made the announcement through …

AFCON winner announces final retirement from football Read More
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Politics

Our NEC meeting will deliberate on support for Tinubu’s re-election – NNPP

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

  Preparatory to the 2027 general elections, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has stated that it would deliberate on the option to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election at …

Our NEC meeting will deliberate on support for Tinubu’s re-election – NNPP Read More
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Security & Crime

Housing Ministry partner Nigeria Police to safeguard national assets

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

‎ ‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Tuesday, received the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, on a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters Abuja. …

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Nigerian News

Bye-election: Caution your supporters, LP urges Tinubu 

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

The Labour Party (LP) has claimed that Saturday’s bye-election was marred by large-scale rigging, brazen vote-buying and violence, urging President Bola Tinubu to call his supporters to order. The party …

Bye-election: Caution your supporters, LP urges Tinubu  Read More
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Business

‘Drop in petrol, diesel prices, stable naira responsible for July inflation decline’

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 - by Blessing Anaro

Further slowdown in inflation during the month of July to 21.88 per cent has been attributed to the reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel, as well as the …

‘Drop in petrol, diesel prices, stable naira responsible for July inflation decline’ Read More
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Politics / Top Stories

Senate: APC set to occupy 2/3 seats, APGA increases to 2

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 - by 2 Taiye Odewale

Senators on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), need just one more seat to form 2/3 majority of membership of the 10th Senate with their current 72 …

Senate: APC set to occupy 2/3 seats, APGA increases to 2 Read More
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Sports

Super Eagles star out of 2026 World Cup qualifier

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Nigeria will be without defender Semi Ajayi for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa due to a hamstring injury. Ajayi picked up the injury …

Super Eagles star out of 2026 World Cup qualifier Read More
Letters

NBTE, senior staff dismiss recruitment racketeering report against Ex-Sec  

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and senior officers named in an online publication have dismissed allegations of financial fraud, illegal recruitment, and job racketeering against its Executive Secretary, …

NBTE, senior staff dismiss recruitment racketeering report against Ex-Sec   Read More
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Entertainment

Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, husband welcome second child

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Award-winning Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, have announced the birth of their second child. The couple shared the joyful news via Instagram on Friday, …

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Nigerian News

Adodo rallies Nigerian youth to turn potentials into productivity 

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by Agi Onda

  The President National Youth Council of Nigerian (NYCN), Amb. (Dr.) Solomon Adodo, has called on Nigerian youth to buckle up and turn their potentials towards productivity for national development …

Adodo rallies Nigerian youth to turn potentials into productivity  Read More
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Business

NNPCL wins appeal, avoids ₦5bn damages

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

On August 8, 2025, the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, upheld NNPC Ltd.’s appeal against the Federal High Court’s April 2023 judgement that annulled Senator Ifeanyi Araraume’s removal as non-executive …

NNPCL wins appeal, avoids ₦5bn damages Read More
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Sports

8th African Nations Championship: Super Eagles B in make or mar clash vs Sudan

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Admin I

Nigeria’s bounce-back-ability credentials on the football field will again be subjected to a stern test when the home-based senior men national team take on Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane in a …

8th African Nations Championship: Super Eagles B in make or mar clash vs Sudan Read More
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Nigerian News

Kaduna re-run: Adangba urges youth to shun thuggery, embrace peaceful participation 

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Ahmid Lawal

  As the people of Kaduna state prepare for the re-run election scheduled for Saturday, renowned humanitarian and development expert, Mr. Mohammad Adangba, has called on youth to take active …

Kaduna re-run: Adangba urges youth to shun thuggery, embrace peaceful participation  Read More
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Entertainment

Aside music, helping others essential part of my personal mission – 2 Milly Star

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

Nigerian artist and content creator 2 Milly Star has said success to him extends beyond fame and financial achievement. In a recent interview, the JOY EP musician described helping others …

Aside music, helping others essential part of my personal mission – 2 Milly Star Read More
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Sports

Newcastle close to signing AC Milan defender Thiaw

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

Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw. The centre-back is due to fly to Tyneside on Sunday night to finalise his move to …

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Sports

2024 CHAN: South Africa halt Algeria run

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Admin I

Algeria’s run of successive victories at the (CHAN) came to a halt as South Africa fought back to earn a 1-1 draw in their Group C clash in Kampala on …

2024 CHAN: South Africa halt Algeria run Read More
Nigerian News

KWAM 1’s Abuja airport incident act of terrorism – Ajaka

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

A former Kogi governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Yakubu Muri Ajaka, has condemned the recent incident involving popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 De …

KWAM 1’s Abuja airport incident act of terrorism – Ajaka Read More

Trending

Transformation in education sector unquantifiable – Edeoga

The Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Prof ...

Women, youths ‘ll deliver Tinubu in 2023 – Aisha Buhari 

Women members of the governing All Progressives Congress at weekend ...

US: White House replaces Obama’s portrait with painting depicting Trump’s assassination attempt 

The White House, weekend, hung a painting of President Donald ...

Flood sends Anambra Poly students on emergency holiday

Anambra Polytechnic students has been sent on emergency holiday as ...

Recent Updates

  • 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
  • Rwanda’s Amavubi reveal date to hit Nigeria for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier August 31, 2025
  • Atalanta reject loan bids for Ademola Lookman August 31, 2025
  • Projects, appointment: Tinubu fair to all sections of country – FG August 31, 2025
  • Treat life daunting problems as infants do computer games August 31, 2025
  • All eyes on Fidelis Unongo for Benue North East Senatorial seat August 31, 2025
  • Ladi Bala: NRC MD apologises, names assaulted Journalist ambassador August 31, 2025
  • 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
  • Mgt, research experts stage 4th Int’l conference, others  August 31, 2025
  • Yobe: Police nab transformer vandals August 31, 2025
  • Breaking: Former IGP Solomon Arase d!es August 31, 2025
  • US Open: Gauff cruises aa Sinner targets last 16 August 31, 2025
  • Again, Victor Osimhen scores as Galatasaray beat Rizespor August 31, 2025
  • Chelsea block Nicolas Jackson’s loan move to Bayern Munich August 31, 2025
  • Chelsea sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United August 31, 2025
  • Morocco clinch 3rd CHAN title after beating Madagascar August 31, 2025
  • Girl, 23, fakes own kidnap, demands N15m ransom from parents August 31, 2025
  • Kaduna restores 5-day school week, pledges better pay for teachers August 31, 2025
  • Nigeria, Brazil central banks deepen cooperation  August 31, 2025
  • Wike satisfied with conduct of Rivers LG election August 31, 2025
  • Kaduna: ADC members, stakeholders accuse El-Rufa’i, raise alarm ahead 2027 elections  August 31, 2025
  • Police probe El-Rufai in Kaduna August 31, 2025
  • NDA Short Service Course 33 celebrate 22 years of service August 31, 2025

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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