Category: Local

Ebonyi state airport was commissioned on May 26, 2023 by former President Muhammadu Buhari Almost 2 years after the opening, the facility has been partially converted to worship centre Ebonyi state government says the airline operations will resume in the airport by November, 2024 On May 26, 2023 Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari Commissioned the Ebonyi…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is commanding massive lead so far in the Ondo state governorship election. Official results as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs), Aiyedatiwa has amassed 301,113 votes, placing him substantially ahead of Agboola Ajayi from the Peoples Democratic Party…

Globacom Limited, Nigeria’s telecommunications giant, continues to showcase resilience and innovation, reinforcing its market presence and bringing value to its loyal customer base, which remains a central asset to the company. Despite operating in a very competitive industry, Globacom has achieved steady growth and stability. Its main focus has been on advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation.…

Re-elected Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called for unity among Ondo state residents and political stakeholders following his victory in the 2024 gubernatorial election. Aiyedatiwa also emphasized the need for collaboration and reconciliation among stakeholders. The governor elect made this call in a post-election address shared via his X social media handle…Read full article here.  

Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, has been crowned the 2024 Miss Universe, in a glamorous event held in Mexico on November 16. She triumphed over 124 contestants from around the globe to win the title at the 73rd edition of the pageant. Theilvig succeeds Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua, the 2023 Miss Universe. Chidinma Adetshina, who…

Nigeria’s Women Premier League champions Edo Queens, Saturday night, produced an incredible performance as they came from behind to beat African champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in the final Group B game of the ongoing CAF Women Champions League to qualify for the Semifinals of the tournament in Casablanca, Morocco. Nigeria’s representatives Edo Queens having qualified…

At least 58 people who were kidnapped by bandits in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State have been released.  They were released at about 3pm on Thursday, November 14, 2024, through the non-kinetic arrangement facilitated by the state Governor, Senator Uba Sani, in collaboration with the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA).…

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has won the election held in his unit. Aiyedatiwa scored 128 in the result announced by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at Unit 5 Ward 4, Obenla in Ilaje local government area of the state.…

The scheduled local government election in Ogun state has so far witnessed late arrival of electoral officers, sensitive and non sensitive materials, just as polling units has been deserted. 0-3048×4064-0-0# When Blueprint reporter visited some polling units located at the Oluwo police post, and Fowobi junction, under the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area at about 8:45am, the…

Group winners Nigeria and final-day opponents Rwanda have both landed at the Obong Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo ahead of Monday’s Matchday 6 clash in the concluding round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Deflated but not altogether supine, the Amavubi still have a mathematical chance of qualifying, though the supposition…

In October 2024, the Headline inflation rate was 33.88 per cent relative to the September 2024 headline inflation rate of 32.70 per cent. In its CPI and Inflation Report October 2024 report, the NBS stated that Headline inflation rate increased by 1.18 percentage points compared to the September 2024 headline inflation rate. On a year-on-year basis,…

The Supreme Court has dismissed the suit instituted by 16 states of the federation against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), challenging the constitutionality of the acts establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two others. The plaintiffs in their arguements stated that the Supreme Court, in Dr Joseph Nwobike Vs Federal Republic…

The federal government has proposed N47.9 trillion for the 2025 budget, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has said. The minister said this Thursday while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said the FEC approved…

Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has announced comprehensive security measures aimed at ensuring a peaceful, transparent and credible electoral process during Saturday’s off-season governorship election in Ondo state. In preparation for the elections, the IGP deployed Sylvester Abiodun Alabi as the coordinating Deputy Inspector General (DIG) for the election, tasked with overseeing the implementation of…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its partners have revved up crude oil and gas production to 1.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) and 7.4 billion standard cubic feet (bscf). Nigeria has over the years failed to meet its OPEC+ production quota of 1.7mbpd due to massive oil theft and pipeline vandalism that…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala, former spokesperson to the 2023 People’s Democratic Party presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications (State House). In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on Thursday, 14th of November, Tinubu also named three others…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Olawale Olopade as the new Director-General of the returned National Sports Commission (NSC). The appointment was part of announcement of three Nigerians as directors-general of various agencies and one special adviser on Public Communications and Media. The new appointees are: (1) Mr. Olawale Olopade – Director-General,…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Thursday approved a $2.2 billion external borrowing plan to strengthen the country’s finances and support economic reforms. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, said this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He…

The federal government has proposed N47.9 trillion for the 2025 budget, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Mr Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has said. The minister said this Thursday while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said the Federal Executive…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday night qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco even before their Group D clash against Benin in Abidjan after home team Rwanda fell 1-0 to Libya in Kigali. After a scoreless first half at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, substitute Fahd Saad Mohamed was the late match…