Tag: local updates

  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that Nigeria’s 20 million out-of-school-children could become a fertile ground for the recruitment of future Boko Haram fighters in the next 10 to 15 years. Ex-President Obasanjo spoke Sunday in Bauchi at the commissioning of some selected projects executed by the Abdulkadir  Bala Mohammed administration. According to UNESCO estimates, Nigeria…

Some persons were gunned down in a suspected cult war around Nibo and Okpuno community, both within Awka South Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra state capital territory on Sunday. Blueprint gathered that eight persons were killed in Nibo community, while three others were killed in Nodu village in Okpuno. According to sources, four other…

The Nigerian Army has described as fakenews reports on social media and some online platforms ( not blueprint.ng) that the Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Toareed Lagbaja has died of cancer in a foreign hospital. But reacting to the publication on it X handle @HQ Nigerian Army (former Twitter) the Army said the report is…

According to Times of Israel, The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have discovered a significant Hezbollah bunker beneath a hospital in Beirut, containing over $500 million in gold and cash. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, an IDF spokesperson, shared this information during a press conference after a night of airstrikes aimed at disrupting Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure. Hagari…

Hon. Farouk Lawan, a former Federal Lawmaker, serving a 5 – year jail term has regained freedom today, October 22, 2024. In a press statement made available to www.NewsNGR.com.ng.ng and personally signed by him reads: I Thank Almighty Allah – Hon Farouk Lawan AlhamdulillahAlhamdulillahAlhamdulillah Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life…

Dino Melaye, a former governorship aspirant and senator of Kogi State, has issued a strong warning to Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, saying that he’s already on his way to prison. Melaye threatened the Minister that his prison uniform will be a customized one because of how he had seriously looted the Rivers…

The Anambra State Government, on Tuesday, announced its decision to withdraw from the suit that is seeking to declare the operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, illegal. The state, through its Attorney General, Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje, told the Supreme Court that it was no longer willing to be a part of the…

Controversial lifestyle influencer, Bobrisky Okuneye has allegedly been arrested at the Seme Border while attempting to flee Nigeria for Benin Republic. The revelation was made by popular critic, Verydarkman, who claimed Bobrisky was apprehended by Nigerian immigration officers while trying to escape the ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives. In a post shared on Instagram,…

The Nigerian Army has debunked the rumour flying around on the purported death of General Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff. The rumour, which has since gone viral, started after a tweet from Jackson Ude, former presidential aide and social media commentator. “CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF DIES OF CANCER The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.…

Organised Labour in Niger state has expressed its readiness to accept delays by the relevant ministries if that is what it will cost to ensure that worker’s October salary reflects the new minimum wage. State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade ldrees Abdulkareem Lafene who disclosed this in a chat with newsmen said…

Security men, Sunday, gunned down a yet to be identified suspected armed robber in Awka, Anambra State capital. Blueprint gathered that the suspect was shot around 6am by bamboo bus stop, Ifite village in Awka after stealing handbags from early church goers. According to Blueprint sources, items found in his bag were lipstick, ₦600, Nokia torch phone and…

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has addressed a statement made by former President Goodluck Jonathan, who had expressed concern over a ward chairman’s ability to remove a national party chairman. In a live coverage by Symfoni TV, Wike clarified that in the case Jonathan referred to, no ward chairman directly removed the national chairman from office.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Shettima would join King Charles of England and other world leaders from 56 member countries at the first CHOGM to be held in the Pacific small island of Apia, Samoa, from October…

Francis Ngannou needed less than four minutes to render Renan Ferreira unconscious and celebrate an emotional return to MMA. Ngannou was returning to the cage more than two years after his last outing, in which he defended his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane. He then switched his attention to the boxing ring, giving Tyson…

A former governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike says the crisis rocking the oil-rich state’s House of Assembly may take the Supreme Court to settle. The Rivers State House of Assembly is in two groups with one loyal to Wike who is the FCT Minister and another faithful to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. But speaking on…

It was an atmosphere of jubilation as family, friends, and well-wishers gathered at the National Christian Centre to celebrate the 90th birthday of General Yakubu Gowon, former head of state of Nigeria. The service was graced by prominent Nigerians, including former presidents, current leaders, and clergymen. Former President Goodluck Jonathan, who represented former presidents, stated,…

His commitment to Nigeria’s unity, devt praiseworthy – Buhari  …I want to live long like him – Obasanjo …I learnt a lot from ex-Head of State – Jonathan…He fought hard to keep us together, must be celebrated- Sultan …Gowon’s symbol of national unity, peace – ACF Immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari, has paid tribute to…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has berated the judiciary over judgements  emanating from various courts  in recent times, saying they were capable of derailing the nation’s democracy. The former Nigerian leader spoke Thursday at the 67th birthday celebration of a legal luminary, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN, in Abuja, saying judgements, especially on political cases, were worrisome.  The ex-president said a…

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Thursday announced Saturday 8th November 2025 as the date for the next Anambra state governorship election.  To this end, the Commission said the party primaries would be held in the state from 20th March 2025 to 10th April 2025.  INEC Chairman Prof Mahmood Yakubu announced this at the quarterly…

  Investigation body, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), disclosed that it has commenced investigation to unravel the immediate causes of the tragic accident when a petrol tanker exploded at Majia town, Taura local government area of Jigawa state on Tuesday in which over a hundred people lost their lives.  Director, Public Affairs and Family…