Tag: local updates

The Speaker of the pro-Wike group of lawmakers, Honourable Martins Amaewhule, has strongly criticized Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s proposed presentation of an N800 billion budget to the Honourable Oko Jumbo-led assembly. Amaewhule described the situation in Rivers State as both unprecedented and constitutionally alarming, asserting that the state is the only one in Nigeria…

Former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele has been accused of being the owner of a 753 duplex estate seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. NEWS DIRECT gathered that this is the largest Asset Seizure ever recorded by the anti-graft commission. A statement from the EFCC sent to this newspaper on Monday night…

Former Minister of Aviation, Mr Osita Chidoka, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chidoka who announced his decision to quit PDP when he appeared on Channels TV said he prefers to pursue the reform of the election management process in the country. Speaking while presenting the audit of the Edo State Governorship election…

United States President-elect Donald Trump has selected Lebanon-born billionaire Massad Boulos as his senior White House adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, citing the businessman’s outreach to Arab Americans during the election campaign. The announcement of the appointment on Sunday comes as the Trump administration continues to take shape, particularly in terms of the officials who…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has told Nigerians and the rest of Africa that political actions must go beyond protests. Rather, they should be accompanied by other political actions to achieve measurable reforms. Osinbajo, who also underscored the transformative role of technology in political action and governance, urged citizens and leaders to leverage technology as a tool for…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defence. The president spoke Thursday during a high-profile meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L’Élysée. At a joint press conference, President Tinubu highlighted the vast but largely…

The President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Chief Paul Edeh Esq, has challenged top clubs that participated during the seventh edition of Sheroes Cup to brace up for the upcoming Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) 2024/25 Football season. Chief Edeh who spoke during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Sheroes Cup inside the Goal…

The much contentious tax reform bills , have been passed for second reading by the Senate in plenary on Thursday. Passage of the reform bills totalling four , for second reading by the Senate, was sequel to presentations made to that effect by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC Ekiti Central ), in general…

Alhassan Yahaya from Gombe state council on Wednesday night emerged as the new President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) during the 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference in Owerri Imo State. Yahaya became NUJ president after polling a massive 436 votes to defeat Dele Atunbi with 97 votes. Muhammed Garba got a paltry 39…

Against the backdrop of the celebrated judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the financial autonomy of local governments, the Adamawa state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ibrahim Mijinyawa, said councils in the state have been enjoying financial autonomy since  2019. In a chat with Blueprint newspaper at the Government House, Yola, the Adamawa…

The saga between a Lekki big boy Jago and his ex-girlfriend, Tosyne, has taken another turn as the fashion model shares her side of the story regarding N100m refund. During a live interview with the media personality, Daddy Freeze, Tosyne accused Jago of fabricating his claims about spending over N100 million on her during their less-than-a-year-long relationship. Dismissing…

There was a momentary outrage cum drama of sort at the Senate Wednesday over the presentation of details on Tax Reform Bills by the Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr Taiwo Oyedele. But, notwithstanding the brief drama which preceded Oyedele’s appearance, his presentation on the tax reforms as contained in four separate…

CAIBA was created to strengthen collaboration between the China Development Bank and 15 African banks,  He said: “Our commitment to these relationships was further solidified at the October 2024 BRICS Summit in Russia. We are pleased to witness the growing influx of foreign capital from BRICS countries, which amounted to $1.27 billion as of June…

Embattled and sacked 7th Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), Professor Benard Odoh, has instituted legal actions against the management of Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS) over alleged denial of his professorial appointment and employment status. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by his Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Charles Otu, he said…

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:…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has produced the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama for arraignment. Bello is billed to enter his plea to a 16-count charge bordering on his alleged complicity in a N110billion fraud. Recall that…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has fulfilled its pledge of re-streaming the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), signalling the commencement of crude oil processing from the plant and delivery of petroleum products into the market. On Tuesday, trucks began loading petroleum products which include Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, Automotive Gas Oil…

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa has identified the use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by insurgents and the activities of informants as the greatest challenge in the war against insurgency.  He also said giving every Nigerian a sense of belonging in the nation’s scheme of things will greatly reduce the nation’s security challenge.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would depart Abuja Wednesday to begin a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron. The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which would focus on strengthening political, economic and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment,…

Two years after, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Ezenwo Wike approved of plan to reward athletes who did the  FCT proud during the 2022 National Sports Festival. Contrary to their expectations, the previous FCT Administration did  not reward the athletes for reason not known to this medium. However, a two-year wait, the Wike-led administration graciously…