Tag: local updates

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concerns over the blackout in the northern part of  Nigeria in the last one week, just as the federal government assured of alternating power source as a way out of the challenge. The region had been in darkness for days following the vandalisation of the Shiroro Kaduna transmission line. Concerned…

In line with the directive of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA), Nyesom Wike, of ridding Abuja of social miscreants, the operation commenced Monday with some 15 beggars and 19 scavengers  arrested  across the nation’s capital. The minister had constituted a taskforce comprising the Police, Military, Department of State Service (DSS), Nigeria Security and…

Following an alleged assault on his person by a member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, an e-hailing (bolt) driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, Monday, petitioned Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, asking him to order investigation into the matter with a view to prosecuting the alleged culprit. A viral video emerged on the social media where…

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been crowned the winner of the Ballon d’Or at a glitzy ceremony in Paris, beating Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. The Manchester City midfielder won a clutch of trophies last season, lifting the Premier League, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup with City, as well as Euro…

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, of Gombe State, has called for decisive action on insecurity, youth unemployment, and economic hardship facing the North, as northern governors and traditional rulers convened for a two-day meeting in Kaduna. Addressing attendees, Yahaya expressed condolences to victims of recent flooding in…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern over the blackout in the northern region of Nigeria in the last week. The president Monday summoned the Minister of Power Mr Adebayo Adelabu and the National Security Adviser (NSA) Mr Nuhu Ribadu over the blackout. The president expresssed saddeness over the reports of vandalism and wilful destruction…

The  Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), a group with the interest of the Niger Delta as its focus,  has set up a committee to reconcile Rivers state Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Notwithstanding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other major stakeholders’ interventions, the face-off between the duo, which started shortly after Governor Fubara’s assumption of office,…

Barring any last-minute intervention or possible change in decision, the Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities will, Sunday night, commence an indefinite national strike. This was contained in a statement made available Sunday to Blueprint and signed by the National President SSANU Mohammed…

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on state governments in the South-east and South-south geopolitical zones of the country to jointly tackle the security challenges in their states. Arising from a two-day conference with the theme ‘’The Media as Partners in Regional Development’’ held in Owerri, the Imo State capital, weekend, the conference…

Manchester City star Rodri Hernandez made history on Monday night, becoming the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner. The Spanish midfielder edged out favoured Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham to the prestigious award. His role going 74 consecutive games unbeaten, helped City win the Premier League last season. His brilliance also inspired Spain to win the Euro 2024, beating…

The New Nigerian People’s Party has emerged victorious in Saturday’s local government election in the state. The Chairman of Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) Professor Sani Malumfashi, announced the results on Saturday in his office in Kano. He said the NNPP won all 44 Local Government Chairmanship and 484 Councillorship positions contested. He said…

The organisers of the Ballon d’Or award insisted on Monday that “no player or club” knows who has won the award, responding to Real Madrid’s decision to boycott the event because they believe that Vinicius would not win. “All the clubs and players are in the same boat,” a Ballon d’Or source told AFP, pointing…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said on Sunday that his principal is not unfeeling, as described by some Nigerians on social media. According to Onanuga, President Tinubu feels the pain of Nigerians and has assured them that better days are nearer than before. The presidential spokesman, who spoke…

Ademola Lookman put up a sterling display in Atalanta’s 6-1 rout of Verona in a Serie A game on Saturday night. Lookman, who is among the 10 nominees for the prestigious award registered two goals and two assists in the encounter. The winger set up Marten de Roon for the opening goal after six minutes.…

Popular Afrobeat musician, Burna Boy, has disclosed that he is now richer than most of the Nigerian politicians and oil tycoons he once looked up to. He made this known in a post on his Instagram story on Saturday, while advising his followers not to underestimate those who are younger than them. Revealing his financial…

Fire on Saturday gutted a section of the Lagos State Blue Line rail track. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, 26th of October, 2024. Speaking on the incident, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, said no casualty was recorded. Posting on X, Akosile wrote: “There was a fire outbreak on…

The Chairman of Benue State Football Association (BSFA), Chief Barr. Paul Edeh, has canvassed for a National Governors’ Cup as a way to give more dignified status to the age-long, all-important competition. Chief Edeh who spoke, Saturday, during the draw ceremony for 2024 Benue State Governor’s Cup in Makurdi noted that an initiative to organise…

The Disciplinary Board of Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria, three points and three goals from the botched Matchday 4 encounter of the 2025 AFCON qualification series scheduled to be played by Libya and Nigeria in Benina on 15th October. In its ruling on Saturday, signed by the chairman, Ousmane Kane, the Disciplinary…

Igbo Jah ENUGU – Popular Ogene artist in Enugu, Igbo Jah, was allegedly shot dead on Friday night by a police officer attached to the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command. It was learnt that musician was reportedly shot by an Anti-Cult Police operative in their Enugu office.Close associates and fans of the artist…

‘…Many Nigerians ignorant of employment laws, norms in host nations’ ‘…Over 1, 000 Nigerians extradited from UK, UAE, others in 2024’  …FG must hold countries that violate rights of Nigerians accountable – Diplomat For individual reasons, including the economic and security challenges facing Nigeria, many Nigerians, especially young people, are desperate to leave the country even…