Blueprint
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Metro
    • Video New
    • Education
    • World Stage
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
    • Relationships
    • Arts & Books
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • ICT
  • Politics
  • Security
  • Specials
    • Photo Story / Picture of the day
    • Achiever’s Profile
    • Women
    • Cartoon
    • Interview
    • Health
  • Features
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Letters
  • Online Advert Rates
Just happening
  • [ July 29, 2019 ] Updated: Nelson, Thelma evicted from BBNaija Entertainment
  • [ December 11, 2019 ] IPPIS: ASUU dares FG, mobilises members for strike News
  • [ December 11, 2019 ] FEC okays N307.6m for NAFDAC operational vehicles News
  • [ December 11, 2019 ] Reps to intervene in electricity union’s stike News
  • [ December 11, 2019 ] Actionaid urges community to keep leaders accountable News
  • [ December 11, 2019 ] Blackout in Osun as IBEDC staff join nationwide strike News

Month: November 2017

News

PDP delegates’ list will not be tampered with – Makarfi

November 30, 2017 Emeka Nze, Abuja 0

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Makarfi has said the committee will not allow the list of delegates to the December 9 national convention to be tampered with. Makarfi […]

Business

Osinbajo launches MSME for 20,000 people in Osun

November 30, 2017 Emeka Nze, Abuja 0

The Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, launched a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME, for 20,000 people in Osun state. The Vice President who inspected the goods and products display at […]

News

Buhari to attend counter-terrorism retreat in Jordan

November 30, 2017 Abdullahi M. Gulloma, Abuja 0

President Muhammadu Buhari would on December 2, 2017 join other Heads of State in Aqaba, Jordan, to review strategies in fighting terrorism and reinforce joint security structures that would be more proactive in preventing attacks. […]

News

Road Safety Corps flag off ember month campaign in Yenagoa

November 30, 2017 Emmanuel Joy, Yenagoa 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps  Thursday flagged off the ember month campaign  to remind all motorists once more that they have to drive to stay alive. Flagging off the campaign with the theme Operation Zero  […]

News

States to get 10 additional Voter Registration Centres

November 30, 2017 Emeka Nze, Abuja 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has approved 10 additional Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) centres for each of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A statement by the Director, […]

News

Midnight inferno razes Abuja market (picture)

November 30, 2017 Blueprint 0

By Ashiubre Amos Ajara, Abuja Goods worth millions of naira in over 70 shops have been destroyed after and electrical fault ignited fire on Wednesday midnight at the popular Karmo market in Abuja the Federal […]

Crime

Three killed as gunmen attack banks in Niger State

November 30, 2017 Blueprint 0

At least 3 persons have been reported killed, Wednesday, when two banks in Lapai local government area of Niger state were attacked by heavily armed men. According to Abdullahi Abubakar, a student of IBB University […]

Top Stories

8.5m need life-saving assistance in North-east – UN

November 30, 2017 Blueprint 0

By Taiye Odewale Abuja United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) has stated that over 8.5 million persons are in dire need of life-saving support due to humanitarian crisis caused by the Boko […]

Religion

Tithing: Argument only for spiritual babies, Bayelsa pastor says

November 30, 2017 Emmanuel Joy, Yenagoa 0

A Bayelsa based clergy Rev. Ken Esekhaigbe has said that the argument for tithing is not for the mature, but for babies, speaking to journalists on the issue he said “there is no true believer […]

No Picture
Opinion

Tackling Nigeria’s health challenges , by Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

During the course of my multifaceted life, I have met many interesting people, principles and conditions. Some of them re-occur so often that I can predict them with reasonable accuracy. One of such is the […]

Columns

APC’s losses in South-east; before Anambra was Enugu , By Majeed Dahiru

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

The attempt by the ruling APC to annex the South-east territory was rudely halted by the massive loss of its hurriedly repackaged ‘change’gubernatorial candidate, Tony Nwoye, a former veteran PDP member. By voting massively for […]

No Picture
World Stage

US threatens measures against South Sudan

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

The United States has threatened to take unspecified measures against South Sudan’s government unless it moves to end the nearly four-year war and stop harassing UN peacekeepers and aid workers. US Ambassador Nikki Haley put […]

No Picture
World Stage

New fronts in Nigeria-US relations

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

A few days ago, the United States-Nigeria Bi-National Commission (BNC) met in Abuja. AWAAL GATA writes on the meeting and the new ties the two countries were able to forge against its backdrop The BNC […]

No Picture
Sports

LeBron ejected first time in NBA career

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

  LeBron James was ejected from a game for the first time in his NBA career during a 108-97 win for his Cleveland Cavaliers against the Miami Heat. James was shown the exit in the […]

No Picture
Sports

Serena, Kuznetsova unsure of playing

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

Former world No 1 Serena Williams has yet to make a decision about her participation at the Australian Open, while world number 12 Svetlana Kuznetsova is also a doubt for the first grand slam of […]

No Picture
Sports

Babatunde will be a great back-up for Mikel – Eguavoen

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

Former Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen has told SCORENigeria coach Gernot Rohr need not search too far for a back-up for Eagles captain Mikel Obi as Qatar SC midfielder Michael Babatunde would be a great […]

No Picture
Sports

Plateau United, Enyimba clash in Super 6 opener

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Plateau United, will face Enyimba in the opening fixture of the Super Six competition on Monday December 11 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. Aiteo Federation Cup champions, Akwa United […]

Sports

Tough or easy group, Eagles will be ready – Pinnick

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

Ahead of the 2018 World Cup draw in Moscow on Friday, NFF president Amaju Pinnick has maintained he is open to any group the Super Eagles will be drawn in. Nigeria will know their World […]

No Picture
World Stage

Woman farts during surgery, sets fire in operating room

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

Woman farts during surgery, setting fire to laser in operating room A woman who went into a Tokyo hospital for surgery needed to be treated for burns after one of her farts apparently started a […]

No Picture
World Stage

Illinois village to resolve tied election with a coin flip

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

An Illinois village is poised to choose its new leader with the flip of a coin after the election for village president ended with both candidates tied at 11 votes. Williamson County Clerk Amanda Barnes […]

No Picture
World Stage

West Ham fans warned not to ring 999

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

West Ham fans have been warned by police not to call 999 over their team’s poor performance. Essex Police made the plea on Twitter on Sunday evening after The Hammers lost 2-0 at Watford in […]

Politics

Cross Fire: Atiku is consistently shrewd – Maigado

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

Former Coordinator of Frontier Movement for Atiku Abubakar, Plateau state chapter in 2007, Sanusi Inuwa Maigado, says Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s defection is a demonstration of his political sagacity and poses threat to the APC. He […]

Politics

Cross Fire: Atiku’s exit good riddance to inconsistent politician – Pasali

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

Alhaji Danladi Garba Pasali, a pioneer vice, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau state, and National Coordinator, Buhari Campaign Organization, says the exit of Atiku Abubakar from the party is a good […]

Interview

I’m not abusing Buhari but engaging his govt – Sulaiman

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, a political scientist and former Minister of National Planning, is one of the aspirants vying for the position of the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party. In this interview […]

No Picture
Politics

Lagos Assembly considers reform bill on transport

November 30, 2017 Editorial IV 0

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have proposed action on the transformation in the transport sector. The members made the resolve during the second reading on “A bill for a law to consolidate […]

Posts navigation

1 2 … 70 »

Trending

  • Breaking: Labour, stakeholders in fresh negotiation over minimum wage implementation
    Breaking: Labour, stakeholders in fresh negotiation over minimum wage implementation
  • Edo: Drama as Obaseki disown APC defection rally
    Edo: Drama as Obaseki disown APC defection rally
  • Immigration officer arrested for supplying ammunition to bandits
    Immigration officer arrested for supplying ammunition to bandits
  • INEC meets two communities over location of Oyo North collation centre
    INEC meets two communities over location of Oyo North collation centre
  • Boko Haram makes fresh claims in new video
    Boko Haram makes fresh claims in new video
  • How to enroll, get your National Identity card in real time
    How to enroll, get your National Identity card in real time
  • Ebonyi: Reps member urges FG to intervene in Ikwo communal clashes
    Ebonyi: Reps member urges FG to intervene in Ikwo communal clashes
  • Bank accounts: ActionAid makes case for unemployed Nigerians
    Bank accounts: ActionAid makes case for unemployed Nigerians
  • BMO celebrates Babatunde Fowler's removal as FIRS boss
    BMO celebrates Babatunde Fowler's removal as FIRS boss

Classified

Fidelity
Classified

Recent updates

  • IPPIS: ASUU dares FG, mobilises members for strike
    December 11, 2019 0
  • FEC okays N307.6m for NAFDAC operational vehicles
    December 11, 2019 0
  • Reps to intervene in electricity union’s stike
    December 11, 2019 0
  • Actionaid urges community to keep leaders accountable
    December 11, 2019 0
  • Blackout in Osun as IBEDC staff join nationwide strike
    December 11, 2019 0
  • Senate raises the alarm over escalating unemployment
    December 11, 2019 0
  • El-Rufai’s cabinet is mini Nigeria – Obasanjo
    December 11, 2019 0
  • House Invasion: Nnamdi Lawyer, sues FG, seeks 2bn compensation
    December 11, 2019 0
  • Senate will investigate PPPRA over N800bn for roads – Lawan
    December 11, 2019 0
  • Dingyadi to Nigerians: Support Police for nation building
    December 11, 2019 0
  • Ekiti elected LG chairmen get Certificates of Return
    December 11, 2019 0
  • Edo: PDP mocks crisis-ridden APC over alleged thuggery
    December 11, 2019 0
  • I’ll return in 2023, Shehu Sani boasts
    December 11, 2019 0
  • FEC okays new portal for import duty exemption
    December 11, 2019 0
  • Female officers excelling, competing favourably – IGP
    December 11, 2019 0
  • Buhari condemns terrorists killing of 67 soldiers in Niger Republic
    December 11, 2019 0
  • Leke James happy to give back to society
    December 11, 2019 0
  • NOC host 1st Patrons’ Forum in Abuja
    December 11, 2019 0
  • Pinnick can’t impose player on me- Rohr
    December 11, 2019 0
  • Maina’s sister to court: Distance me from companies, bank accounts linked to me
    December 11, 2019 0
Column
Columns

Revolutonsing the Nigerian Army

December 11, 2019 0

Every year, the Nigerian Army gathers to assess its activities as well as project for the future under the auspices of the Chief of Army Staff Conference. This year, top military brass gathered in Kaduna […]

Columns

Is plagiarism a virtue?

December 10, 2019 0

The world today is taking giant strides in terms of technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs. Not only the field of engineering or production like the invention of printhead arrays and fabric making machine that produces […]

Opinion
Opinion

Who advises Aisha Buhari – the angry matron of the villa? By Fredrick Nwabufo

December 11, 2019 0

Jane Appleton Pierce, the wife of Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the United States, is perhaps, most remembered as the ‘’calamity first lady’’. She spent her years working against the political ambition of her husband. […]

No Picture
Opinion

Ogomudia: A General in retreat

December 11, 2019 0

Unlike a majority of retired generals who maintain the patriotism and dignity of “officers and gentlemen” as they retreat into civil life, General Alexander Ogomudia is obviously opting for the murky fringes of parochial politics. […]

Letters
No Picture
Letters

Ihedioha and the road to Avu

December 10, 2019 0

The other day, I made a quick dash to my home town in Imo state from my base in Lagos to attend to some pressing family matters. From the airport on the outskirts of the […]

No Picture
Letters

Ban on Keke Napep in Abuja

December 10, 2019 0

The recent ban on tricycle, popularly called Keke Napep, by the FCT administration on major roads and routes within the metropolis has been greeted with divergent views by residents of the territory. While the Abuja […]

Editorial
Editorial

Desirability of electoral offences commission

December 10, 2019 0

The reassurances by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) , Professor Mahmood Yakubu, to the effect that the commission will continue to work with the National Assembly and all stakeholders for the […]

Editorial

The national security strategy 2019

December 10, 2019 0

The launch last week of the National Security Strategy 2019 by President Muhammadu Buhari underscores the commitment of the federal government to achieve its three pillars of the change agenda anchored on the fight against […]

  • About Us
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Mission Statement
  • Corporate Profile
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Map

Copyright © 2019 | Blueprint Newspapers Limited