There is palpable fear in Jalingo Taraba state over increasing disappearance of persons in the metropolis and beyond. Blueprint investigation shows that from September 10th to date, over ten persons have mysteriously disappeared. This is aside rising insecurity which has led to the kidnapping and killing of many people in the state. Our correspondent who had been following this ugly Read More
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has threatened to shutdown the entire South East part of the country as from November 4 should federal government fails to release its leader Nnamdi Kanu. The threat by IPOB if it goes through will disrupt governorship election in Anambra state scheduled for November 6, 2021. The ultimatum was given in a statement Read More
The Obi of Ogwash-Uku, Ifechukwude Okonjo II, younger brother to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala narrowly escaped death as irate youths of Otulu town attacked his convoy over fight for autonomous community. The incident which took place on Friday at Otulu community under Ogwash-Uku kingdom in Aniocha south local government area of Delta state left one person dead while several others were Read More
A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF) has raised the alarm over alleged plan by a group, Yoruba World Congress (YWC), to instigate violence and cause chaos in Nigeria with a view to bringing down the country and the incumbent administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. YAF alleged that the YWC, in concert with the Eastern Security Read More
Police tactical operatives in Zamfara state, in collaboration with other security agencies, have repelled a large number of armed bandits, who came to Shinkafi town in their hundreds, with intent to attack innocent people of the area. In a statement issued to Newsmen in Gusau Friday, the the Public Relations Officer, SP Muhammad Shehu, said the bandits, who were from Read More
The recent attack of the Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna that led to the death of two innocent security personnel and abduction of an officer is totally reprehensible. Not a few Nigerians were shocked by the development while many others are in a dilemma as to its possibility given the heavy security within and outside the vicinity 24hours. Unfortunately, those who Read More
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state, weekend, begged the government and people of Ondo for forgiveness, following the recent attack on their people. Commuters were attacked en route Ondo along Rukuba Road in Jos North local government area, of which more than 30 were rescued by security agents. Governor Lalong apologised for the attack through his deputy, Sonny Tyoden, who Read More
The whereabouts of a 20-year- old man, a technician, Miracle Onoh, who allegedly got missing since Monday, after the sit-at-home order declared by IPOB because of Nnamdi Kanu’s detention at old Orie Emene, a suburb of Enugu metropolis. It is now a source of worry and confusion to his family members.It was gathered that Miracle, the first child of his Read More
A mother and her infant have been identified among 13 persons killed on Sunday by suspected armed bandits in Randa, Dansadau District of Maru local government area of Zamfara state. The Wazirin Dansadau, Mustapha Umar, who spoke with reporters, said most of the victims were burnt to death in their houses while hiding from being abducted by the armed bandit. The Read More
There is a popular saying- Life is a flip. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari just witnessed one. Just within 96 hours- DCP Abba Kyari’s life flipped. Just within 96 hours, his indictment by the American Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was made public, Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, set up a four-man Special Investigation Panel (SIP) headed Read More
The operatives of Department of State Security (DSS) have again barred Journalists from covering proceedings at the trial of associates to Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho. This is happening on Wednesday inside the federal high court arena in Abuja. The court had adjourned the trial of Igboho’s associates till August 4, 2021. Meanwhile, the Coalition in Defence Read More
A group of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom, known as Akwa Ibom Progressives Liberation Movement (AIPLM) has commended majority of party stakeholders in the state for adopting consensus arrangement in electing the ward executives in the just concluded nationwide congress of the party. The APC group led by Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ukoete, in a statement released Sunday in Read More
The Nigerian Police Special Unit, Operation PUFF ADDER Saturday killed 10 bandits in gun battle in Kundu village in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger state. The bandits were reported to have attack the police base recently established in the village due to incessant attacks and kidnap of a Royal father. It was learnt that the police however lost two of Read More
A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF), Friday, decried the ban on and the stoppage of its peace rally/sensitisation Motorcade by the police in the state. YAF expressed regret that the police in the state could not distinguish between it and other groups claiming to be championing Yoruba self-determination and independence with the disguised objective of Read More
The National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance (CAGG) Olusegun Bamgbose has offered to assist families of slain security personnel in Nigeria. Bamgbose in a statement said the worsening security situation in the country was no doubt, taking a toll on the security agents in the country. According to him, “Almost on daily basis, we are losing our men to Read More
It’s awful seeing how agile youths are involving themselves in some irrational acts. These youths are always regarded as the backbone of any society. This automatically means that any society that fails to have rational thinking youths, if care is not taken, that society will cease to exist within a short time. It’s a pity seeing our youths carrying placards Read More
Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief John Oyegun, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the ruling party to quickly address the agitations for restructuring and even those calling for separation. The former Edo state governor said APC as the government of the federation, “must not give the impression that only military governments can Read More
The Zamfara state Governor, Bello Muhammed Matawallen Maradun, has condemned the recent incessant attacks on communities by bandits, describing the acts as senseless. This is contained in a statement signed by the state Commissioner of Information, Hon. Ibrahim Magaji Dosara and made available to Blueprint in Gusau Saturday. “The government therefore expresses it’s deep sympathy and heart felt condolences to Read More
A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF) Tuesday raised the alarm over an alleged plot by an unnamed former Nigerian president, some clerics and politicians to undermine the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. YAF also alleged that the former president, which it did not name, and members of his group, were promoting agitations in the South-west Read More
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Friday declared that it does not support Nigeria’s disintegration. The organisation, however, urged the government to use dialogue to solve the national question rather than using force. It appealed to Igbo youth involved in violence to stop, noting that there was nothing to celebrate in violence. It also tasked the government to Read More
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, said the country now has capacity to produce SIM cards and iPhone for the continent of Africa. The minister said henceforth importation of SIM cards and other 60-70 percent of items needed in telecommunications sector will be produced locally. Speaking with newsmen at the national secretariat of All Progressives Congress (APC) Thursday Read More
The death toll in the three communities of Ebonyi-Benue borders that was attacked by herders has risen to 42. Armed herdsmen had on Saturday morning invaded Odoke Ishieke, Obakota Ishieke and Ndiobasi Ishieke communities all in Ebonyi local government area of Ebonyi state and killed over 30 persons not leaving behind pregnant women and nursing mothers. The communities has common boundaries with Read More
The Bauchi state Islamic Police otherwise known as Hisbah has destroyed 260 cartons of alcohol in Misau local government area of the state. Permanent Commissioner in charge of state Hisbah, Barrister Aminu Balarabe Isah, stated this in a press release issued to newsmen. He noted that the exercise was carried out in the presence of the executive chairman of the Read More
Bauchi state islamic police otherwise known as ‘Hisbah’ has destroyed 260 cartons of alcohol in Misau local government area of the state. Permanent commissioner in charge of state Hisbah Barrister Aminu Balarabe Isah disclosed this in a press release issued to newsmen. He noted that the exercise was carried out in the presence of the executive chairman of the state Sharia Read More
The 16 abducted students and staff of Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna have been released after 40 days in captivity. They were released Saturday afternoon near Ollam Farms along Kaduna – Abuja highway after the payment of ransom by the parents. The freed captives were taken over by some security men around the Ollam Farms ostensibly to hand them over to Read More
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