APGA Leaders Demand Swift Probe into Killing of 70 years old Supporter in Ebonyi
By Nkechinyere Ewa Leaders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ebonyi State have called on security agencies to expedite investigations into the killing of an elderly party supporter, Chief Onwe Ubochi, in Osege, Umuogudu Oshia Ngbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. Ubochi was reportedly murdered on Monday after attending an APGA…
Omga007Blueprint Honours Shaibu as Sports Personality of the Year; Ex-Edo Deputy Governor Pledges More Service
By Destiny Temisan Jemiriayegbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has been honoured as the Sports Personality of the Year by Blueprint Newspaper, in recognition of his contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria. The award was received on behalf of the…
Nigeria, UAE Move to Deepen Trade, Investment and Technology Ties
By Joy Omagha Idam Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have renewed their commitment to building stronger economic, diplomatic and people-to-people relations, with both countries exploring new opportunities in trade, investment, technology, aviation and skills development. The renewed commitment came to the fore when the Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola…
83 Nigerians Return Home from South Africa, Reunited with Hope
By Joy Omagha Idam For 83 Nigerians who arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, from Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday was more than just another day of travel. It was a homecoming — a return to familiar faces, family and the hope of rebuilding their lives in Nigeria. The returnees arrived aboard a South…
Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate : Assessing the Man Behind Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal
By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja Nigeria’s health sector has long been confronted with complex challenges ranging from inadequate funding and infrastructure to shortages of health personnel, high maternal and infant mortality, limited health insurance coverage and unequal access to quality healthcare. Against this background, the appointment of Professor Muhammad Ali Pate as Coordinating Minister of…
Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate : Assessing the Man Behind Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal
By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja Nigeria’s health sector has long been confronted with complex challenges ranging from inadequate funding and infrastructure to shortages of health personnel, high maternal and infant mortality, limited health insurance coverage and unequal access to quality healthcare. Against this background, the appointment of Professor Muhammad Ali Pate as Coordinating Minister of…
Gov Okpebholo Tasks Rongtai Company to Improve Safety Measures, Protect Lives
By Sharon Akuboh The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has tasked the management of Rongtai Building Materials Nigeria Ltd. on strengthening its safety measures to protect the lives of its staff and workers. The governor, during a visit to the company’s premises in Utesi, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state, commended its investment…
EBBC DG tasks incoming Izzi Council Chairman, on Rural Roads, Water, Peacebuilding
By Nkechinyere Ewa A former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State Council, and Special Adviser to Governor Francis Nwifuru on Information and Communication Technology, Tony Nwizi, has urged the incoming Chairman of the local government area, Mrs Helen Uchenna Adaugo, to prioritise rural road development, potable water, shelter for the aged…