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‎Makinde, the Presidency and the Oyo Kidnap Debate

𝙹𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚞 𝙰𝚋𝚍𝚞𝚕𝚐𝚊𝚏𝚊𝚛September 1, 2026

‎Makinde, the Presidency and the Oyo Kidnap Debate ‎ ‎By 𝙹𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚞 𝙰𝚋𝚍𝚞𝚕𝚐𝚊𝚏𝚊𝚛 ‎ ‎The abduction in Oyo State on May 15, 2026, when armed bandits stormed schools in Oriire Local Government Area and kidnapped thirty-nine pupils and six teachers, marked yet another dark chapter in Nigeria’s struggle with insecurity. The victims endured fifty-six harrowing days...

‎Buhari’s Legacy Deserves a More Balanced Assessment

& Aniefiok Victoria AsuquoSeptember 1, 2026

‎Buhari’s Legacy Deserves a More Balanced Assessment ‎ ‎By Aniefiok Victoria Asuquo ‎ ‎I read with interest Blueprint’s report dated 14 July, 2026 (page 8) of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, in which he stated that Buhari “served with courage and gave all he had to Nigeria.” While citizens are...

‎ADC: When Politics Conflicts with Law ‎

Blessing OmololaSeptember 1, 2026

‎ADC: When Politics Conflicts with Law ‎By Blessing Omolola ‎As Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 general elections, political parties are expected to strengthen their internal structures, promote unity, and prepare credible candidates for public office. Instead, leadership tussles and legal disputes continue to dominate the political landscape. ‎ ‎The recent Court of Appeal judgment restraining...

‎RE: Seeing Is Not Always Believing ‎

& Aniefiok Victoria AsuquoSeptember 1, 2026

‎RE: Seeing Is Not Always Believing ‎ ‎By Aniefiok Victoria Asuquo ‎ ‎I read with keen interest Blueprint’s editorial on Page 4 of its July 14, 2026 edition, titled “Tinubu’s Projects: When Seeing Becomes Believing.” While the editorial presents an optimistic assessment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing infrastructure and development initiatives, its central argument—that...

Why ‎NYSC Needs More Than Cosmetic Changes

Akinkunmi Aliyah OmotayoSeptember 1, 2026

Why ‎NYSC Needs More Than Cosmetic Changes ‎By Akinkunmi Aliyah Omotayo ‎For over five decades, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has served as a bridge between higher education and the world of work for millions of Nigerian graduates. As the Federal Government proposes what could become one of the most far-reaching reforms of the...

Lecturers May Down Tools as AAU-ASUU Protests Non-implementation of 2025 Agreement With Nigerian Govt

LolaSeptember 1, 2026

Lecturers May Down Tools as AAU-ASUU Protests Non-implementation of 2025 Agreement with Nigerian govt

‎UNIABUJA Students Plant Trees to Mark Anti-Desertification Campaign

HappinessSeptember 1, 2026

‎UNIABUJA Students Plant Trees to Mark Anti-Desertification Campaign ‎ ‎Students of the Department of Development and Strategic Communication, University of Abuja (UniAbuja), alongside lecturers from the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, on Tuesday planted ten trees across the faculty premises as part of activities marking the global campaign against desertification and drought. ‎The tree-planting...

Fifa, Politics and the Balogun Controversy

Agabi CharisSeptember 1, 2026

Fifa, Politics and the Balogun Controversy By Agabi Chubiyojo Charis. Football is meant to be governed by fairness and equal application of the rules. However, the decision to review and eventually overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card suspension has sparked debate about whether political influence played a role. Balogun was initially sent off and...

‎The Real Scandal Behind the Phantom Agency ‎

Ibrahim HappinessSeptember 1, 2026

‎The Real Scandal Behind the Phantom Agency ‎ ‎By Ibrahim Happiness ‎ ‎A man allegedly walked into Nigeria’s system of government, invented a council that did not legally exist, forged appointment letters, claimed to be an aide to the President, acquired official-looking seals, opened bank accounts in the name of a purported government agency, and...

UniAbuja SUG unveils 6-day Programme for SUG Week 2026

‎AgabiSeptember 1, 2026

UniAbuja SUG unveils 6-day programme for SUG Week 2026 The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Abuja has announced a six-day programme packed with activities aimed at promoting leadership, innovation, culture, entrepreneurship, and student unity. SUG President, Comr. Yusuf Tobi Jamiu (JAMO), made the announcement while unveiling the schedule for SUG Week 2026,...

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Before We Became Who We Are, There Were Teachers

Abashi Rahab AsheziOctober 6, 2026

Before We Became Who We Are, There Were Teachers By Abashi Rahab Ashezi There was always that one teacher. The one whose name alone made students sit up. The one who seemed to be watching always, correcting always, insisting that things be done properly. Among students, such teachers rarely escaped a nickname. Not because they...

UNGA: What Africa Must Do After the UN Applause

Ibrahim HappinessOctober 1, 2026

UNGA: What Africa Must Do After the UN Applause By Ibrahim Happiness I have followed the 81st United Nations General Assembly since the General Debate opened on 22 September, and by the third day one thing was clear: the speeches that matter are not always the loudest ones. The debate runs until 28 September under...

‎Qualifications and the Responsibility to Deliver

Ibrahim HappinessSeptember 29, 2026

‎Qualifications and the Responsibility to Deliver ‎ ‎By Happiness Ibrahim ‎ ‎A certificate can tell us what someone has studied, a qualification can show what they have achieved, and a professional recognition can confirm a level of expertise. But none of these, on their own, can answer a more important question: What difference does that...

The Quiet Struggle of Young Nigerians

John Peace GinikachukwuSeptember 23, 2026

The Quiet Struggle of Young Nigerians By John Peace Ginikachukwu There is a peculiar loneliness that comes with trying to build a life in Nigeria. It is the kind that does not always announce itself with tears. Sometimes, it looks like a young woman staring at her phone after another unanswered job application. Sometimes, it...

‎Who Commands Nigeria’s Biggest Online Audiences?

Haruna SheenaSeptember 22, 2026

‎Who Commands Nigeria’s Biggest Online Audiences? ‎By Haruna Sheena ‎ ‎In today’s digital age, fame is no longer restricted to movie stars, musicians, or television personalities. Millions of people now follow individuals who simply create videos from their phones, share their lifestyles, make people laugh, or consistently provide content that resonates. Social media has democratized...

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