Benjamin Samson

Nigeria

Content Editor at Blueprint

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Articles

Tinubu, Gowon, Jonathan, others celebrate Prof. Lar @ 90

1 month ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

…Mutfwang unveils book with 50mPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described Prof. Mary N. Lar, wife of a former Governor of Plateau state Chief Solomon Lar as a “woman of virtue, grace, and quiet strength.”Represented by Senator Simon Bako Lalong, Tinubu stated this at the 90th birthday celebration of Mrs. Lar on Thursday in Abuja.
No plans to relocate ministerial briefing to London - Idris

1 month ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed reports circulating in both traditional and online media suggesting that the Ministerial Press Briefing Session has been relocated from Abuja to London. The Minister made the clarification in his opening remarks at the eighth edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing Session, held at the National Press Centre in Abuja.
North-central forum urges fairness in NCDC board composition

1 month ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

The North Central People’s Forum (NCPF) has called for a correction in the appointment of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) board to ensure fairness and equity among its constituent states. The forum said that the composition of the NCDC’s board and Executive Management, as it is currently, does not reflect the principles of inclusion, balance, and fairness across all states in the zone.
Court jails 4 Chinese 20yrs for illegal mining in plateau

1 month ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

Justice Dorcas .V. Agishi of the Federal High Court , Jos, Plateau state has convicted and sentenced four Chinese, Liang Quin Yong, Wang Huajie, Zhong Jiajing and Long Kechong to twenty years imprisonment for illegal mining of solid minerals in Plateau state. The defendants were arrested on March 9th, 2025 at JLM Mining company site following credible intelligence on activities of some Chinese suspected to be involved in illegal mining activities.
CSO condemns calls for SGF Akume’s removal

1 month ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

A civil society organisation, North Central Peace and Unity Forum (NOCPUF), has condemned the calls by some faceless Arewa and Afenifere Organisations in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, for the removal of Senator George Akume as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
UTME Errors: NOA commends JAMB’s transparency, urges agency to address concerns of candidates

1 month ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has applauded the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its exceptional transparency and accountability in addressing the challenges that followed the recently concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Foundation holds 3km walk to raise awareness on plights of boy child

1 month ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

As parts of activities to mark the International Day of the Boy Child 2025, a non governmental organization, the Yargote Foundation is organizing a 3-kilometer road walk to raise awareness about the plights of the boy child in the society.
Group congratulates NCDC board member, Solomon Adodo

1 month ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

Members of the Civil Society Budget Implementation and Monitoring Evaluation Committee (CBIAMEC) have congratulated Comrade Solomon Adodo, on his appointment as a board member of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), at his office Abuja.
At autobiography launch… Lamido begs Tinubu to settle N45bn ITT contract debt owed Abiola

1 month ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

For the umpteenth time, a former national scribe of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) and ex-Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to repudiate the N45 billion contract debt owed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Abiola. Doing this, he told Tinubu, would rest the June 12 palaver once and for all.
61 Anniversary: NAF to induct new aircraft, donates hospital to Nasarawa community

1 month ago | blueprint.ng | Benjamin Samson

The Nigerian Air Force has announced plans to induct the newly acquired Augusta 109S Trekker helicopter at the 011 Presidential Air Fleet. The induction ceremony, scheduled for Friday, May 16, is part of activities marking its 61st anniversary. Chairman of the Anniversary organising committee, Air Commodore Sylvester Eyoma, announced this at a press briefing in Abuja, on Tuesday. Eyoma said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to attend the event as the Special Guest of Honour.