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Tributes have been paid to martial arts icon and action film star Chuck Norris, who has died aged 86. The Hollywood actor was remembered by US President Donald Trump, as well as a number of celebrities and his own family, who called him a “warrior” with a heart “full of love”. Norris saw a resurgence in popularity after early internet …

Did President Trump just give the biggest indication that he is done with the war in Iran? There was a lot of development overnight. The caveat, up front, is that this president has changed his mind and has delivered very mixed messages in recent weeks. He also saw real benefit in saying one thing and doing the opposite. He was …

His Eminence, Dr Samuel C. Kanu Uche JP, Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church Nigeria, in this interview: Blueprint.ng offers a deep and unflinching analysis of the nation’s challenges. From the Church’s central role in government to the worrying sponsorship of insecurity, the cleric calls for sincere repentance, selfless leadership and a renewed love for the country as the only …

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (Retd), has said he should not be held responsible for the failure of authorities to publicly identify terrorist financiers in Nigeria, insisting that responsibility lies with relevant government agencies. Buratai made the clarification on Friday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he addressed issues relating to …

The murder of Agnes Wanjiru casts a long shadow over the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK). The old training post was based in the hometown of a 21-year-old single mother who was thrown into a hotel septic tank after being brutally murdered in 2012. The man accused of killing her, Robert Purkiss, was stationed in Nanyuki for training …

Top Belgian team Club Brugge will now have to sell Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika this summer after holding onto him for several transfer windows. Former Brugge coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck predicted that Onyedika will leave the team at the end of the season. “He is extraordinary and great. They won’t be able to keep him after this season. He was …

Facebook is launching a new program, “Creator Fast Track,” offering up to $3,000 per month to content creators with established followings on rival platforms like TikTok and YouTube. The initiative aims to help creators grow their presence on Facebook without starting from scratch, providing increased reach for Reels content and guaranteed three-month earnings. Creators with at least 100,000 followers can …

Israel says it carried out airstrikes on Syrian government infrastructure in the south of the country, in response to what it described as attacks on Druze civilians in Suweida province. In a statement, the Israeli army said it struck a command center and weapons stored at military bases overnight. “The IDF [Israel Defense Forces] will not tolerate harm to the …

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos early on Friday, following a historic two-day visit to the United Kingdom. He will join other Muslim worshipers later in the day to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The President and his wife, the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, at 1.15am. He was …

Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu has ordered the deployment of tactical teams to ensure the safety of lives and property during Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Disu also congratulated Muslims on successfully fulfilling the Ramadan fast and welcoming Eid al-Fitr. A statement by police spokesperson, Anthony Placid, on Friday stated that the Inspector General directed Police Commissioners and Tactical Commanders in …