Author: NewsUltra360
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N1.35BN FRAUD CASE: EFCC, SULE LAMIDO CLASH OVER SUBPOENAED WITNESS IN COURT
The trial of former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, over alleged N1.35 billion money laundering took a new turn at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the defence team disagreed over a subpoenaed witness presented in court. The defence argued that the witness was not…
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NIGERIAN ARMY PUSHES INDIGENOUS INNOVATION IN FIGHT AGAINST INSECURITY
The Nigerian Army says it is intensifying efforts to tackle insecurity by adopting indigenous innovation and strengthening the combat readiness of its personnel. This was stated by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, at the opening of the Nigerian Army Combat Support Arms Training Week 2026 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He said…
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UN REPORT: 121 MILLION PEOPLE RECEIVED FOOD AID IN 2025 – AMINA MOHAMMED
The United Nations has reported major global humanitarian progress, stating that 121 million people received food assistance in 2025. According to UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, 191 million children were vaccinated against measles during the same period, while 84 million people benefited from social protection programmes. The report also notes that over half a billion…
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NIGERIA SEEKS DEEPER KOREA-AFRICA PARTNERSHIP TO TACKLE GLOBAL CHALLENGES
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger cooperation with the Republic of Korea to address global challenges and promote sustainable development across Africa. Speaking at the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said Nigeria is seeking genuine partnerships built on shared responsibility, investment in solutions, and mutual benefits. She…
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SOUTH SUDAN STRENGTHENS EBOLA PREPAREDNESS AMID OUTBREAKS IN UGANDA, DR CONGO
South Sudan has intensified its emergency preparedness efforts following Ebola outbreaks in neighbouring Uganda and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Senior government officials, alongside representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) and other health partners, visited key public health facilities in Juba to assess and strengthen the country’s readiness to respond to…
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EDUCATIONISTS BACK NUT PROTEST, CALL FOR STRONGER SCHOOL SECURITY IN OYO
Education stakeholders have expressed support for the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) following its nationwide solidarity protest over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), educationists described the protest as a legitimate call for improved safety in schools and communities. They urged authorities to take…
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PLANTING SEASON: FARMERS HOPEFUL OVER RAINS, WORRIED BY RISING INPUT COSTS
Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and surrounding communities have expressed mixed feelings as the 2026 planting season gets underway. While many farmers say the early rains have created favourable conditions for cultivation, they are concerned about the rising costs of fertilisers, seeds, agrochemicals and labour. Some farmers say the increasing expenses have forced…
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IMOTA LCDA DISMISSES REPORT OF PUPIL KIDNAPPING, DEATH IN SCHOOL
The Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has dismissed reports claiming that two pupils were kidnapped and one child was killed in a school within the community. The Vice Chairman of the council, Mrs Abimbola Jimoh, described the report as false and misleading, stating that no such incident was recorded in any…
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WORLD MILK DAY: GROUP SEEKS IMPROVEMENT OF CATTLE BREEDS, DAIRY INFRASTRUCTURE
A group under the auspices of the Dandalin Makiyaya (Coalition of Herders) has called for the support of the Federal Government on provision of enabling infrastructure, and of tech-driven cattle breeding programmes. The organization, through it’s National Organizing Secretary, Comrade Pariya, made the call on Monday, June 1, in Abuja in commemoration of the World…
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STAKEHOLDERS RAISE CONCERN OVER RISING TEENAGE DRUG ABUSE
Some stakeholders in the health and education sectors have expressed concern over the increasing rate of drug abuse among teenagers in Suleja, Niger State. The stakeholders, on Monday June 1, warned that the growing trend posed serious threats to public health, education, security and national productivity. A medical practitioner at General Hospital, Suleja, Dr Ibrahim…
