Author: NewsUltra360
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TINUBU’S 2026 PROMISE: LOWER INFLATION, GDP SURGE, PROSPERITY FOR ALL
Tough reforms paying off? President Bola Tinubu forecasts robust growth, sub-15% inflation drop, and gains hitting every home in 2026—building on 2025’s fiscal reset amid global storms. Thursday’s New Year message radiated optimism: “Grateful for 2026—strong quarterly GDP over 4%, trade surpluses, exchange stability, reserves at $45.4bn (Dec 29) buffering shocks.” FDI spiked Q3 on…
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ONDO POLICE RAID: GUNMEN TORCH STATION WITH DYNAMITE – NO CHURCH, NO CASUALTIES (POLICE)
Social media exploded with church attack rumors Ondo Police shut it down: Wednesday night’s Ipele hit was a brazen 20-30 gunmen assault on their divisional HQ alone, using assault rifles and dynamite to raze it and exhibits. Insight: Classic “soft target” terror playbook dynamite signals sophisticated non-state actors or bandits escalating from hit-and-runs. DSP Jimoh…
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TINUBU VOWS GLOBAL TIE-UPS TO WIPE OUT SECURITY THREATS IN 2026
Reforms hurt, but security’s non-negotiable: President Bola Tinubu promises deeper regional/global partnerships next year to crush terrorists and criminals threatening Nigeria’s peace. In his Thursday New Year message, Tinubu spotlighted recent U.S.-backed Northwest strikes (Dec. 24) and ongoing ops in Northeast/Northwest. “Security agencies will ramp intel-sharing/coordination to eliminate threats,” he said, backing decentralized policing plus…
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NEMA DEPLOYS TECH TEAM TO LAGOS ISLAND FIRE SITE
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) deployed a high-powered technical team from Abuja to the Great Nigeria Insurance House fire on Lagos Island Wednesday, bolstering multi-agency response at the 22-storey building. NEMA DG Mrs Zubaida Umar approved the move to enhance coordination and rescue/recovery. Led by Director of Search and Rescue Air Commodore Usman Bature,…
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NDLEA KANO BAGS 1,389 ARRESTS, 7,773KG DRUGS SEIZED IN 2025
Drug lords reeling: NDLEA Kano nabbed 1,389 suspects (1,346 men, 43 women) and confiscated 7,773kg of cannabis, cocaine, heroin, meth, and psychotropics last year huge dent in trafficking networks. State Commander Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal revealed Thursday via PRO Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari: 141 convictions (four dealers got 33 years total; house forfeited, two more pending); 133 cases ongoing.…
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NEW YEAR: FINTIRI URGES LOVE, FORGIVENESS FOR PEACEFUL 2026
Start the year right: Adamawa Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri wants Nigerians embracing forgiveness, love, reconciliation, and God-service to make 2026 “peaceful and less challenging.” His Chief Press Sec Humwashi Wonosikou shared the Thursday Yola message: “Reflect on 2025 blessings, thank God we’ve got this with unity.” Fintiri thanked locals for 6.5 years of support, vowing ongoing…
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CATHOLIC BISHOP TO NIGERIANS: LEARN NEW SKILLS, HUSTLE HARD IN 2026
New Year reset: Enugu’s Catholic Bishop Callistus Onaga wants Nigerians ditching complacency for skill-building and grind mode to thrive amid challenges. Delivering the crossover sermon Thursday at Holy Ghost Cathedral, he preached vision: “Enter 2026 knowing your goals lean on God, work harder, learn new skills to level up.” Reflecting on 2025, Onaga saw silver…
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BENUE GOV SIGNS N695BN 2026 BUDGET – RURAL REVIVAL AHEAD
Benue’s food basket gets a massive refill: Gov. Hyacinth Alia inked the N695 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill Wednesday, up N89.5bn from his N605.51bn proposal, tagging it “Budget of Rural Development, Livelihood Support & Sustainability.” Chief Press Sec Tersoo Kula confirmed the quick Assembly passage and assent. “Rooted in our realities, this flips rural neglect—decades overdue…
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MILITARY BACKS U.S. STRIKE SUCCESS IN SOKOTO, WARNS: DON’T HARBOR TERRORISTS
Bombs away and on target: Defence HQ doubles down on the U.S.-led Sokoto airstrike’s effectiveness, urging locals to report—not shelter—fleeing terrorists amid ongoing damage checks. Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, Defence Media Operations Director, briefed Abuja journalists Wednesday on 2025 ops. “Intelligence confirmed terrorists in the zone pre-strike; full battle assessment drops soon—stick to Presidency/Foreign Affairs statements…
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LAGOS POLICE LAUNCHES 24/7 PATROLS ON NEW COASTAL ROAD
Traffic hell to smooth sail: Lagos cops just rolled out massive security on the hot new Coastal Road, fixing one-way chaos and crashes with non-stop patrols. CP Olohundare Jimoh announced it Wednesday during a Victoria Island “Show of Force.” Over 30 six-man armed teams plus 20 tactical squads now blanket the route—opened to slash Lekki…
