Author: NewsUltra360
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EARLY VOTING MARKS SMOOTH START AT AFOR AGBOLA II, ANAMBRA ELECTIONS
The Anambra governorship election got off to an early and orderly start at Afor Agbola II polling unit in Awka South LGA, where voting began at 8:25 a.m. Residents like 73-year-old Raymond Eze expressed joy in fulfilling their civic duty and urged INEC to ensure every vote counts, fostering election transparency and voter confidence. Young…
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FRSC SOUNDS ALARM ON RISING ROAD CRASHES, URGES ALL TO OWN THEIR SAFETY
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ondo State Sector Commander, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, has urged drivers, passengers, and pedestrians to take full responsibility for their safety to curb the rise in Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs). Speaking at a 2025 Ember Months town hall meeting at Achievers University, Owo, he highlighted that thousands of RTCs in…
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INEC WINS PRAISE FOR EARLY ARRIVAL OF MATERIALS AT ANAMBRA POLLS, PROMISES TRANSPARENT VOTING
Yiaga Africa has lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the early arrival of election materials and personnel at polling units across Anambra State. Cynthia Mbamalu, Yiaga’s Director of Programmes, commended the smooth start of voting at Community Primary School, Amawbia, where all materials arrived by 7:34 a.m., ahead of the official 8:30 a.m.…
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NAFDAC BUSTS N30 MILLION EXPIRED BEVERAGES RACKET IN JOS, URGES PUBLIC VIGILANCE
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized expired but deceitfully revalidated alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages worth N30 million from shops in Jos. Kenneth Azikiwe, Director of NAFDAC North Central Zone, revealed suspects erased original expiry dates using chemicals and replaced them with fake markings to mislead consumers. Azikiwe warned…
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NIGERIAN RAILWAY CORPORATION CRACKS DOWN ON VANDALISM, CALLS FOR STATE GOVERNMENTS’ SUPPORT
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is raising the alarm over the ongoing vandalism of its rail facilities, urging state governments to take ownership and help protect rail tracks within their territories. Managing Director Dr Kayode Opeifa spoke out at a recent event in Lagos where two suspects were paraded for removing over 300 bolts and…
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YOUTHS BLOCK MAKURDI HIGHWAY IN PROTEST OVER GUNMEN ATTACKS IN NASARAWA
Hundreds of angry youths from the Sarkin Noma Community in Keana Local Government, Nasarawa State, blocked the Lafia–Makurdi highway Friday to protest persistent gunmen invasions and kidnappings. Carrying placards and leaves, they halted traffic to demand urgent government action after gunmen stormed their community, abducting an elderly man and killing two youths who tried to…
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PDP CRISIS DEEPENS: FACTION SACKS BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN, CALLS FOR UNITY
The ongoing crisis rocking Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated as the faction led by acting National Chairman Alhaji Muhammed Abdulrahman sacked the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, citing loss of moral authority and political neutrality. This decision came at an emergency meeting of the newly constituted BoT, with Nyesom Wike…
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SOUTH-WEST ISLAMIC LEADERS REJECT US GENOCIDE CLAIMS, DEFEND NIGERIA’S RELIGIOUS UNITY
Islamic clerics from the League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland have strongly dismissed allegations of genocide against Christians in Nigeria, urging the United States and global leaders to avoid premature judgments that could tarnish Nigeria’s image. The League’s stance was shared at an emergency meeting in Ibadan, led by Sheikh AbdulRasaq AbdulAzeez, Grand Mufti…
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NIGERIA’S HEALTHCARE CRISIS DEEPENS AS DOCTOR STRIKES AND BRAIN DRAIN CONTINUE
At the National Hospital, Abuja, tired young doctors like one resident beginning a 36-hour shift after losing colleagues to migration reflect a healthcare system stretched to the brink. Despite loving their patients, harsh realities of poor pay and equipment shortages push many to seek greener pastures abroad. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has…
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COAS WARNS TROOPS: FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION IN DECISIVE INSURGENCY PHASE
Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff, has charged troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri to gear up for a critical phase in the war against Boko Haram and ISWAP, where success is non-negotiable. Addressing troops, Shaibu revealed the Army’s deployment of battle-tested senior officers and new equipment, promising full support from command. “This…
