Author: NewsUltra360
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NIGERIAN ARMY PUSHES TO BUILD COMBAT-READY WARRIORS WITH FOCUS ON WARRIOR ETHOS AND TROOP WELLNESS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, underscored the critical importance of cultivating combat-ready warriors for operational success during a seminar at Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna. Highlighting warrior ethos as a foundation of effectiveness, the seminar titled ‘From Trauma To Triumph: Building Combat Ready Warriors in the Nigerian Army’ covered mental resilience, managing…
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KATSINA STATE PROPOSES N156.3 BILLION FOR EDUCATION IN 2026 BUDGET
Katsina State Government has allocated N156.3 billion for the education sector in its 2026 budget proposal, representing the largest share at 17.14 percent of the total N897.8 billion budget. The announcement was made by Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Malik Anas. The education funding covers basic, secondary, and higher education and is part…
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AFRICA NEEDS A PARADIGM SHIFT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT, SAYS OSINBAJO
Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called on African governments and institutions to redefine development by placing social justice at the heart of economic growth. Speaking at the Ford Foundation’s 65th anniversary in West Africa held in Abuja, Osinbajo argued that despite Africa’s impressive GDP growth—being the fastest-growing continent—the general quality of life remains alarmingly…
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PDP BOARD OF TRUSTEES SETS UP RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE TO UNITE WARRING FACTIONS AHEAD OF NATIONAL CONVENTION
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) has established a high-powered reconciliation committee to heal internal rifts threatening party unity. BoT Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, announced the committee following an emergency meeting in Abuja amid tensions sparked by the recent appointment of Abdulrahman Mohammed as acting National Chairman, which led to a security…
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JUDICIARY URGED TO SPEED UP POLITICAL PARTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY
Dr. Gabriel Nwambu, Director-General of the Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA), has called on the judiciary to expedite the dispensation of justice regarding political party affairs. Speaking amid ongoing challenges in Nigeria marked by insurgency and political instability, Nwambu stressed the judiciary must avoid issuing frivolous court orders that undermine democratic processes.…
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US SUPREME COURT QUESTIONS TRUMP’S AUTHORITY ON SWEEPING TARIFFS IN HIGH-STAKES HEARING
The US Supreme Court justices, including conservatives, intensely questioned the Trump administration’s legal basis for imposing broad tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Over a two-hour hearing, Chief Justice John Roberts and others expressed skepticism about whether the president had the authority to bypass Congress on tariffs framed as national security…
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AFRICA LOSES $75 BILLION ANNUALLY TO BIASED CREDIT RATINGS—EXPERTS SOUND ALARM AT DAKAR CONFERENCE
Experts at a major two-day conference in Dakar, Senegal, have issued a stark warning that Africa is losing approximately $75 billion every year due to biased credit ratings imposed by foreign agencies. Organized by AfriCatalyst, SAIIA, UNDP, and AUDA-NEPAD, the event gathered top policymakers, economists, and financial experts focusing on how Africa can amplify its…
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SEN. NED NWOKO CALLS FOR STRONGER ACTION TO TRACK AND RECOVER STOLEN CRUDE OIL PROCEEDS WORTH BILLIONS
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North and Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Oil Theft and Sabotage, has pressed for an expanded mandate to trace, track, and recover billions of dollars lost to crude oil theft both within Nigeria and internationally. Speaking in Abuja, Nwoko revealed forensic audits uncovered over $300 billion in…
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FRSC URGES RIVERS COMMAND OFFICERS TO UNITE AND TACKLE TRAFFIC CONGESTION CHALLENGES
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has called on officers in Rivers State to work together to address the ongoing issue of traffic congestion. Speaking during a National Town Hall Meeting and the EMBER Months Road Safety Campaign Flag-Off in Port Harcourt, he praised the dedication of the officers…
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POWER INFRASTRUCTURE VANDALISM CONTINUES TO PLAGUE NIGERIA WITH MASSIVE LOSSES
Vandalism of power infrastructure remains a severe challenge in Nigeria, significantly disrupting electricity supply and economic activities. Between January 2024 and June 2025, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported that 264 high-voltage transmission towers were vandalised nationwide, with 86 incidents in 2024 alone. Multiple regions including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Kaduna, Enugu, and Lagos…
