Author: NewsUltra360
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KANO GOVT SEES OVER 100 MEMBERS OF APC JOIN NNPP, COMMENDS GOV. YUSUF’S DEVELOPMENT STRIDES
In a notable political shift, over 100 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Tarai in Kibiya Local Government Area, led by woman leader Hajiya Sabuwa Tarai, have defected to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Kano State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Alhaji Adamu A Kibiya, warmly welcomed the defectors. According…
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FARMERS IN ZAMFARA AND SOKOTO URGE GOVT FOR MORE SECURITY AMID BANDIT THREATS
Farmers in Zamfara and Sokoto States have urged the Federal Government to deploy more security personnel to protect agricultural activities from ongoing bandit attacks that threaten crop harvests. Residents reported that bandits have been imposing illegal levies on rural communities, disrupting farming and forcing some to abandon their farmlands due to fear of kidnapping and…
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AI, ENERGY INTEGRATION & DECARBONISATION LEAD INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION AT ADIPEC 2025
Energy experts at the 2025 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) highlighted the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), energy integration, and decarbonisation in shaping the future of global energy industries. Arzybek Kozhovshev of the Eurasian Economic Commission emphasized the vital role of AI-driven systems—ranging from automated pipeline inspections to real-time emergency monitoring—in…
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WOMANIFESTO COALITION CONDEMNS ARBITRARY PASSPORT SEIZURES BY NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE
A coalition of over 300 women’s rights and Civil Society Organisations led by Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi has condemned the increasing cases of passport seizures without court orders by personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Speaking in Abuja, Akiyode-Afolabi highlighted that such acts violate citizens’ constitutional right to freedom of movement under Section 41(1) of…
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NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE DENIES CLAIMS OF UNLAWFUL PASSPORT SEIZURE, SAYS IT WAS ROUTINE CHECK
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has denied allegations by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that her passport was unlawfully seized by immigration officers at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The Senator had claimed the passport seizure was politically motivated and intended to prevent her from travelling. NIS spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi explained that the senator underwent standard…
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KWARA POLICE LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO VIRAL EXTORTION VIDEO, PROMISES ACTION
The Kwara State Police Command has initiated a full investigation into a viral video showing police officers allegedly extorting money from motorists along the Osi-Eruku road in Ekiti Local Government Area. Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo has ordered an immediate and thorough probe, with promises that any officers found guilty will face disciplinary measures. The…
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FEDERAL GOVT THROUGH ATASP-1 TO MOP UP EXCESS FOOD, PREVENT POST-HARVEST LOSSES IN NIGERIA
The Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program Phase-One (ATASP-1), funded by the African Development Bank, announced plans to purchase and store excess food in strategic reserves to curb post-harvest losses. Dr Romanus Egba, Zonal Programme Coordinator at ATASP-1 in Adani-Omor, Enugu, reassured that there is no cause for alarm despite recent food price crashes. Egba explained…
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NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA JOIN FORCES TO CHAMPION AFRICA’S VOICE AT G20 SUMMIT
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised the close cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa for establishing a powerful platform that ensures African priorities are effectively represented in global decision-making. Varsha Redkar-Palepu, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative – Programme, made these comments during the G20-Africa outreach meeting on industrialisation and agriculture held in Abuja. The…
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JIHADISTS’ FUEL BLOCKADE THREATENS MALI’S MILITARY RULE, PARALYZES CAPITAL BAMAKO
A two-month-long fuel blockade imposed by al Qaeda-linked militants from Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has nearly crippled Mali’s capital, Bamako, raising alarm over the stability of the military government. Operating within 50 km of the city, JNIM’s blockade has forced school closures and cut diesel electricity supply, severely disrupting economic and social life. Security…
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TINUBU MEDIA FORCE CALLS FOR U.S. SUPPORT OF NIGERIA’S REFORMS, NOT DISTORTION
The Tinubu Media Force (TMF) has urged the United States to back President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda and avoid spreading misleading narratives about Nigeria. TMF National Coordinator Gbenga Abiola highlighted the administration’s strong commitment to stabilising the economy, enhancing security, and restoring international trust. Abiola emphasized Nigeria’s key role as Africa’s anchor and called for…
