Author: NewsUltra360
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NIGERIA’S NON-OIL SECTORS DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH, ACCOUNTING FOR OVER 90% OF GDP
Entrepreneur and geologist Chinedu Amadi emphasizes that Nigeria’s economic strength is increasingly rooted in its non-oil sectors, which now contribute more than 90% of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while oil accounts for less than 10%. His insights, shared with NAN in Abuja, reflect positive shifts reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)…
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LAGOS DSVA PRAISES POLICE FOR ARRESTING SERIAL RAPIST TAXI DRIVER, CALLS FOR MORE VICTIMS TO COME FORWARD
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has applauded the Lagos State Police Command for apprehending a taxi driver accused of multiple rapes, defilement, assault, and armed robbery targeting female passengers. The agency praised the police’s professionalism and dedication in a statement on its official social media handle. DSVA is working closely with…
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NIGERIA TO SHINE AGAIN AT 2025 WORLD SAMBO CHAMPIONSHIPS IN KYRGYZSTAN
Nigeria is gearing up for its second appearance at the prestigious 2025 World Sambo Championships scheduled for November 7-9 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The event, organised by the Fédération Internationale de Sambo (FIAS), is the ultimate global competition featuring Sport Sambo, Combat Sambo, and Blind Sambo categories. Leading Nigeria’s charge is Fatai Balogun, competing in the…
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NPFL MATCH DAY 11: THRILLS AND DRAWS ACROSS NIGERIA’S TOP FOOTBALL LEAGUES
The Nigeria Premier Football League Match Day 11 brought exciting clashes on Sunday, delivering key results that are shaping the 2025/2026 season. Bayelsa United narrowly defeated Plateau United 2-1 in a hard-fought contest, while Shooting Stars shared points with Katsina United in a 1-1 draw. El-Kanemi Warriors and Rangers International ended their match goalless, both…
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OBA OF LAGOS SLAMS DONALD TRUMP OVER CLAIMS OF CHRISTIAN KILLINGS IN NIGERIA
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Christians are being targeted and killed in Nigeria, calling the assertion misleading and harmful to Nigeria’s unity and global image. Speaking on Sunday in his palace during his 82nd birthday celebrations, the traditional ruler emphasized Nigeria’s long history of peaceful…
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NIGERIAN METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY (NiMet) WARNS OF DUST HAZE AND THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NIGERIA
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze and isolated thunderstorms in many parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday. Citizens are advised to stay alert and take appropriate safety precautions. NiMet predicts slight dust haze over Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, and parts of Kaduna States on Monday, with sunny skies expected…
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BARAU FC COACH BOSSO OPTIMISTIC AFTER GOALLESS DRAW WITH WIKKI TOURISTS
FC Technical Adviser Ladan Bosso remains positive about Barau FC’s performance despite a 0-0 stalemate against Wikki Tourists in week 11 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. Speaking after the match, Bosso praised his players’ commitment and acknowledged that the team is still developing. “We shouldn’t be too…
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POLICE DEPLOY HELICOPTERS, DRONES AND TACTICAL TEAMS TO SECURE ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
The Police Headquarters in Abuja has boosted security measures ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State by deploying advance tactical teams equipped with helicopters and drones for aerial surveillance. This development was confirmed by State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement from Awka. The deployment, approved by Inspector-General…
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KANO STATE APPROVES OVER ₦8.2 BILLION FOR EDUCATION, WATER, AND ENERGY PROJECTS
The Kano State Government has granted more than ₦8.2 billion for vital projects across education, water supply, and energy sectors aimed at boosting infrastructure, improving learning standards, and enhancing access to clean water and efficient energy. This approval was made during the state’s 33rd Executive Council Meeting chaired by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Of the…
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NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS RESCUE TWO KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER ₦3.8 MILLION RANSOM IN KOGI
Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army in Lokoja successfully rescued two kidnapped victims a man and a woman and recovered ₦3.8 million in ransom money during a daring operation on Sunday in Achigili Forest along the Itobe–Adumu–Ejule road. The operation, led by troops stationed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma, was launched following credible…
