Author: NewsUltra360
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JOCOFFEST TO TRAIN 200 PLATEAU YOUTHS FOR EMPOWERMENT AND SELF-RELIANCE
The Jos Community Film Festival (JOCOFFEST) is stepping up big for Plateau youths, selecting 200 participants for varied training and empowerment programs aimed at helping them build sustainable livelihoods. Prof. Eddie Ossai, the festival’s founder and a Plateau State University lecturer, shared that the training will happen during the festival from November 5 to 7…
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META AND NDPC SET TO FINALISE $32.8 MILLION DATA PRIVACY DISPUTE ON NOVEMBER 3
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Meta Platforms, Inc. are scheduled to adopt the terms of their $32.8 million fine settlement on November 3 at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court date was set by Justice James Omotosho after Meta’s lawyer, Fred Onuobia, SAN, was delayed in filing settlement documents but confirmed…
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AFRICA CDC URGES VIGILANCE & COOPERATION TO FIGHT DISEASE OUTBREAKS
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is calling for stronger community surveillance, better vaccination efforts, and ongoing cross-border teamwork to curb deadly outbreaks sweeping the continent. Prof. Yap Boum, Africa CDC’s Incident Manager for Health Emergencies, gave this update at their weekly news briefing, revealing progress but warning against letting down…
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RETIRED GEN. CHRISTOPHER MUSA URGES SOLDIERS TO STAY STEADFAST: “NIGERIA IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR”
At an emotional Pulling-Out Parade in Abuja, Retired Gen. Christopher Musa marked the end of his distinguished 39-year military career with a powerful message, Nigeria is a nation worth every sacrifice. Musa reflected on his time in service as the greatest honour of his life, expressing gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the trust to…
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ANAMBRA GOVERNOR SOLUDO REVAMPS 130 PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN 3 YEARS
Governor Chukwuma Soludo is transforming healthcare in Anambra State, having rehabilitated 130 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) with power, water, and modern equipment. Dr Afam Obidike, the state’s Health Commissioner, revealed these achievements during a tour of the new Solution Trauma Centre in Awka. Soludo’s vision includes new hospitals like Okpoko General and Solution Specialist Hospital,…
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REP ABUBAKAR GUMMI SACKED FOR DEFECTING TO APC
In a major court ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Rep Abubakar Gummi, who represents Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency in Zamfara, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Obiora Egwuatu stopped the Speaker of the House from recognizing Gummi as the representative and ordered a…
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FARMER FACES COURT FOR DESTROYING CROPS WORTH N3 MILLION
A 55-year-old farmer, Sunday Olowosoga, found himself in hot water at the Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State on Friday. He’s been charged with maliciously damaging crops and palm trees valued at N3 million after allegedly bulldozing farmland during a dispute with the owner. Despite the serious charges of misdemeanor, Sunday pleaded not guilty.…
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NLC PUSHES TO DOUBLE RETIREMENT SAVINGS WITHDRAWAL LIMIT TO 50%
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) is calling for an increase in the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) withdrawal limit from 25% to 50% to help workers meet urgent financial needs like education, healthcare, and agriculture. NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero made the demand during a roundtable with the National Pension Commission (PenCom) in Abuja. Ajaero also…
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NIGERIA PARTNERS WITH EU AND UNESCO TO BOOST TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, through the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with the European Union (EU) and UNESCO to strengthen the country’s education system. The announcement was made during the launch of the National Project Steering Committee for the EU-UNESCO initiative in Abuja. The project,…
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GERMAN CHAMBER REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR NIGERIA’S VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Giessen-Friedberg, Germany, has renewed its commitment to boosting vocational education, entrepreneurship, and institutional growth in Nigeria. Dr. Matthias Leder, the IHK’s CEO, shared this during a virtual media conference highlighting two decades of strong Nigeria-Germany collaboration. Since 2005, the partnership has trained over 600 Nigerians, advancing youth skills,…
