Author: NewsUltra360
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97% OR NOTHING: ROTARY BOSS PUSHES FINAL DRIVE TO END POLIO
The world is close to wiping out polio — but Rotary International says at least 90–97% of children under five must be immunised to finish the job. The President of Rotary International, Francesco Arezzo, has called for a global immunisation rate of at least 90 to 97 percent among children under five to completely eradicate…
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RAMADAN ALERT: KANO POLICE URGE RESIDENTS TO STAY VIGILANT
As Ramadan begins, Kano Police are calling on residents to stay alert, avoid risky behavior, and help keep the fasting period peaceful. The Nigeria Police Force in Kano State has urged residents to remain security-conscious throughout the Ramadan period and beyond. In a message to Muslims marking the holy month, Police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa,…
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INSIDER TRADING ALERT: SHAREHOLDERS DEMAND TOUGHER SANCTIONS AFTER NGX WARNING
Investor groups are pushing for harsher penalties after the Nigerian Exchange flagged three companies over insider trading violations. Shareholders’ associations are calling for stricter enforcement and tougher penalties following insider trading warnings issued by the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The exchange recently sanctioned Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc, Mutual Benefits Insurance Plc and Austin Laz…
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TINUBU: LENT, RAMADAN SAME-DAY START SHOWS NIGERIANS ARE UNITED
President Bola Tinubu says the rare overlap of Lent and Ramadan this year is a powerful reminder that Nigerians share common values of faith, sacrifice, and unity. President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace peace and unity as Christians and Muslims begin Lent and Ramadan on the same day — an uncommon spiritual…
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AFGHAN POLICE BUST DRUG NETWORK, ARREST 123 AND SEIZE 50,000 STIMULANT TABLETS
Afghan security forces have intensified their anti-drug crackdown, arresting over 120 suspects and intercepting tens of thousands of stimulant pills in major operations. Authorities in Afghanistan have arrested 123 suspected drug traffickers and seized 50,000 stimulant tablets in a sweeping anti-narcotics operation. According to the Afghanistan Ministry of Interior Affairs, the large cache of stimulant…
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TINUBU’S MEDIA AIDE, NAN MD JOIN ARCON AS NEW MEMBERS
Top media and government communication officials, including President Tinubu’s aide and NAN’s MD, have officially joined Nigeria’s advertising regulatory body. President Bola Tinubu’s media aide, Tunde Rahman, and Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, Malam Ali Mohammed Ali, have been inducted as associate members of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON). Other…
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MALAWI CRACKS DOWN: PUBLIC HEALTH WORKERS BANNED FROM OWNING PRIVATE CLINICS
Malawi’s president has issued a tough new order forcing government health workers to give up private clinic ownership or face dismissal. President Peter Mutharika has banned public health workers from owning, operating, or holding shares in private clinics and pharmacies, in a major move to tackle corruption and conflicts of interest in the healthcare sector.…
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OVERPOPULATION, URBAN BOOM FUELLING DISEASE SPREAD IN NIGERIA – UNILAG VC WARNS
Rapid urban growth, overcrowding, and poor sanitation are turning Nigerian cities into hotspots for infectious diseases, according to UNILAG’s Vice-Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has warned that overcrowded living conditions and fast-growing cities are accelerating the spread of infectious diseases across Nigeria. Speaking at a distinguished lecture at the…
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NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET BOUNCES BACK, GAINS N684BN
After a dip, Nigeria’s stock market rallied on Wednesday, lifting investors’ portfolios and signaling renewed confidence. The Nigerian Exchange Limited saw a major rebound as market capitalisation rose by N684 billion, from N121.552 trillion to N122.236 trillion. The All-Share Index jumped 0.56%, closing at 190,427.96 points, pushing the Year-To-Date return to 22.37%. Stocks like Beta…
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GORDON’S FOUR-GOAL MASTERCLASS FIRES NEWCASTLE TO 6–1 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUT
Anthony Gordon delivered a stunning first-half performance, scoring four goals to put Newcastle United on the brink of Champions League last-16 qualification. Anthony Gordon scored four first-half goals as Newcastle United demolished Qarabag FK 6–1 in Baku in their Champions League playoff first leg. Gordon struck early in the third minute, added two penalties, and…
