Author: NewsUltra360
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FAKE WELDING CONTRACT LANDS UNIJOS GRADUATE IN ZAMFARA KIDNAP DEN
A graduate of the University of Jos, John Arum Azi, has narrated how suspected kidnappers allegedly lured him into captivity with a fake welding job offer and held him hostage for 11 days in a forest in Zamfara State. Azi shared his experience during a testimony at a church in Tudun Wada area of Jos…
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GHARI LGA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT, COMPLETES SCHOOL RENOVATION
Ghari Local Government Area in Kano State has restated its commitment to strengthening the education sector as a foundation for societal development. The Chairman of the council, Alhaji Hashimu Garba, said efforts will continue to improve learning conditions for students and teachers across the area. As part of ongoing projects, the council has completed the…
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TEAM NIGERIA MAKES STRONG START AT AFRICAN SENIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN GHANA
Team Nigeria has recorded an impressive opening day at the Senior Athletics Championships taking place in Accra, Ghana. Rosemary Chukwuma won her women’s 100m heat in 11.44s, while Chidera Ezeakor secured victory in the men’s 100m heat with a time of 10.38s, ahead of Ghana’s top sprinter. In the men’s 400m, Samson Nathaniel finished first,…
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TINUBU PUSHES FOR STRONGER AFRICAN ECONOMIC INTEGRATION AT NAIROBI SUMMIT
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger African economic integration and fairer global financial systems during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit, co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, brought together leaders from more than 30 countries to discuss Africa’s economic transformation and development priorities. Speaking at the…
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SAUDI ARABIA UNVEILS NEW PROJECTS TO IMPROVE 2026 HAJJ, UMRAH EXPERIENCE
Saudi authorities have unveiled major initiatives aimed at improving movement, access and overall experience for pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj and Umrah seasons. During a media tour in Makkah, the Saudi General Authority for Media Regulation showcased key projects designed to support millions of visitors expected for Hajj and Umrah. One of the major highlights…
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OONI OF IFE NAMED GRAND PATRON OF YORUBA ELDERS’ COUNCIL
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been appointed Grand Patron of the Yoruba elders’ council, “Egbe Olodo Ide Igbimo Agbagba Ile Yoruba.” According to a statement from the Ooni’s Palace, one of the monarch’s queens, Olori Ashley, was also installed as the Iyalode of the organisation in recognition of her cultural advocacy efforts.…
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YOUTH FORUM URGES NIGERIANS TO REJECT POLITICAL VIOLENCE, ETHNIC DIVISIONS
The Forum of National Youth Leaders of Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has called on young Nigerians to reject political violence, ethnic hatred, religious intolerance and electoral manipulation ahead of future elections. Speaking at a youth engagement programme in Abuja, the forum urged political leaders to stop using regional, ethnic and religious divisions to influence…
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JIGAWA POLICE COMMISSIONER RAISES CONCERN OVER RISING DEFORESTATION
The Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, Haruna Yahaya, has raised concerns over increasing cases of deforestation linked to indiscriminate tree felling across the state. Speaking during a visit to the Emir of Kazaure, the police commissioner called on traditional rulers, local authorities and community leaders to support efforts aimed at protecting the environment and…
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UNION PROTEST TURNS SOUR: THREE ILORIN RIVER BASIN OFFICE STAFF HOSPITALISED
At least three staff of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority in Ilorin have been hospitalised following a violent disruption of activities during a protest by members of the National Union of Agricultural and Allied Employees (NUAAE), who accused management of high-handedness and poor welfare conditions. The protest, which was initially staged at the…
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CHILDREN PLAYING WITH GAS CYLINDER TRIGGER FIRE IN KWARA APARTMENT BUILDING
A fire outbreak on Sunday afternoon destroyed parts of a residential building in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, after children reportedly played with a cooking gas cylinder while their parents were away. The incident occurred on Sunday May 10 at about 12:57 p.m. at Olayinka House located along Ibrahim Taiwo Road in Omu-Aran, according to the Kwara…
