Author: NewsUltra360
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UNEP SOUNDS ALARM ON CLIMATE ADAPTATION FUNDING GAP: DEVELOPING NATIONS FACE MASSIVE SHORTFALL
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stark warning in its Adaptation Gap Report 2025, revealing that developing countries will need over $310 billion annually by 2035 to tackle worsening climate impacts a figure more than 12 times the current funding levels. Titled “Running on Empty”, the report highlights that while more countries…
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YOUNG MAN JAILED TWO YEARS FOR CLONING INSTAGRAM PAGE AND ONLINE FRAUD IN LAGOS
Odion Okunsebor, 21, was sentenced by an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court to two years in prison for defrauding victims of over ₦770,000 through online impersonation and theft. Initially denying the charges, Okunsebor later pleaded guilty to conspiring to clone the Instagram page of popular social media platform Gossip Mill Nigeria. Presenting himself as CEO, he tricked…
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LAGOS PASTOR AND LAWYER OLAWALE AKANNI FACES TRIAL FOR ALLEGED INDECENT TREATMENT OF MINOR
Olawale Akanni, also known as Bashorun, a legal practitioner and pastor, was arraigned before the Ikeja High Court on charges of indecent treatment of a 14-year-old girl in Lagos. Akanni denied the allegations related to an incident in 2010 where he was accused of fondling the minor’s breast while she was under his custody. The…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT RESCHEDULES HEARING FOR SOWORE, OTHERS IN #FreeNnamdiKanuNow PROTEST SUIT TO NOVEMBER 5
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the hearing of the suit filed by the police against human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and other conveners of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest to November 5. The delay was due to the absence of the presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, who was attending to matters at the court’s…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU URGES NEW SERVICE CHIEFS TO DELIVER RESULTS WITH PROFESSIONALISM AND DISCIPLINE
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that the security and safety of all Nigerians is the foremost priority, calling on the newly appointed military chiefs to deliver measurable outcomes swiftly and efficiently. His directive highlights the urgent need for renewed national security leadership. The recent appointments—Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu…
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COURT ORDERS PERMANENT FORFEITURE OF $49,700 FROM FORMER INEC OFFICIAL DR. NURA ALI
The Federal High Court in Abuja has permanently forfeited $49,700 recovered from Dr. Nura Ali, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC for Sokoto State during the 2023 general elections. The ruling was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite following a motion by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC had…
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NIGERIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND UNITY, DISMISSES DIVISIVE CLAIMS
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, told CNN on Tuesday that the country stands firmly for religious freedom, human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. He dismissed foreign claims that terrorists in Nigeria only target Christians, calling such narratives misleading and harmful. According to Idris, attacks affect both Christians and…
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NIGERIAN ARMY SHARPENS LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO ENHANCE COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS
The Nigerian Army is doubling down on transformational leadership training for its junior and middle cadre officers, emphasizing that strong leadership is key to success on the battlefield and other operations. Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff, highlighted this during a seminar held at the 8 Division in Sokoto, delivered through Major-General Ibikunle Ajose.…
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LAGOS EKO CARES PROGRAM HELPS OVER 1,000 RESIDENTS WITH ₦460 MILLION IN FINANCIAL AID
Fewer than 1,000 Lagos residents have benefited from the state government’s Eko Cares/Eko Listens Financial Assistance Programme, receiving cheques ranging from ₦300,000 to ₦1.5 million. The ₦460 million disbursed supports businesses, healthcare, and persons with disabilities. The event at Blue Roof Arena Ikeja saw hundreds of grateful recipients applaud Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for providing relief…
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LAWYER CHALLENGES INEC’S ₦1.5 BILLION FEE FOR VOTER REGISTER COPIES IN COURT
Lawyer Vincent Ottaokpukpu has taken the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking the court to nullify the ₦1.5 billion fee INEC charged for producing copies of the national register of voters and list of polling units. Ottaokpukpu applied under the Freedom of Information Act to get certified copies…
