Author: NewsUltra360
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NIGERIA’S NEW WILDLIFE PROTECTION BILL PASSES SENATE, SET TO STRENGTHEN CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Great news for wildlife lovers and conservationists! Nigeria’s Senate has officially passed the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, a major step forward in combating illegal wildlife trafficking and protecting Nigeria’s rich biodiversity. The bill, which now awaits President Bola Tinubu’s signature, updates outdated laws, introduces tougher penalties for offenders, and enhances the powers…
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ONLY SEVEN NIGERIAN STATES SPENT OVER 80% OF THEIR HEALTH BUDGETS IN 2024 — BUDGIT REPORT
A recent report by BudgIT, released in Abuja during the 2025 State of States Report launch themed “A Decade of Subnational Fiscal Analysis”, has revealed that just seven Nigerian states implemented more than 80% of their health budgets in 2024. These states are Yobe, Gombe, Ekiti, Lagos, Edo, Delta, and Bauchi. The report highlighted that…
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KEBBI GOV URGES TEACHERS TO EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER LEARNING OUTCOMES
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has called on teachers in the state to leverage technology to improve teaching and learning. Speaking at the 9th State Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi chapter, held in Birnin Kebbi, the governor’s message highlighted the vital role of technology in modern education. Represented by…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS OUT OF FIFA U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AFTER 4-0 LOSS TO ITALY
The 2022 bronze medallist Nigeria Flamingos were knocked out of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday following a 4-0 defeat by Italy in the Round of 16 in Morocco. Italy extended their unbeaten run to four wins in four matches. Nigeria fought hard and almost took the lead early with captain Shakirat…
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BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO AND WRAPA TEAM UP TO PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS’ RIGHTS
Bayero University Kano (BUK) is partnering with the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) to safeguard the rights of girls and women, announced Vice-Chancellor Prof. Haruna Musa during a Tuesday dialogue in Kano. The event, themed “Affirming the Contribution of Culture and Faith Institutions to the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)…
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AFRICAN ENERGY LEADERS PUSH FOR REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND INVESTMENT AT OTL AFRICA DOWNSTREAM ENERGY WEEK 2025
Energy regulators and stakeholders from across Africa gathered in Lagos for the 19th OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week 2025, calling for stronger regional integration, harmonised policies, and increased investment to boost sustainability and competitiveness in the continent’s oil and gas sector. The event, themed “Energy Sustainability: Growth Beyond Boundaries and Competition,” highlighted how fragmented regulations…
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KEBBI GOVT DENIES RUMORS OF HIDDEN AIRPORT IN ARGUNGU FOREST USED FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
The Kebbi State Government has firmly dismissed a viral video on social media alleging the presence of a secret airport in Argungu forest being used for cocaine smuggling as false and malicious. The government, through Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Malam Yahaya Sarki, stated that the video is entirely fabricated, aimed at discrediting the…
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DEFENCE MINISTER BADARU URGES NEW SERVICE CHIEFS TO UNITE AND DELIVER ON SECURITY
During a maiden courtesy visit at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru emphasized the urgent need for a unified strategy and decisive leadership from the newly appointed Service Chiefs led by Chief of Defence Staff Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede. Joined by Chief of Army Staff Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Chief…
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UN INVESTIGATES: RUSSIAN DRONE STRIKES TURN UKRAINIAN COMMUNITIES ALONG DNIPRO RIVER UNINHABITABLE
Independent UN human rights investigators have revealed that Russian drone attacks on civilians in Ukrainian-held territories along the lower Dnipro River are driving populations away, leaving some areas almost deserted. The report highlights a sharp population decline, with mainly elderly and impoverished residents remaining. The strikes are systematic, targeting not just civilians but also firefighters,…
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ABUJA MINISTER TELLS WORLD: SMART CITY VISION BUILT ON MOBILITY, SECURITY, DIGITAL GOVERNANCE, AND MORE
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has showcased Abuja’s bold smart city vision at the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Dubai, highlighting strategic investments across five key pillars — Urban Mobility, Sustainability, Public Safety, Digital Governance, and Economic Empowerment. Wike shared that Abuja is collaborating globally on cutting-edge projects like smart water metering with…
