Author: NewsUltra360
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ESCALATING FIGHTING IN EL FASHER TRAPS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS IN HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns of a dire situation in El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, where hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped amid intensifying fighting. UN emergency relief coordinator Tom Fletcher expressed deep alarm over civilian casualties, forced displacement, and lack of access to…
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SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S DEFAMATION TRIAL HEARING ADJOURNED TO DECEMBER 1
The Abuja High Court presided by Justice Chizoba Oji on Monday adjourned the hearing of the preliminary objection filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan challenging the powers of the Attorney-General of the Federation to prosecute her. The senator faces a three-count charge of criminal defamation concerning alleged harmful imputations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former…
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CAMEROON PRESIDENT PAUL BIYA RE-ELECTED FOR EIGHTH TERM WITH 53.66% VOTE
Paul Biya, the 92-year-old incumbent and the world’s longest-serving president, has been re-elected as President of Cameroon, securing 53.66% of the votes, according to the country’s Constitutional Council announced on October 27, 2025. His main opponent, Issa Tchiroma Bakary of the Cameroon National Salvation Front, trailed with 35.19%. Over 4.6 million voters participated out of…
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CHINA CUTS GASOLINE AND DIESEL PRICES AMID INTERNATIONAL OIL PRICE FLUCTUATIONS
China’s top economic planner announced a significant retail price reduction for gasoline and diesel effective Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Gasoline prices will drop by 265 yuan (about 37.39 U.S. dollars) per tonne, while diesel prices will decrease by 255 yuan per tonne. The National Development and Reform Commission instructed China’s three largest oil companies—China National…
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NO PLANS FOR TEACHER RECRUITMENT, SAYS KANO STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
The Kano State Ministry of Education has officially denied circulating reports about recruiting 3,917 teachers under the ‘Kano State Government Basic Education Teachers Mapping and Recruitment Plan (2025–2028).’ Malam Balarabe Abdullahi, Director of Public Enlightenment, described the news as misleading and baseless. He confirmed that no official statement or directive has been released regarding any…
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TRAGEDY OFF LESBOS: FOUR MIGRANTS DIE AS BOAT CAPSIZES IN ROUGH SEAS
At least four migrants have tragically died after their boat capsized near the Greek island of Lesbos, while seven others, reportedly Sudanese men, were rescued. The incident, according to Greek coastguard and public broadcaster ERT, remains under active search for any further missing persons. Strong winds sweeping the region likely contributed to the accident and…
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POLAND DETAINS TWO UKRAINIANS IN KATOWICE ON ESPIONAGE CHARGES AMID LOGISTICS SUPPORT TO UKRAINE
Polish intelligence has arrested two Ukrainian nationals, a 32-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, in Katowice on charges of spying for a foreign intelligence service. The suspects allegedly installed surveillance devices on critical infrastructure, focusing on transport routes used for military and logistical support to Ukraine. Authorities revealed the duo gathered intelligence on Polish Armed…
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MALI HALTS SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES AMID FUEL SHORTAGE CAUSED BY JIHADI BLOCKADE
Mali has suspended all school and university classes nationwide for two weeks starting Monday, October 27, due to a severe fuel shortage caused by a blockade imposed by al Qaeda-linked jihadi militants. The blockade has cut off fuel imports to the landlocked country’s capital, Bamako, disrupting transportation for teachers and students. Education Minister Amadou Sy…
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NIGERIA TO BE REPRESENTED AT GLOBAL MINING ENGINEERING FORUM IN RUSSIA BY NSE PRESIDENT
Mrs. Margaret Oguntala, President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), is set to represent Nigeria at the upcoming global roundtable on future competencies in mining engineering, scheduled for October 31 in Russia. The high-level forum, organized by the International Centre of Competence in Mining Engineering Education under the auspices of UNESCO and the National…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT SET TO OPEN 2025/2026 LEGAL YEAR WITH ANNUAL JUDGES’ CONFERENCE
The Federal High Court in Abuja will kick off its 2025/2026 Legal Year and Annual Judges’ Conference from December 15 to 18. The event, announced in a circular by Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho, is seen as a key platform for reflection, evaluation, and strategic planning to enhance judicial efficiency and improve administration of justice.…
