Author: NewsUltra360
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BORNO POLICE SAFELY REMOVE IEDS AFTER FOILED BOKO HARAM ATTACK
In a timely operation along the Ngwaom–Mafa Road in Borno State, police successfully neutralized two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by insurgents. The discovery and detonation occurred during a post-attack assessment visit by Governor Babagana Zulum, Police Commissioner Naziru Abdulmajid, and senior military officials following a foiled Boko Haram attack on October 22-23. ASP Nahum…
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PDP BOARD OF TRUSTEES DENIES FORGERY CLAIMS BY NATIONAL SECRETARY, AFFIRMS SIGNATURE AUTHENTICITY
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed as false and baseless the allegations made by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, who claimed his signature was forged on official correspondence to INEC regarding the party’s upcoming national convention. In a statement by BoT Chairman Sen. Adolphus Wabara, the…
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AFRICA MUST MOVE BEYOND TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP TO UNLOCK TRUE DEVELOPMENT, SAYS MINISTER NYESOM WIKE
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, stressed that Africa’s persistent underdevelopment is rooted in “transactional leadership”—leadership driven by personal gain rather than national progress. Speaking at the 2025 Innovate Africa Conference in Abuja, Wike urged a shift toward transformational leadership based on vision, accountability, service, and courage. He highlighted Africa’s wealth and youthful…
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UN COMMENDS NIGERIA’S LEADERSHIP IN TACKLING INTERNAL DISPLACEMENT, CALLS FOR LONG-TERM SUPPORT
The United Nations has praised Nigeria for rising to the challenge and taking active steps to implement the UN Secretary-General’s Action Agenda on internal displacement. Speaking after a joint high-level mission, UN officials highlighted Nigeria’s shift from short-term humanitarian aid to promoting self-reliance and durable recovery for over 3.5 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). UNHCR’s…
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NBTE WARNS PROFESSIONAL BODIES AGAINST ILLEGAL AWARDING OF ND, HND CERTIFICATES
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has issued a stern warning to all professional and examination bodies across Nigeria to stop the illegal issuance of National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates. Executive Secretary of NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje, raised concerns over several bodies claiming to design, conduct, and award these certificates…
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NEC URGES NNPC TO BOOST SECURITY IN NIGER DELTA AS OIL THEFT FIGHT EXPANDS TO MINERALS
The National Economic Council (NEC) has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) to strengthen security around all creeks in the Niger Delta to curb oil theft. Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo, chairing the NEC Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft Prevention, shared this after the council meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim…
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CHINA AND AFRICA REAFFIRM PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE CHINA-AFRICA COOPERATION VISION 2035 IMPLEMENTATION
China and Africa have once again doubled down on their commitment to fast-track the implementation of their shared China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision, focusing on building a peaceful, sustainable, and people-centered community. This commitment was underlined during the 6th Abuja Forum themed “Deepening the Implementation of the China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision: Forging a Closer China-Africa Community…
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NATIONWIDE CHILD VACCINATION CAMPAIGN FACES ACCESS CHALLENGES AS FCTA URGES PARENTS AND SCHOOLS TO COOPERATE
Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of Health Services and Environment at the FCT Administration (FCTA), has appealed to parents and schools in Abuja to allow vaccination teams access to children during the ongoing nationwide integrated vaccination exercise. Speaking at a news conference, she revealed that the campaign, which started on October 8 and was extended by…
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NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET SURGES WITH 57% RISE IN VOLUME AND N479 BILLION GAINS
The Nigerian Stock Exchange saw a bullish day on Thursday with 926.9 million shares traded, valued at N26.9 billion across 30,703 deals—a 57% increase in volume and a 12% growth in turnover compared to the previous day. Japaul Gold led trading by volume with 436 million shares, while Lafarge WAPCO topped the value chart at…
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EKITI POLICE PRESENTS N23.8 MILLION COMPENSATION TO FAMILIES OF 27 FALLEN OFFICERS
Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, has presented a cheque of N23.849 million to the families of 27 officers who died in active service. The presentation, announced by the state Police Public Relations Officer Sunday Abutu, was made at the behest of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun as a gesture of support and sympathy.…
