Author: NewsUltra360
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BINTA AYO-MOGAJI, DR. AZEEZAT ABIOLA-AMUSAT AMONG 15 HONOURED AT AFRO AWARDS 2025
Nollywood legend Binta Ayo-Mogaji and Dr. Azeezat Abiola-Amusat, founder of Abiola Beauty Concept, were celebrated alongside 13 other Africans and Americans at the prestigious Afro Awards 2025 in Los Angeles. The event, powered by the Oduala Foundation, honours influential individuals for their humanitarian contributions and commitment to uplifting communities worldwide. This year’s ceremony promises an…
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NIGERIAN VET DR. SHADRACH AKPEM WINS $10,000 AT GLOBAL INNOVATE FOR IMPACT CHALLENGE
Dr. Shadrach Akpem, a veterinary doctor from Benue and founder of Vet Konect, has bagged a $10,000 award at the prestigious Global Innovate for Impact Challenge in the USA. His digital platform, Vet Konect, connects livestock farmers and pet owners with verified vets to improve animal healthcare and boost food security across Africa. The competition,…
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NIGERIAN TECH EXPERT ZEPHIA OVIA-IKEM NAMED UNICEF NEXTGEN CHAMPION
Zephia Ovia-Ikem, a Nigerian tech entrepreneur and advocate for youth empowerment, has been appointed by UNICEF as its Next Generation (NextGen) Champion for Nigeria. In this role, she will leverage her networks to mobilize business leaders, raise awareness, and help accelerate progress for children’s rights and well-being across the country. Ovia-Ikem, who has supported UNICEF’s…
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NIGERIAN ARMY SCORES MAJOR VICTORY ARRESTING NOTORIOUS TERROR LEADER BABAWO BADOO
The Nigerian Army has made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of dreaded terrorist and insurgent leader Idris Idris, popularly known as Babawo Badoo, along with 37 other suspects across the country. Babawo Badoo, responsible for deadly attacks and kidnappings in the North Central region, was captured by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE in Plateau…
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NNAMDI KANU DROPS LEGAL TEAM TO DEFEND HIMSELF IN TERRORISM TRIAL
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has decided to represent himself in court after his entire legal team, led by Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, withdrew from his ongoing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Speaking directly to Justice James Omotosho, Kanu challenged the court’s jurisdiction and announced his…
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EXPERT URGES NIGERIAN WOMEN TO PRIORITIZE EARLY DETECTION AND HEALTHY LIVING AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Dr. Samuel Otene, a Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, has called on Nigerian women to adopt lifestyle changes, perform regular self-examinations, and seek early medical help to improve breast cancer outcomes. Speaking at a workshop during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, he highlighted that late detection and limited access to screening contribute to Nigeria’s low survival…
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NIGERIAN ARMY HOLDS INTENSE CROSS COUNTRY RACE TO BOOST TROOP READINESS
Over 288 soldiers from different divisions in Nigeria competed in a grueling 10-kilometer cross country race hosted by the Army Headquarters Garrison in Abuja. The race took them through rugged terrains, mountains, and valleys, testing their endurance, teamwork, and combat preparedness. Flagged off by the Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the race’s goal…
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GROUP URGES NIGERIA TO DECLARE NATIONAL DAY FOR SINGLE PARENTING TO SUPPORT FAMILIES
The Memunat Single Mother and Child Initiative has called on the Federal Government to set aside a National Day dedicated to single parenting, spotlighting the challenges faced by single parents and their children in Nigeria. Founder Mrs. Memunat Idu’Lah emphasized the importance of this day to raise awareness, mobilize support, and foster national dialogue on…
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JOURNALISM CLINIC HONORS NIGERIAN MEDIA ELDERS FOR LIFELONG SERVICE
The Journalism Clinic recently held an Appreciation Day to celebrate Nigeria’s media elders, acknowledging their decades of dedication to the profession. Lagos State Commissioner for Information Gbenga Omotoso praised the elders as mentors and role models whose legacy continues to inspire new generations of journalists. The event highlighted journalism as a noble calling rooted in…
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NIGERIA’S BROADBAND PENETRATION HITS 48.81%, STILL AIMING FOR 70% BY YEAR-END
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) revealed that as of August 2025, broadband penetration in Nigeria reached about 48.81%, with urban areas enjoying 57% access, while rural areas lag behind at 23%. Speaking at the Rural Connectivity Summit in Lagos, NCC’s Executive Vice-Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida emphasized the urgent need to bridge this digital divide to…
