Author: NewsUltra360
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REPS SUMMON PROVOSTS OF IBADAN AND OJI RIVER COOPERATIVE COLLEGES OVER MISSING BUDGETS
The House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions has called on the management of Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan, and Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, to explain why they have failed to submit their 2024 and 2025 capital budgets. Committee Clerk Abubakar Sadiq says the provosts must appear on Thursday with their finance and…
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OVER 8 MILLION NIGERIANS START VOTER REGISTRATION IN NATIONWIDE DRIVE
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reports that more than eight million Nigerians have begun their voter registration through a pre-online process as part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) nationwide. So far, 1.7 million have completed the full registration, including biometric capture and verification. INEC’s update reflects strong public interest ahead of upcoming…
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FAAN AIMS FOR FULL ISO CERTIFICATION BY DECEMBER TO BOOST AIRPORT QUALITY AND SAFETY
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced its bold target to achieve full ISO certification by December 2025, setting a new benchmark for service quality, operational safety, and environmental care across the nation’s airports. FAAN’s Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, revealed the move during the unveiling of the integrated ISO Policy in Lagos. The…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY PROGRAM FOR COLORECTAL CANCER PATIENTS
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Innovative Cancer Medicine (ICM) Demonstration Study, a historic program providing advanced, free immunotherapy treatment for Nigerian patients battling metastatic colorectal cancer. Launched at the National Hospital Abuja on Tuesday, this is the first initiative of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to improve access to lifesaving cancer…
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NCDC REPORTS 172 DEATHS FROM LASSA FEVER ACROSS 21 NIGERIAN STATES
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded 172 deaths from Lassa fever in 21 states, with a rising Case Fatality Rate of 18.6% compared to 17% during the same period in 2024. The latest report for Week 40 (Sept. 29–Oct. 5) shows 924 confirmed cases and over 8,000 suspected ones spanning…
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ECONOMIST CALLS FOR TAXING RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND TACKLING CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA’S TAX SYSTEM
Economist Daramola Omoyele has urged the Nigerian government to include religious institutions in the new tax net, warning that excluding some of the wealthiest religious leaders undermines fairness and public trust. Speaking with NAN, Omoyele emphasized that while the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (2025) introduces reforms like a unified tax ID system and raised exemption…
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NIGERIA GOVERNORS’ FORUM URGES STRICTER SAFETY AFTER DEADLY NIGER TANKER EXPLOSION
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has called for urgent attention to safety in transporting combustible materials following the tragic tanker explosion in Katcha, Niger State, which has left at least 35 dead and dozens injured. NGF Chairman, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, extended condolences to victims’ families and commended emergency responders for their swift action. The Federal…
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ANAMBRA POLICE RESCUE TWO CHILDREN AFTER NINE MONTHS OF BEING MISSING
In a heartwarming turn, the Anambra Police Command has successfully rescued two children, Sunday Aliya (14) and Ebenezer Emmanuel (12), who had been missing for nine long months. Acting on intelligence, the police traced the children across Edo and Delta States after the case was reported in January when the boys failed to return from…
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YOUNG MECHANIC SENTENCED TO SIX MONTHS OR FINE FOR STEALING YOGURT IN JOS
An 18-year-old mechanic, Abdulmalik Hamza, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Magistrates’ Court in Jos for stealing a pack of ‘Fresh Yo’ yogurt from a local shop. The court, presided over by Magistrate Irene Pati, gave Hamza an option to pay a N20,000 fine instead. Hamza pleaded guilty during the summary…
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YOBE UNVEILS BOLD 3-YEAR PLAN TO HARNESS YOUTHFUL ENERGY FOR GROWTH
Yobe State is set to transform its future with a new three-year strategic plan for Human Capital Development and Demographic Dividends running from 2025 to 2027. Deputy Governor Idi Barde Gubana revealed that the plan, developed with Lafiya-UK, aims to harness the huge potential of Yobe’s young population, which makes up 65% of residents aged…
