Author: NewsUltra360
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RESERVED SEATS FOR WOMEN GAINS MOMENTUM WITH REMI TINUBU’S BACKING
North-West campaign intensifies as bill to boost women’s representation gathers high-level endorsements. The Reserved Seats for Women Campaign is picking up steam nationwide, following endorsements from Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, and other key political stakeholders. North-West Coordinator, Amb. Aisha Yau, says the support base has widened significantly, thanks to aggressive mobilisation and door-to-door advocacy…
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REVIEW MINIMUM WAGE TO MATCH REALITY, DON TELLS FG
“Let my wage take me home” — expert says current pay no longer reflects cost of living. An Industrial Relations expert at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Ismaila Kadiri, has urged the Federal Government to review the minimum wage upward to reflect today’s rising cost of living. Delivering the university’s 296th Inaugural Lecture titled “Let…
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EUN UNVEILS EUROPEAN-STYLE MODEL TO SHAKE UP NIGERIA’S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Skills, global partnerships and zero strikes — Abuja varsity says it’s ready to disrupt the status quo. The Vice-Chancellor of the European University of Nigeria (EUN), Prof. Emmanuel Ibezim, says the institution is set to “disrupt” Nigeria’s tertiary education space with a European-aligned, innovation-driven model. Speaking at the university’s unveiling in Abuja, Ibezim described EUN…
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NDLEA NABS 64 BAGS OF CANNABIS HIDDEN IN CEMENT TRUCK IN KANO
Suspected drugs intercepted en route to Adamawa as driver lands in custody. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 64 bags of suspected cannabis sativa cleverly concealed inside a cement-loaded trailer along the Zaria–Kano Road. According to the Kano Strategic Command, the truck — loaded with Dangote cement — left Obajana in Kogi…
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HEARTBREAK HITS OUTSHINE LOVE SONGS THIS VALENTINE — SPOTIFY DATA
Turns out, Nigerians are streaming more tears than roses this season. According to new data from Spotify, heartbreak — not romance — dominated Nigerians’ playlists in the build-up to Valentine’s Day. The platform revealed a massive surge in “yearn playlists,” jumping 305% from 2024 to 2025, and rising another 170% from 2025 to 2026. Mood-led…
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NASU SOUNDS ALARM OVER INSECURITY AT EXAM CENTRES
As WASSCE 2026 approaches, NASU warns rising insecurity and poor logistics threaten both staff and students—and calls for urgent action. The Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) has urged stronger security and better welfare for WAEC workers ahead of the 2026 WASSCE. At its 46th Annual National Congress in Ilorin, union leaders highlighted dangers faced by staff…
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TENSION GRIPS KWARA SOUTH AS FREED VICTIMS GET TREATMENT, FRESH ATTACK KILLS ONE
Relief turned to renewed fear in Kwara South as four freed kidnap victims receive medical care—just hours before another deadly attack struck. Four persons abducted along the Omu-Aran–Isanlu-Isin Road on January 5 have regained their freedom and are currently receiving treatment in hospitals in Ilorin and Omu-Aran. A security source confirmed their release on Wednesday,…
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MOROCCO WINS SEAT ON AU PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL
Morocco has secured a fresh mandate at the African Union, winning a key seat on the continent’s top peace and security body. Morocco has been elected to a two-year term on the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) after clinching 34 votes—more than the required two-thirds majority—in a first-round ballot held in Addis Ababa.…
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BOGIS LAUNCHES DIGITAL PORTAL FOR LAND APPLICATIONS
No more middlemen—Borno residents can now apply for land online with just a click. The Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS) has unveiled an automated application portal that allows individuals to apply for land acquisition and documentation digitally. Speaking in Maiduguri, BOGIS Executive Secretary Adam Bababe said prospective buyers can now apply for plots—whether low-density, high-density,…
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EFCC OPENS NEW ANAMBRA DIRECTORATE, SEEKS NDLEA PARTNERSHIP
The EFCC has moved closer to the Southeast with a new directorate—and it’s already building alliances to tackle crime. The newly created Anambra Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which also covers Imo State, has officially begun operations. Its Head, Mr. Atiba Ofen-Imu, marked the take-off with a courtesy visit to the…
