Author: NewsUltra360
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PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA SEEKS DRUG MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN ANAMBRA
New agency proposed to fight counterfeit drugs and ensure safe, affordable medicines for all. The Anambra chapter of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has called on the state government to establish a drug management agency to tackle the spread of substandard and counterfeit drugs. PSN Chairman Emeka Okpala made the appeal during the 2025…
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FLYING EAGLES FALL 0-1 TO NORWAY IN U20 WORLD CUP OPENER
Unlucky Nigeria dominates but misses key chances in narrow defeat to Norway. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles lost 0-1 to Norway in their opening match at the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, with the Norwegians scoring on a controversial 9th-minute penalty. Despite controlling possession and pressing hard, especially in the second half, Nigeria failed to…
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MALALA FUND PUSHES GENDER-RESPONSIVE EDUCATION POLICIES IN NIGERIA
Malala Yousafzai and partners advocate for inclusive education to end barriers for Nigerian girls. Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai, co-founder of the Malala Fund, is driving change in Nigeria by securing gender-responsive policies through local partners. Speaking at a high-level event in Abuja, she highlighted priorities like enabling married and pregnant girls to return to school,…
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ASUP NUHU BAMALLI POLYTECHNIC DECLARES INDEFINITE STRIKE
Staff withdraw services over stalled salary structure implementation and retirement age policy. The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic chapter in Zaria, Kaduna State, began an indefinite strike Tuesday. Union Chairman Malam Usman Suleiman announced the action follows a failed demand for formal approval of the Polytechnic Salary Structure (CONPCASS/CONTEDISS) and extension…
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DANGOTE-PENGASSAN MEETING ENDS IN DEADLOCK; STRIKE CONTINUES
Over 800 sacked workers remain a key issue as talks stall, fueling ongoing strike in oil sector. A nine-hour conciliation meeting between the Federal Government, PENGASSAN, and Dangote Group over the dismissal of 800 workers ended with no agreement on reinstatement and unionisation. Minister of Labour Muhammad Dingyadi said progress was made, but key issues…
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JONATHAN’S 2027 BID FACES STRONG PRESIDENCY PUSHBACK
Presidency calls Jonathan’s past “disastrous,” warns Nigerians won’t forget as 2027 race heats up. The Presidency, through Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, has slammed former President Goodluck Jonathan’s prospective 2027 presidential run, calling his tenure “disastrous” and a huge hurdle for a comeback. Reacting to Jerry Gana’s claim that Jonathan would run under PDP, Onanuga dismissed this…
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TRAGIC LOSS: ARISE NEWS ANCHOR SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU KILLED IN ARMED ROBBERY
The Nigerian media and the nation mourn a bright star extinguished too soon as Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a respected Arise News anchor, producer, and lawyer, was tragically killed during a robbery at her Abuja home on Monday. Her death has been described as deeply regrettable by the Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, who called…
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PEACE, PROGRESS, AND POWER PLAYS: ABUJA IN ACTION
From making peace moves with NSCDC to ringing in trade triumphs at the Abuja Fair, Monday was all about unity, celebration, and serious business! Pic 1 & 2: Olusola Odumosu, NSCDC FCT Commandant, teams up with students and personnel for the 2025 International Day for Peace in Abuja – because peace isn’t just a day,…
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WORLD HEART DAY 2025: NIGERIANS URGED TO “DON’T MISS A BEAT”
Take charge of your heart health—every beat counts in the fight against cardiovascular diseases. The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) marked World Heart Day 2025 in Lagos with a call for Nigerians to adopt healthier habits and take responsibility for cardiovascular health. NHF Executive Director Dr. Kingsley Akinroye stressed the role of governments, communities, and civil…
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FG DECLARES OCTOBER 1 A PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR NIGERIA’S 65TH INDEPENDENCE
Nigerians celebrate unity and progress as the nation marks a historic milestone. The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged citizens to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained Nigeria since 1960. He called…
