Author: NewsUltra360
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NOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS MAY LEAVE YOUTUBE IF NAIRA STRENGTHENS, SAYS KUNLE AFOLAYAN
Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan says some filmmakers could leave YouTube as a distribution platform if the naira strengthens significantly against the U.S. dollar. Afolayan made the comment during an interview on the Nidacity Podcast while discussing the increasing migration of Nollywood producers to digital platforms. He said the financial returns from YouTube, particularly when dollar…
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UMAR YAR’ADUA, GABRIEL KAYOD SET FOR THREE-ROUND BOXING BOUT IN ABUJA
Umar Yar’Adua and Gabriel Kayod are set to face off in a three-round boxing bout in Abuja on Saturday. Yar’Adua announced the contest on his Instagram page, saying the fight will take place at Lavish Loft Lounge, Gwarinpa, from 6 p.m. Tickets are priced at N2,000, while an after-party will follow the boxing contest. Yar’Adua…
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TIKTOK PERMANENTLY BANS CARTER EFE’S ACCOUNT WITH 5.6 MILLION FOLLOWERS
Popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator Carter Efe has lost his official TikTok account, which had 5.6 million followers. TikTok confirmed the permanent ban on Wednesday, citing multiple violations of its community guidelines. The decision has triggered reactions online, with fans and commentators expressing concern over the loss of years of audience growth. Carter…
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FUEL PRICES RISE TO N1,350 PER LITRE IN FCT AS RESIDENTS FACE GROWING COST PRESSURES
Fuel Prices Rise to N1,350 Per Litre in FCT as Residents Face Growing Cost Pressures Fuel prices have risen across the Federal Capital Territory, with motorists paying between N1,280 and N1,350 per litre at several filling stations. The increase follows a series of adjustments in the ex-depot price of petrol. Motorists in areas including Gwarinpa,…
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NIGERIA STEPS UP EFFORTS TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ORGAN TRAFFICKING AS TRANSPLANT DEMAND GROWS
Nigeria is expanding kidney transplant capacity as concerns over illegal organ trafficking and limited access to affordable treatment continue to draw attention. Analysis highlights the difference between ethical organ donation and illegal organ trading, where vulnerable people may be exposed to exploitation. Nigeria’s National Health Act 2014 prohibits the commercialisation of human organs and restricts…
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BEANS PRICE RISES IN LAGOS AS TRADERS AND CONSUMERS SEEK ALTERNATIVES
The rising price of beans is causing concern among traders and consumers in Lagos, with some now looking for alternatives to the staple food. A cup of beans that sold for about ₦800 in early April rose to between ₦1,200 and ₦1,300 in August. Some consumers have responded by reducing how often they eat beans…
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DAVIDO REVEALS DANGOTE’S DECADES-LONG CONNECTION TO HIS FAMILY
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed details about billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote’s longstanding relationship with his family. Speaking during a recent interview in Lagos, Davido said Dangote had maintained a close relationship with his family for decades and had offered him financial advice since childhood. He recalled that Dangote drove his…
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SERBIA’S PRESIDENT VUCIC DISSOLVES PARLIAMENT, CALLS OCTOBER 25 SNAP ELECTION
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has dissolved parliament and announced a snap parliamentary election for October 25, 2026. The parliamentary vote was originally expected next year. Vucic’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party has nominated him to run for prime minister. The move comes amid nearly two years of anti-corruption protests following the collapse of a railway station…
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BEDWETTING CAN BE HEREDITARY — NEPHROLOGIST
A nephrologist, Dr Maryam Almustapha, says bedwetting can run in families, urging adults who experience the condition to seek medical attention as it may be linked to an underlying health problem. Almustapha, on Tuesday September 8, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that bedwetting, medically known as nocturnal enuresis, involves involuntary urination during sleep.…
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DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK: NCDC URGES VACCINATION, EARLY DETECTION, COMMUNITY ACTION
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to strengthen vaccination, early detection and community engagement to curb the spread of diphtheria. Dr Tochi Okwor, Head of the Department of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, made the call during a webinar on Tuesday September 8. Okwor stressed that routine immunisation remained…
