Author: NewsUltra360
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NIGERIA, NAMIBIA PLEDGE TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL TIES AT UNGA
Shared history and future ambitions drive deeper collaboration between Nigeria and Namibia. On the sidelines of UNGA, Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima to reaffirm partnership and discuss boosting relations. Shettima also met Gates Foundation leaders, praising their support in health, agriculture, and financial inclusion, while seeking greater investment in education and…
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JIGAWA APPROVES N869.6M FOR TSANGAYA SCHOOL UPGRADES, N1.54B FOR TERTIARY BURSARIES
Boosting Islamic education and supporting over 22,000 students as part of human capital development. Jigawa State allocates N869.6 million to rehabilitate Tsangaya schools, building recitation halls and reading spaces for Almajiri pupils. The government also approves N1.54 billion bursaries for 22,388 tertiary students, promoting inclusive education and reducing financial burdens under the Umar Namadi administration.
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PLATEAU’S PATH TO PEACE: GOV MUTFWANG’S VISION FOR SECURITY AND TRANSFORMATION
Plateau State has faced relentless security challenges for decades, but Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang is on a mission to change the narrative—with bold new strategies in security, infrastructure, and community empowerment shaping a hopeful future. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State recently opened up about his determined quest to bring safety and transformation to…
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OSUN, BORNO, LAGOS LEAD NATIONWIDE ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION, INEC REPORTS
Over 5.3 million Nigerians pre-register online as youth and women dominate the drive. INEC updates on Continuous Voter Registration show 5,385,060 online pre-registrations, led by Osun, Borno, and Lagos states. Youths aged 18-34 make up the majority, with significant female and PWD participation. Physical registrations total 764,695, highlighting growing voter engagement nationwide.
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FORMER CBN GOV. EMEFIELE ASKS ABUJA COURT TO FORECLOSE PROSECUTION OVER PROCUREMENT FRAUD
Trial stalls as prosecution misses court date, defense pushes for case dismissal. Godwin Emefiele, facing a 20-count amended charge including fraud and conspiracy, urged the Abuja High Court to foreclose prosecution after EFCC sought an adjournment without notifying the Attorney-General’s office. Justice Muazu adjourned to Oct 22, warning the prosecution this is their last chance…
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US RESTRICTS IRANIAN DELEGATION’S ACCESS DURING UNGA, BANS LUXURY SHOPPING
Washington clamps down to stop Iranian elites’ spending spree amid domestic crisis. The US State Department limits the Iranian delegation’s movement in New York to the UN headquarters only, blocking access to wholesale markets and luxury goods. This move responds to past controversies and Iran’s ongoing poverty, shortages, and strained US-Iran relations after recent conflict…
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GATES FOUNDATION PLEDGES $912M TO GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TB, AND MALARIA
A bold investment to save millions of lives and fight deadly diseases by 2045. The Gates Foundation commits $912 million over three years to the Global Fund, boosting its total support to $4.9 billion since 2002. Bill Gates highlights the Fund’s impact in saving 70 million lives and urges global leaders to increase health investments…
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NUPENG, PENGASSAN STRONGLY OPPOSE FG’S PLAN TO SELL JV OIL ASSETS, PIA AMENDMENTS
Unions warn selling stakes risks Nigeria’s oil future and economic stability. NUPENG and PENGASSAN condemn the Federal Government’s move to sell its Joint Venture oil assets, calling it a threat to NNPC Ltd. and Nigeria’s economy. They also reject changes to the Petroleum Industry Act that remove petroleum ministry’s control over NNPC. Leaders urge focus…
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ETHIOPIAN ASYLUM SEEKER JAILED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULTS, SPARKS UK PROTESTS
Offender’s actions fuel national outrage amid immigration tensions in Britain. Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was sentenced to 12 months for assaulting a teenage girl and a woman near London. His arrest triggered protests outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, highlighting rising immigration issues as the UK grapples with record asylum claims and migrant arrivals. Authorities plan…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT TRANSFERS EFCC MONEY LAUNDERING CASE AGAINST MELE KYARI FOR REASSIGNMENT
Justice Emeka Nwite sends EFCC’s case on ex-NNPC GMD Kyari to registry amid ongoing investigations. Justice Nwite ordered the transfer of the EFCC’s money laundering case against former NNPC GMD Mele Kyari to the court registry for reassignment. The EFCC had secured a temporary freeze on four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to Kyari while probing…
