Author: NewsUltra360
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NIGERIA U18 WOMEN’S HANDBALL TEAM EDGES KENYA 37-35 TO FINISH GROUP STAGE
Resilient win sets up showdown with Algeria in fifth-place playoff at Africa Youth Championship. Nigeria’s U18 Women’s Handball team held off a strong Kenyan comeback to win 37-35 in Oran, Algeria. Finishing third in Group A with five points, they’ll face hosts Algeria for fifth place. The championship also serves as a qualifier for the…
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NAIRA CLOSES WEEK BULLISH, GAINS N11.08 TO DOLLAR ON OFFICIAL MARKET
Steady recovery driven by CBN reforms signals renewed confidence in local currency. The Naira ended the week at N1,487.89 to the Dollar, appreciating by 0.7% from Thursday’s rate. After opening Monday bullish with a N4.03 gain, it saw slight dips midweek but maintained an overall upward trend. Analysts praise CBN’s measures and MPC forecasts for…
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IMO POLICE DETAIN 957 SUSPECTS, RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIMS IN MAJOR SECURITY OPERATION
Crushing terrorism and violent crime with decisive arrests and camp raids across Imo State. Imo Police Command, led by CP Aboki Danjuma, arrested 957 terror, armed robbery, and kidnap suspects in two months, freeing nine kidnap victims and seven missing children. Notorious IPOB/ESN camps were dismantled through coordinated raids, yielding weapons, counterfeit currencies, and critical…
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FNMHC EBONYI SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH EBBC TO ADVANCE MINING HOST COMMUNITIES’ RIGHTS
United advocacy and media collaboration to fight poverty and environmental harm in mining areas. The Federation of Nigeria Mining Host Communities (FNMHC) Ebonyi chapter requested support from Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation to boost public awareness and hold extractive companies accountable. They aim to empower communities plagued by poverty, pollution, and neglect, while EBBC pledged full backing…
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NEDC DONATES RELIEF MATERIALS TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN ADAMAWA
Timely support brings hope to displaced families in Lamurde LGA amid ongoing emergency response. The North East Development Commission (NEDC) provided essential aid including food, blankets, roofing sheets, and cement to flood victims in Lamurde, Adamawa. NEDC Coordinator Khalifa Lawan reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to disaster relief, while local leaders praised the transparent distribution and…
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NGX ALL-SHARE INDEX RISES 0.92%, INVESTORS GAIN N822 BILLION FOR THE WEEK
Positive market momentum with steady gains despite mixed sector performances. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index closed the week up 0.92% at 141,845.35, boosting market capitalization to N89.744 trillion. Investors gained N822 billion overall, led by strong activity in Financial Services, ICT, and Services industries. Top gainers included Guinness Nigeria and Multiverse Mining, while Omatek…
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NAF KILLS OVER 25 TERRORISTS IN COORDINATED NIGHT STRIKE IN YOBE AND BORNO
Precision air operation cripples insurgents, boosting ground force efforts in Northeast Nigeria. The Nigerian Air Force launched a coordinated night strike on Sept. 18 targeting terrorist groups in Bula, Yobe, and Banki, Borno. Using real-time intelligence and surveillance, NAF neutralized over 25 fighters in three precision strikes, supporting ground troops and enhancing regional security.
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PLATEAU’S RISE: EDITORS CHARGE MUTFWANG ON PEACE, PROGRESS
When Nigeria’s top editors gathered in Jos recently, it was clear Plateau State is no ordinary story. Under Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the state is emerging as a beacon of peace, infrastructure, and people-focused governance — and the media is taking note.On September 18, 2025, senior journalists from the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) paid…
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KWARA GOVT COMMITS TO INCLUSIVE AGRICULTURE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Empowering PWDs with equal access to agricultural programmes and leadership roles. Kwara’s Agriculture Commissioner, Dr. Afees Abolore, reaffirmed support for People Living with Disabilities, ensuring their full participation in input distribution, capacity building, and value chains. JONAPWD praised Governor AbdulRazaq’s inclusive policies, highlighting PWD appointments in key government roles and active contributions to rural development.
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION MOVES TO BAN RUSSIAN LNG IMPORTS BY EARLY 2027
EU ramps up pressure on Russia by cutting fossil fuel revenues amid ongoing conflict. The European Commission plans to advance the ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports to early 2027 as part of its 19th sanctions package. President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on Russian fossil…
