Author: NewsUltra360
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NASARAWA UNITED EDGES WIKKI TOURISTS 1-0 IN NPFL MATCHDAY FOUR
Garba Mohammed’s first-half goal secures crucial home win for Nasarawa United. Nasarawa United stunned Wikki Tourists at Lafia Township Stadium with a 1-0 victory thanks to Garba Mohammed’s 37th-minute goal from a defensive slip. Nasarawa now sits fifth with seven points, while Wikki remains fourth despite the loss. Coaches praised their teams’ efforts, with Nasarawa’s…
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AKWAABA AFRICAN TRAVEL MARKET 2025 OPENS IN LAGOS WITH BIGGEST LINEUP YET
Africa’s premier travel expo showcases top airlines, tourism boards, and cultural feasts, boosting intra-continental connections. The 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market launched in Lagos, drawing 3,000+ participants including airlines, travel agents, and chefs competing in the popular “Jollof Rice War.” Organizers highlighted record attendance and strong aviation presence, while Ekiti State and Governor Abiodun Oyebanji…
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DEATH TOLL RISES TO FOUR IN LAGOS YABA BUILDING COLLAPSE
Rescue ongoing as tragedy strikes a three-storey building in Yaba, Lagos. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that four people have died in the collapse of a three-storey building on Borno Street, Yaba. Four others were rescued, with search and rescue efforts continuing. Emergency teams including LASEMA and Lagos fire services remain on site…
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FULANI COMMUNITY IN KWARA DEMANDS PROTECTION FROM VIGILANTE ATTACKS
Kwara Fulani urge government intervention as vigilante vigilante groups target innocent herders. The Fulani community in Kwara State, led by MACBAN chairman Alhaji Shehu Garba, appealed to authorities to stop vigilante attacks falsely targeting herders as bandits. Garba called for fair treatment, urging traditional rulers to check vigilante excesses and the government to secure forests…
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NIGERIA APPEALS FOR SUPPORT IN IMO COUNCIL BID, CITES STRONG MARITIME LEADERSHIP
Nigeria seeks IMO Council seat to sustain regional maritime security and global trade role. Minister Adegboyega Oyetola urged backing for Nigeria’s IMO Council Category-C bid, highlighting the country’s vital ports and zero piracy record under the Deep Blue Project. He emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to inclusive maritime governance, blue economy reforms, and regional collaboration, portraying Nigeria…
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LAGOS POLICE ORDER FORENSIC PROBE INTO DEATH OF FORMER ONDO GOV CANDIDATE BAMIDELE AKINGBOYE
Investigation launched after disturbing photo sparks doubts about cause of death. Lagos Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh has directed a discreet forensic investigation into former Ondo governorship candidate Bamidele Akingboye’s death following social media images suggesting bruises on his head. The probe aims to clarify circumstances after initial reports of a peaceful death at his Lagos…
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NIMET FORECASTS THUNDERSTORMS AND RAINFALL ACROSS NIGERIA THIS WEEK
Rainy weather with thunderstorms expected nationwide; safety precautions urged for motorists and residents. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicts isolated thunderstorms and moderate rains from Monday to Wednesday across northern, central, and southern Nigeria. Flash floods are likely in Adamawa, Taraba, and Gombe. Residents are advised to secure loose items, avoid tall trees, and follow…
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US, EGYPT, SAUDI ARABIA, UAE PUSH FOR PEACE IN SUDAN CONFLICT
Ministers unite to end Sudan’s devastating civil war with calls for ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and inclusive governance. Foreign ministers of the US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and UAE held talks to resolve Sudan’s violent 2023 conflict, which sparked a severe humanitarian crisis and regional instability. They emphasised Sudan’s sovereignty, called for a humanitarian truce leading to…
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UN URGES NIGERIA TO FULLY IMPLEMENT DISABILITY ACT FOR INCLUSION
UN calls for bold action to protect rights and dignity of 35 million Nigerians with disabilities. At a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, UN Coordinator Muhamed Fall stressed the need to move from law to action on Nigeria’s Disability Act, aligning with UN disability rights frameworks. Despite some progress, more effort is needed to remove barriers…
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ECOWAS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE UNITES 800+ EXPERTS TO FIGHT LASSA FEVER
West Africa strengthens regional collaboration and vaccine research to tackle deadly disease. Over 800 health experts from 32 countries gathered in Abidjan for the 2nd ECOWAS International Conference on Lassa Fever, emphasizing regional cooperation, enhanced research, and preparedness. WAHO’s Dr. Melchior Aïssi and CEPI’s Dr. Katrin Ramsauer highlighted the critical role of shared intelligence and…
