Author: NewsUltra360
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TINUBU ORDERS FEC TO CRASH FOOD PRICES, PROMOTE SAFE PASSAGE OF AGRICULTURAL GOODS
Federal Government intensifies push for affordable food through targeted transport reforms and food sovereignty vision. President Tinubu has mandated a Federal Executive Council committee to drive down food prices nationwide by ensuring safe, efficient passage of farm produce across transport routes. Minister Sen. Sabi Abdullahi highlighted this effort as central to achieving food sovereignty, alongside…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR IMO COUNCIL SEAT TO BOOST GLOBAL MARITIME LEADERSHIP
Nigeria bids for Category C seat at IMO, pledging strong, responsible leadership and maritime security. Nigeria, led by Minister Adegboyega Oyetola, kicked off its campaign in New York for a 2026–2027 International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council seat. Highlighting Nigeria’s strategic maritime position, vast coastline, and landmark security achievements like the Deep Blue Project, Oyetola promised…
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NLNG LEVERAGES AI TO BOOST SAFETY, EFFICIENCY IN GAS OPERATIONS
Pioneering AI adoption slashes training time and sharpens decision-making in Nigeria’s gas sector. NLNG’s Deputy MD Olakunle Osobu revealed at Gastech Milan that AI integration is revolutionizing operations across its vast infrastructure, enhancing safety and productivity. AI cuts operator training from 6-12 months to just 2-3, enables smarter equipment management, and reinforces NLNG’s zero-incident culture.…
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SECURITY ANALYST REJECTS EL-RUFAI’S CLAIMS OF GOVT RANSOM PAYMENTS
Dr. Bulama Bukarti labels ransom allegations as baseless politics, urges focus on corruption to tackle insecurity. Security analyst Dr. Bulama Bukarti dismissed former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai’s claims that the Federal Government pays ransom or supplies armed groups as “politics without truth.” Bukarti clarified that ransom is typically raised by victims’ families, not the government,…
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NIGERIA AIMS FOR 25% INDUSTRIAL GDP GROWTH BY 2035 WITH STRATEGIC ENERGY PUSH
Ambitious new framework to transform Nigeria into a competitive, gas-driven industrial powerhouse. At the Gastech conference in Milan, Minister Sen. John Owan unveiled Nigeria’s plan to boost industrial GDP contribution from 10% to 25% by 2035 under President Tinubu’s strategic framework. Emphasizing a shift from resource reliance to innovation, Nigeria is leveraging its vast gas…
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KOGI POLICE, VIGILANTES KILLED IN DEADLY AMBUSH; MANHUNT UNDERWAY
Gunmen attack checkpoint, killing 3 officers and 2 vigilantes as police launch full-scale manhunt. In Kogi’s Yagba West, gunmen ambushed police and vigilantes on patrol along Okoloke–Pategi road, killing five personnel in the early hours of Wednesday. Police Public Relations Officer SP Ovye Aya Williams called it a “painful loss,” prompting Commissioner Dantawaye to deploy…
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HERE’S WHY NEPAL’S YOUTH PROTESTS HAVE SHAKEN THE NATION: FROM SOCIAL MEDIA BANS TO POLITICAL UPHEAVAL
Nepal finds itself at a historic crossroads as countrywide youth protests turn deadly and force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. What began as peaceful demonstrations against a controversial ban on 26 popular social media platforms spiralled into calls for deep-rooted political change—and violent clashes that have left over 22 people dead.Generation Z,…
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CHINA LAUNCHES DOMESTIC NINE-VALENT HPV VACCINE TO EXPAND CERVICAL CANCER PROTECTION
New vaccine rollout aims to protect millions of women aged 9-45 against HPV-related cancers. China began administering its homegrown nine-valent HPV vaccine in Xiamen, targeting females aged 9 to 45 for enhanced cervical cancer prevention. Two doses are required for ages 9-17, and three for adults up to 45. Cervical cancer, linked to HPV, affects…
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AEDC REPORTS NATIONAL GRID COLLAPSE CAUSING POWER OUTAGE
Nationwide blackout hits AEDC areas after grid failure; restoration efforts underway. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced a collapse of the national grid at 11:23 a.m. on Wednesday, causing widespread power outages across its franchise areas. AEDC is coordinating with stakeholders to restore power as soon as the grid stabilizes, urging customers for patience…
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NIGERIA’S WORLD CUP QUALIFYING HOPES DIM AFTER DRAW WITH SOUTH AFRICA
Disappointing 1-1 draw puts Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification on a knife-edge. Fans and analysts are concerned after Nigeria’s stalemate against South Africa, severely weakening their chances for Qatar 2026. Experts say Nigeria must win upcoming matches against Lesotho and Benin with strong goal differences while hoping for South Africa’s slip. A possible point…
