Author: NewsUltra360
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CLTC AND UNFPA GEAR UP TRAINERS TO FIGHT GBV AND BOOST REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
When it comes to tackling Gender-based Violence and Sexual Health challenges, knowledge is power—and these officers are powering up!Leaders and key officers from the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre gathered on Tuesday in Abuja for a hands-on capacity building workshop on Gender-based Violence (GBV) and Sexual and Reproductive Health. Organized in partnership with UNFPA, the…
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UNITING VOICES TO CRUSH HIV STIGMA AND BOOST FUNDING
At Abuja’s Stakeholders Dialogue, leaders and advocates teamed up to push for stronger HIV financing and anti-discrimination laws — because ending stigma starts with action. From left: Steve Aborisade (AHF Advocacy & Marketing Manager), Diana Tibesigwa (AHF Regional Advocacy Manager), Deborah Ikeh (TB Caucus Director), and Echey Ijezie (AHF Nigeria Country Director) spark vital discussions…
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US, NIGERIAN AIR FORCES LINK UP FOR SHARPER COUNTER-TERROR HITS
When precision meets partnership: Nigerian and US military minds joined forces in Abuja to boost counter-terrorism tactics with a focus on teamwork and civilian safety.Nigerian Air Force Chief Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar teamed up with retired US Maj.-Gen. Miguel Castellanos and the US Institute of Security Governance delegation for a strategic powwow at NAF HQ.…
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INEC MEETS NUMBERS GURU: MAHMOOD YAKUBU HOSTS NBS CHIEF IN ABUJA
When statistics meet elections—INEC Chairman Prof. Yakubu and NBS Statistician-General Prince Adeniran forge data ties to sharpen Nigeria’s democratic pulse. INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu warmly welcomed Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, Statistician-General of the Federation and CEO of the National Bureau of Statistics, at INEC headquarters Abuja on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The visit marked a…
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INSIDE ABUJA: POWER PLAYERS TIGHTEN GRIP ON PUBLIC DEBT OVERSIGHT
At the 11th WAAPAC Conference, top watchdogs and press chiefs unite to sharpen the teeth of parliamentary oversight on Nigeria’s mounting public debt. From left, WAAPAC President Issouf Traure, NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike, House Committee Chair Bamidele Salam, and Auditor General Shaakaa Chira convene at the National Assembly for a high-stakes chat on public…
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SHETTIMA GETS A SOUVENIR, SPARKS SMILES AT NES 66TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
When economics meets prestige, Vice President Kashim Shettima walks away with more than insight—he takes home a souvenir, courtesy of Prof. Adeola Adenikinju at NES 2025! Vice President Kashim Shettima (right) received a special souvenir from Nigerian Economic Society President, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, during the 66th Annual NES Conference at Abuja’s NAF Centre on Tuesday.…
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LAGOS CUSTOMS PASSES THE BATON WITH FLAIR
Sarah Wadinda wraps up her Lagos Industrial Command run, handing the reins smoothly to Adebola Salawu in a day of respect and fresh beginnings.On Tuesday, Lagos Customs saw a seamless leadership switch as retiring Area Controller Sarah Wadinda handed over to Adebola Salawu. Change is in the air—and so is commitment. Photo credit: NAN-photo/Wasiu Zubair
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NASARAWA ASSEMBLY URGES FAIRNESS IN PENSIONERS’ GRATUITY PAYMENTS
Pensioners demand dignity as Assembly calls for equal and transparent gratuity disbursement. Nasarawa State House of Assembly, through Finance Committee Chairman Hudu Alhaji, called on the State Bureau for Pension Administration to fairly and objectively disburse gratuities to all pensioners without favoritism. Praising Governor Abdullahi Sule’s focus on pensioners’ welfare, the Assembly urged increased efforts…
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SENATOR AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN BARRED FROM RESUMING DUTIES PENDING COURT APPEAL
National Assembly cites pending legal case, refuses to allow suspended senator back despite end of six-month ban. The Acting Clerk of the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, informed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that no administrative action will be taken on her September 4 resumption notification due to an ongoing Court of Appeal case. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended…
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BRICS BLOC DEFENDS MULTILATERALISM AGAINST UNILATERALISM, SAYS BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT
Hook: Lula calls for united BRICS front to uphold fair trade, digital democracy, and climate action. At a virtual summit, Brazilian President Lula da Silva emphasized BRICS as the defender of multilateralism amid rising global unilateralism threatening trade rules and sovereignty. He urged unity ahead of the 14th WTO Ministerial and stressed the importance of…
