Author: NewsUltra360
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YABATECH SCORES ₦62.9M TETFUND GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
Yabatech staff secure major grants bolstering environmental art and solar tech breakthroughs. Yaba College of Technology announced that Dr. Emodi Izuchukwu won ₦24.1M for turning marine pollution into art promoting sustainability, while Dr. Akin Olaleru secured ₦38.8M for advancing hybrid perovskite solar cells. These projects highlight Yabatech’s leadership in applied research driving Nigeria’s industrial transformation…
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TINUBU CELEBRATES VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA’S 59TH WITH PRAISE FOR LOYALTY AND LEADERSHIP
President Tinubu hails Shettima as a steadfast partner driving Nigeria’s progress and unity. On Shettima’s 59th birthday, President Bola Tinubu applauded his resilience, service, and dedication—from Borno Governor to Vice President. Tinubu praised Shettima’s vital role in national reforms, global partnerships, and advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda, affirming their partnership is built on shared vision…
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OYO POLICE CRACKDOWN ON SURGE IN LAND GRABBING
Rising land disputes threaten peace in Oyo, police pledge tough action against offenders. Oyo State Police warn of escalating land grabbing in Ibadan and beyond, linking it to violence and rights violations. CSP Adewale Osifeso assures collaboration with the government to enforce the law and urges residents to resolve conflicts legally. The police call for…
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YOUNG KWARA POWERLIFTER GRABS GOLD AT NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES
Teen star Adebayo Ridwan Busayo lifts Kwara’s hopes with a stunning para powerlifting gold in Asaba. JSS2 student Ridwan Busayo from Government Day Secondary School, Ilorin, claimed gold with a 71kg lift at the 9th National Youth Games. He credits his coach’s support and dedicates the win to his late parents. In the female category,…
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FALILAT ABDULRASAK WINS KWARA’S FIRST GOLD AT ASABA 2025
Kwara kicks off National Youth Games with a thrilling cycling gold, sparking hope for more medals. Falilat Abdulrasak made history by winning the female 40km road race, earning Kwara’s first gold at the Asaba 2025 National Youth Games. The team also celebrated bronzes in male cycling, para-table tennis, and swimming relays, with strong table tennis…
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FRSC OGUN WARNS MOTORISTS TO SLOW DOWN DURING EMBER MONTHS
Speed thrills but kills—FRSC urges caution to prevent road crashes this festive season. Mr. Nasir Mohammed of FRSC Ogun Command advises drivers on Sagamu-Ore-Benin Expressway to reduce speed, avoid reckless driving, night travel, and drunk-driving during the ember months. The FRSC pledges increased patrols and public education to promote road safety and curb avoidable accidents.
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FASHION CAREERS URGED FOR NIGERIAN YOUTH BY KADPOL FASHION HOD
Fashion is more than clothes—it’s a booming global business that every family should embrace. Dr. Alabi Usman of Kaduna Polytechnic calls on parents to support children in pursuing fashion careers, highlighting its wide scope from design to merchandising, media, and makeup artistry. With growing enrolment and successful alumni, the department’s upcoming runway show in October…
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CRIME JOURNALISTS MOURN FORMER IGP SOLOMON ARASE
Former IGP Solomon Arase remembered as visionary reformer and steadfast ally of crime reporters. The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) expressed deep sorrow over Arase’s passing, praising his humility, support, and mentorship to journalists covering security beats. CRAN President Olalekan Olabulo highlighted Arase’s consistent engagement with the media and his commitment to professionalism and…
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NOLLYWOOD’S “PHOENIX FURY” SET FOR SILICON VALLEY AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE
Acclaimed Nigerian drama “Phoenix Fury” joins global lineup at prestigious US film festival, spotlighting African stories. “Phoenix Fury,” directed by Ifeoma Chukwuogo and starring RMD and Uzoamaka Power, will premiere at the 16th Silicon Valley African Film Festival in California this October. The film, about a widow’s life-changing inheritance in Ghana, follows its AFRIFF wins…
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GRADUATION CEREMONY BANS SPARK DEBATE AMID CONCERNS OVER COSTS, MISCONDUCT IN NIGERIA
Nigerian states curb school graduation parties to cut costs and curb misbehavior, stirring mixed reactions. Several Nigerian states like Kano, Sokoto, Imo, Ondo, and Edo have banned or restricted graduation ceremonies over financial burdens, indecent behavior, and vandalism. While some parents and educators welcome the relief and renewed focus on academics, others say it overlooks…
