Author: NewsUltra360
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ASHAOLU SAN URGES YOUTH EMPOWERMENT TO CURB CYBERCRIME, CALLS FOR GOVT ACTION
Former AG Titus Ashaolu warns rising cybercrime stems from lack of opportunities and urges governments to boost youth jobs and agriculture support. Ashaolu (SAN) stressed the urgent need for enabling environments that promote job creation and vocational training to steer youths away from crime. He called for more investment in agriculture and parental guidance to…
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NIGERIA’S LOYALTY TO ONE-CHINA PRINCIPLE DRIVES STRONGER BILATERAL TIES — CHINESE AMBASSADOR
China and Nigeria reaffirm shared history and commitment to peace, unity, and global cooperation at WWII victory symposium. Ambassador Yu Dunhai praised Nigeria’s steadfast support for the One-China policy as key to deepening China-Nigeria relations. Speaking at a historic commemoration in Abuja, he highlighted the post-war order’s role in Taiwan’s reunification and the joint responsibility…
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SUB-STANDARD PREPARATION, BELOW PAR ACCOMMODATION HITS YOUTH GAMES IN ASABA
Young athletes at the 9th National Youth Games face unsafe, unhygienic living conditions amid poor accommodation arrangements. Teams from Plateau, Rivers, and Kwara states condemned the accommodation at Dennis Osadebey School in Asaba as dirty, unsafe, and lacking electricity and water. Coaches and officials voiced frustration over the environment, no mattresses, and lack of basic…
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NIIRA 2025 TO TRANSFORM NIGERIAN INSURANCE, SAYS NSIA CEO
New Insurance Reform Act set to boost trust, efficiency, and investment in Nigeria’s insurance sector. Moruf Apampa, CEO of NSIA Insurance, hails the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA 2025) as a game-changer that strengthens consumer protection with a Policyholder Protection Fund and enforces timely claims settlement. The law aims to attract investments and drive…
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KADUNA GOVT BEGINS DREDGING RIVER TO TACKLE FLOODING
Kaduna ramps up flood prevention with a new dredging project using a state-of-the-art swamp buggy to protect vulnerable communities. Kaduna State launched a 4,000-meter dredging of River Kaduna covering flood-prone zones like Barnawa and Living Faith. The government’s new swamp buggy, the state’s first flood-control tool, will clear river tributaries to boost water flow and…
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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN POLITICS UNDERMINES NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY — ARDA BOSS
Women face widespread violence and stereotypes in Nigerian politics, blocking their representation and impacting governance. Mrs. Adebisi Adetunji, Executive Director of ARDA, warned at the AWPP Project that 60% of women politicians have suffered violence or harassment, deterring participation and perpetuating a male-dominated political system. Patriarchal norms and harsh stereotypes limit women’s leadership roles and…
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NAFDAC SEALS ILLEGAL HERBAL MEDICINE FACILITY IN KADUNA STATE
NAFDAC cracks down on unsafe herbal medicine production, sealing unregistered Kaduna facility to protect public health. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control shut down SHIFA’UNNUR in Mararaba Jos, Igabi LGA, for operating without registration and failing minimum hygienic standards. Over N5 million worth of unapproved herbal products were seized for destruction.…
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OWO LG LAUNCHES AI-DRIVEN DRONE TO FIGHT RIVER BLINDNESS
Owo Local Government takes a tech leap, using drones to combat river blindness and protect communities. Owo LG, Ondo State, unveiled an AI-powered drone to target blackflies spreading river blindness in Owo and Ose LGAs. The drone sprays insecticides in hard-to-reach breeding sites, ensuring precise and eco-friendly control. This innovative project, in partnership with King’s…
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NIPOST ANNOUNCES $80 PREPAID CUSTOMS DUTY ON ALL SHIPMENTS TO US
Sending parcels from Nigeria to the US just got costlier—NIPOST enforces new $80 customs charge amid global policy change. Nigerian Postal Service declared that from August 29, all non-document postal items headed to the US will incur an $80 prepaid customs duty, following a new U.S. Executive Order ending duty-free exemptions. The fee must be…
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MISS KENECHUKWU UBA NAMED ‘TOP IN WORLD’ FOR CAMBRIDGE IGCSE ENGLISH SPEAKING
Caleb International College star shines globally, winning top honors for exceptional English speaking skills. Kenechukwu Uba of Caleb International College, Lagos, earned the prestigious ‘Outstanding Cambridge Learners’ award as the best in the world for IGCSE English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) November 2024. The British Council and Cambridge hosted a ceremony praising her…
