Author: NewsUltra360
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NAS MEDICAL OUTREACH SET TO TOUCH 1,500 LIVES IN ENUGU COMMUNITY
Free healthcare brings relief, hope to Owo residents No fewer than 1,500 residents of Owo Community in Nkanu East LGA, Enugu State, are benefiting from a free medical outreach organised by the National Association of Seadogs (NAS). The NAS Vice President (Enugu Branch), Dr. Ogbodo Okechukwu, said the community was selected because of its high…
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FGM VIOLATES RIGHTS, JEOPARDISES GIRLS’ FUTURE – MRS. SOLUDO
“Silence fuels harm; action can save a generation” Dr. Nonye Soludo, wife of the Anambra Governor and founder of the Healthy Living Initiative, has condemned Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as a violation of girls’ and women’s rights, calling it a harmful practice with lifelong physical and psychological consequences. Speaking on the International Day of Zero…
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SKILLS OVER CERTIFICATES: DON URGES FG TO PRIORITISE HANDS-ON TALENT
“Certificates are licenses to learn; skills create solutions” Prof. Christian Ezeibe, Dean of Student Affairs at UNN, is urging the Federal Government to prioritise skills over certificates for employment and national development. Speaking at Kogi State Polytechnic’s convocation lecture, he stressed that Nigeria’s industrial and technological growth depends on practical, demonstrable abilities rather than paper…
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LAGOS POLICE INVESTIGATE ASSAULT CLAIMS BY CONTENT CREATOR IJOBA LANDE
Officers questioned after alleged robbery sparks outrage The Lagos Police Command has identified and summoned officers accused of assaulting popular content creator Ijoba Lande, sparking social media uproar. Spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed on Twitter that the officers, Lande, and his friend are giving statements as part of an ongoing investigation. Lande, who returned from…
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NSE PUSHES FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF 2027 ELECTION RESULTS
Engineers say real-time digital results can boost transparency, cut disputes The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has backed real-time electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 polls, despite the Senate rejecting the proposal. NSE President Ali Rabiu said electronic transmission is faster, more secure, and less prone to manipulation than manual processes, citing…
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MASSIVE ROAD PROJECTS TO REV UP FCT SATELLITE TOWN ECONOMY – WIKE
FCT minister says new roads will boost trade, ease traffic, and improve living standards The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has assured that ongoing major infrastructural developments in satellite towns like Karu, Bwari, Kubwa, and Apo-Karshi will significantly stimulate local economies and enhance residents’ quality of life. Speaking after inspecting road projects, Wike highlighted that roads…
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OYO GOVT SEIZES CHEMICALLY RIPENED FRUITS, WARNS PUBLIC
Health alert as authorities intercept toxic mangoes in Oyo market The Oyo State Ministry of Health has seized 12 baskets of chemically ripened mangoes at a local market in Oyo town, warning residents about the hidden dangers of artificially treated fruits. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said the fruits were prepared for sale to…
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EKITI CHIEF JUDGE FREES 57 AWAITING TRIAL INMATES
Justice delivers relief to overcrowded prison as jail review exercise concludes The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, has ordered the release of 57 awaiting trial inmates at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre following a comprehensive jail delivery exercise. During the review, 518 cases—covering 511 men and 7 women—were assessed. Six inmates were granted…
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AFRICA’S TABLE TENNIS ELITE CLASH IN BENGHAZI!
Who will claim Africa Cup glory and a World Cup ticket? The 2026 ITTF Africa Cup kicked off Friday in Benghazi, Libya, featuring 45 players from 14 countries battling for continental honours and a spot in the 2026 ITTF World Cup (March 30–April 5). Egypt’s six-time champion Omar Assar faces stiff competition from Nigeria’s five-time…
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UK MISSION CELEBRATES 99 NIGERIAN CHEVENING & COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARS
From London classrooms to shaping Nigeria’s future! The British High Commission in Lagos on Friday welcomed 99 Nigerians who recently completed their studies in the UK through Chevening (30) and Commonwealth (69) scholarships. The scholars, spanning master’s, PhD, and fellowship programmes, were lauded for their achievements, with many graduating with distinctions. British Deputy High Commissioner…
