Author: NewsUltra360
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UN CONDEMNS KILLING OF FIVE PALESTINIAN JOURNALISTS IN GAZA, CALLS FOR JUSTICE
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) condemned the killing of five Palestinian journalists in Gaza by Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital, bringing the total journalist deaths since October to 247. The journalists worked for major outlets like AP, Al Jazeera, and Reuters, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and protection of media workers under international…
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SOUTH-EAST TO DELIVER UNIFIED VOTES FOR TINUBU IN 2027, SAYS MINISTER ONYEJEOCHA
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, confidently predicts that all five South-East states will vote en bloc for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking during her ongoing free medical outreach in Abia, she attributed the expected support to Tinubu’s sweeping reforms, stressing the need for continuity beyond four years. Onyejeocha emphasized that…
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MADAGASCAR REACHES FIRST CHAN FINAL WITH EXTRA-TIME WIN OVER SUDAN
Madagascar made history by reaching their first-ever CHAN final, edging Sudan 1-0 in extra time thanks to a 116th-minute goal from substitute Toky Rakotondraibe in Dar es Salaam. Both teams fought hard in a tense battle, with goalkeepers making key saves and chances missed until the late breakthrough. Madagascar, bronze medallists in 2022, now eye…
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MOROCCO BEATS SENEGAL ON PENALTIES TO REACH CHAN FINAL AGAINST MADAGASCAR
Morocco advanced to the 2024 CHAN final after a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout win over Senegal, with the match ending 1-1 after extra time in Kampala. Senegal struck first through Joseph Layousse, but Sabir Bougrine’s long-range strike quickly leveled for Morocco. Both sides battled hard, with goalkeepers making crucial saves, but penalties decided the outcome.…
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UNIVERSITY OF JOS ASUU REJECTS FG LOAN SCHEME, DEMANDS AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
The University of Jos ASUU chapter has rejected the Federal Government’s new loan scheme for university staff, calling it a “trap” and “poisoned chalice.” Chairman Prof. Jurbe Molwus urged members to avoid the scheme, stressing that lecturers are already burdened with debt. Instead, he called on the government to implement the 2009 renegotiated agreement to…
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CELTIC OUT AS KAIRAT ALMATY MAKE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DEBUT; BODO/GLIMT AND PAFOS ALSO QUALIFY
Celtic’s European dream ended in heartbreak after losing 3-2 on penalties to Kairat Almaty, who reached the Champions League group stage for the first time. The tie was scoreless through two legs and extra time, but Celtic missed three crucial penalties, with Daizen Maeda’s spot-kick sealing their fate. Meanwhile, Norway’s Bodo/Glimt booked their maiden group…
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ABIA GOV OTTI TO PARTNER WITH NIPSS TO SHOWCASE MADE-IN-ABA PRODUCTS
Governor Alex Otti pledged Abia’s support for a NIPSS project aimed at boosting made-in-Aba products through an international trade exhibition called “Ariaria Fest,” modeled after China’s Canton Fair. Speaking at Nvosi, Otti emphasized that building a trillion-dollar economy requires manufacturing and productivity, not just trade. NIPSS leaders praised Otti’s development efforts and revealed the plan…
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TROOPS DEAL BLOW TO BOKO HARAM, KILL COMMANDERS IN BORNO, YOBE
In a series of operations from August 21-23, troops of Operation HADIN KAI wiped out top Boko Haram commanders and dozens of fighters across Borno and Yobe States. Supported by air strikes, ground forces foiled coordinated attacks, killed 11 terrorists including key leaders Abu Nazir and Abu Fatima, and seized weapons and motorcycles. The 21…
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KADUNA FILM FESTIVAL DEMANDS RETURN OF MINISTRY FOR ARTS & CULTURE
At the 8th Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF), organizers called on the Kaduna State Government to reinstate the Ministry for Arts and Culture, which was merged into a broader ministry in 2019. They argue that a dedicated ministry is vital for authentic grassroots support for creatives and for leveraging arts as a tool for social…
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GOV. HOPE UZODIMMA RAISES IMO MINIMUM WAGE, BOOSTS WORKERS’ PAY
Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for Imo civil servants, up from N76,000. Doctors’ wages jumped from N215,000 to N503,000 and tertiary institution teachers now earn N222,000, nearly double the previous rate. He announced this during a Tuesday night meeting with labor leaders in Owerri. Uzodimma emphasized that good pay…
