Author: NewsUltra360
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BREAKING BARRIERS BEHIND BARS: LAGOS HOSTS NCS INMATES’ GRADUATION GALA
Who says second chances can’t come with fanfare? Lagos just rolled out the red carpet for transformation as the Nigerian Correctional Service Zone ‘A’ showcased their 2025 Correctional Inmates Exhibition and Graduation Ceremony—proving growth never takes a day off. On Wednesday, August 20, Lagos played host to a powerful celebration of hope and progress. The…
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MEDIA AND MINING UNITE: NUJ FCT CHAMPIONS THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL MINING
When journalists and miners team up, illegal mining doesn’t stand a chance—Abuja just witnessed a workshop where words met action! On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Abuja played host to a dynamic workshop organized by the FCT Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), spotlighting the critical role of the media in cracking down on…
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TINUBU JOINS GLOBAL LEADERS FOR BIG TALKS AT TICAD9 IN JAPAN
From Lagos to Yokohama, President Bola Tinubu brought Nigeria’s flair to the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development — rubbing shoulders with world heavyweights and shaping Africa’s future in style.In a snapshot from August 20, 2025, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (second from left) stood tall alongside global leaders at TICAD9, the premier forum dedicated…
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ROTARY CLUB OF NARAGUTA HONOURS NCDC BOSS WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
When community heroes get together, awards fly—and on Wednesday in Jos, the Rotary Club of Naraguta made sure the Managing Director of North Central Development Commission, Dr. Cyril Tsenyil, took home the spotlight! In a classy ceremony in Jos on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Rotary Club of Naraguta officially presented an award to Dr.…
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ENUGU POLICE DETAIN TEENAGER FOR KIDNAPPING AND MURDER OF 5-YEAR-OLD COUSIN
The Enugu State Police have arrested 18-year-old Ikediekpere Obodoagu and his accomplice, security guard Sunday Michael, for kidnapping and killing Obodoagu’s 5-year-old cousin, Wisdom. The suspects were caught following ransom demands and led operatives to the child’s burial site near their home. Both confessed during interrogation, and the Commissioner of Police assured justice for the…
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RIVERS POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN BRUTAL MURDER OF WOMAN
The Rivers State Police have arrested 23-year-old Kingsley Chinamezu, aka Power Sharp, for the machete murder of his girlfriend, 44-year-old Confidence Sunny, in Etche LGA. After fleeing the state, Chinamezu was tracked down and arrested in Edo on August 15 following a family complaint and operation by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The suspect confessed during interrogation,…
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IOM DONATES $1.1M TO SUPPORT IDPs IN BENUE, URGES PEACEBUILDING
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) donated $1.1 million (₦1.69 billion) to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue, focusing on Yelewata and Naka camps. Deputy Director-General Ugochi Daniels emphasised the donation is part of efforts to return IDPs to their ancestral homes or resettle them with dignity. Governor Hyacinth Alia praised the partnership, contributing…
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MINISTER ODUMEGWU-OJUKWU REAFFIRMS NIGERIA’S COMMITMENT TO IOM PARTNERSHIP ON MIGRATION
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in managing migration challenges. She highlighted Nigeria’s 4-D foreign policy—Democracy, Demography, Diaspora, and Development—focused on citizen diplomacy and the welfare of over 17 million Nigerians abroad. Odumegwu-Ojukwu praised IOM’s work on protecting vulnerable…
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UN HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION TO TACKLE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN NIGERIA
Mohamed Fall, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, urged a united approach to the new 2025-2027 IOM strategic plan aimed at addressing humanitarian crises. He emphasized that collective strategies not only protect displaced persons but also build peace and stability nationwide. Government officials and security leaders pledged partnership and collaboration, highlighting the focus on…
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EXPERTS URGE SUPPORT FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS OVER INDUSTRIAL FARMING TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY
Agricultural and environmental experts at a workshop in Abuja called for increased backing of smallholder farmers—who produce 70% of Nigeria’s food—instead of industrial animal farming. They warn industrial farming drives climate change, threatens wildlife habitats, and poses health risks due to poor environmental assessments.Experts stressed the need for government regulation, community involvement, and food sovereignty…
