Author: NewsUltra360
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TINUBU PRAISES NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES AT TICAD 9; JAPAN PLEDGES $5.5BN FOR AFRICA
President Bola Tinubu lauded Nigeria’s armed forces for their bravery against insurgency at TICAD 9 in Japan, emphasising that true peace needs reforms that tackle insecurity’s root causes. He stressed inclusivity, rule of law, and infrastructure investment as keys to stability. Tinubu urged Africa to move from aid dependency to market-driven growth and called for…
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EGYPT SEEKS TO DEEPEN COOPERATION WITH ZIMBABWE IN BROADCASTING AND DEVELOPMENT
Egypt plans to strengthen ties with Zimbabwe, focusing on development and training in public broadcasting, healthcare, agriculture, water purification, tourism, and housing. Egyptian Ambassador Salwa Mowafi and Zimbabwe’s Minister Jenfan Muswere discussed expanding collaboration across these strategic sectors. Both nations aim to boost political, economic, and technical cooperation, with a special emphasis on modernizing media…
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NEW HUMAN-LIKE SPECIES DISCOVERED IN ETHIOPIA
Researchers in Ethiopia’s Afar Region have uncovered a previously unknown Australopithecus species alongside the oldest confirmed Homo genus fossils, dating back 2.6 to 2.78 million years. This groundbreaking find reveals that two early human ancestors coexisted in the Lower Awash Valley, reshaping our understanding of human evolution. The discovery includes 13 hominin teeth, with a…
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DEADLY TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN HERAT CLAIMS 76 LIVES INCLUDING CHILDREN
At least 76 people, including 17 children, died in a horrific traffic accident involving deported Afghan refugees in Herat province. A passenger bus returning from the Iran border crashed with a motorbike and truck before catching fire, leaving three others severely injured. The tragedy highlights the dangers faced by refugees returning home amid Iran’s mass…
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TRADITIONALIST URGES FEDERAL GOVT TO DECLARE PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Mr. Jelili Atiku, renowned traditionalist and artist, has called on the Federal Government to officially recognise indigenous communities by declaring a public holiday honouring their religious celebrations. He says this would promote cultural dignity, national unity, and decolonisation by highlighting Nigeria’s rich indigenous heritage. Atiku emphasised that such a holiday would give marginalised rural communities…
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OPCI URGES TINUBU TO LEGALISE FIREARMS FOR RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AMID SECURITY CRISIS
The Oodua Progressive Care Initiative (OPCI) has called on the Federal Government to reconsider firearm laws and allow responsible Nigerians to own guns as a response to rampant insecurity. OPCI President Dr. Maruff Olarewaju argued that legalizing firearms will empower citizens to defend themselves and deter criminals, complementing existing security efforts. Highlighting attacks in states…
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FIRE DESTROYS SHOPS AT KARA MARKET, KWARA; FIRE SERVICE BLAMES NEGLIGENCE
A fire broke out at Kara Market in Ajase-Ipo, Kwara State, early Wednesday, destroying 28 shops. The blaze, which started around 1:35 a.m., was linked to negligence after a shop owner failed to fully extinguish a cooking fire, allowing flames to spread rapidly. The Kwara Fire Service praised their quick response that saved hundreds of…
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OBOREVWORI RELEASES ₦10BN TO CLEAR DELTA PENSION BACKLOG
Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved an immediate ₦10 billion release to settle outstanding pension arrears for retired civil servants. Since taking office, his administration has paid over ₦36.4 billion in pensions, disbursing ₦1.4 billion monthly, while ensuring arrears from previous administrations are cleared. Oborevwori emphasised retirees’ welfare as a top priority and set up…
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NYSC DG COMMENDS ENUGU GOV FOR INCREASING CORPS MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCE TO N20,000
NYSC Director-General Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu praised Enugu Governor Peter Mbah for raising the monthly allowance of Corps members to N20,000 and for reconstructing the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Awgu. The DG highlighted Enugu as a welcoming state where many Corps members choose to stay beyond their service year. Nafiu urged Corps members to respect…
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FCT RESIDENTS CALL FOR REINTRODUCTION OF PERIODIC SANITATION EXERCISE TO BOOST CLEANLINESS AND HEALTH
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory are urging the government to bring back the monthly sanitation exercise to tackle environmental pollution and hygiene challenges. They believe regular community cleaning would improve public health, reduce diseases, and foster shared responsibility for a cleaner environment. While some warn of potential participation issues and disruptions, community leaders stress…
