Author: NewsUltra360
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FG ADOPTS FIRST NATIONAL POLICY ON MENSTRUAL HEALTH TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRLS
The Federal Government, in collaboration with partners, has validated Nigeria’s first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) to tackle barriers faced by millions of women and girls nationwide. Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, highlighted that menstruation should never restrict education, health, or dignity. The policy aims to break stigma, improve…
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EBONYI GOV REWARDS D’TIGRESS STAR BLESSING EJIFOR WITH ₦30M, HOUSE & HONOURS
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has honoured Blessing Ejifor, star centre of Nigeria’s D’Tigress basketball team, with ₦30 million, a duplex home, and induction into the Ebonyi Hall of Fame. At a reception in Abakiliki, Nwifuru also announced ₦50 million funding to build a standard basketball court to nurture young talents ahead of the next…
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EDO MINORITY LEADER WORRIED BY LOW VOTER TURNOUT IN OVIA BY-ELECTION
Minority Leader Charity Aiguobarueghian of the Edo House of Assembly expressed concern over the low voter turnout in the Ovia Federal Constituency by-election despite a peaceful voting process. Speaking after voting, he cited voter apathy fueled by limited publicity, short notice, and disillusionment following recent elections. Aiguobarueghian confirmed smooth BVAS operations and full election materials…
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KANO POLICE DETAIN 288 SUSPECTED THUGS AMID BY-ELECTION VIOLENCE
Kano State Police have arrested 288 suspected thugs disrupting the by-elections in Bagwai/Shanono and Ghari/Tsanyawa constituencies, which are held to replace the late Assembly member Halilu Kundila. Police Commissioner Alhaji Ibrahim Bakori revealed that the violent tactics, including voter intimidation with weapons, scared many eligible voters from participating. Despite the unrest, security agencies are working…
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MACBAN PRESIDENT: “KWARA FULANIS ARE VICTIMS OF INSECURITY, NOT CRIMINALS”
Alhaji Baba Usman Ngelzarma, National President of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN), insists Kwara’s Fulanis are suffering victims of banditry and rustling, not the cause of insecurity. He says the violence in Kwara is a spillover from neighboring states like Zamfara, and pastoralists face daily attacks, kidnappings, and media bias.Ngelzarma calls for unity among…
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MINOR EXPLOSION, FIRE REPORTED AT ILESE BARRACKS; NO CASUALTIES – NIGERIAN ARMY
A minor explosion followed by a fire broke out early Thursday at the 42 Engineers Brigade storage building in Ilese Barracks, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun. The Nigerian Army confirmed no lives were lost or injuries sustained, thanks to swift action by troops and the Ijebu-Ode Fire Service that contained the blaze. An investigation is underway to determine…
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FEC APPROVES $125M ISLAMIC BANK LOAN TO BOOST ABIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVE
The Federal Executive Council has approved a $125 million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) loan for Abia State’s Integrated Infrastructure Development Project, a key part of a $263.8 million co-financing plan including funds from AfDB and Canada–Africa Development Bank. The project will upgrade over 160km of roads in Aba and Umuahia, tackle erosion issues, and create…
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INEC ASSURES FREE, FAIR BY-ELECTION IN ZAMFARA’S KAURA NAMODA-SOUTH
INEC Zamfara guarantees a transparent and smooth bye-election on August 16 for the Kaura Namoda-South State Constituency, following the seat’s vacancy after the late Aminu Kasuwar-Daji’s death. Electoral materials have been distributed to all 109 polling units covering 59,488 registered voters, ensuring readiness across six registration areas. Eight political parties, including APC, PDP, and NNPP,…
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11 NIGERIAN MINERS RESCUED FROM CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC THANK FG FOR SWIFT ACTION
Eleven Nigerian miners stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR) have expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the federal government for their timely rescue after enduring nearly a year of harsh and life-threatening conditions. Lured by a Nigerian agent and a Chinese national, the miners were abandoned without pay for 11 months, facing…
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NSCDC DEPLOYS OVER 20,000 PERSONNEL TO SECURE SATURDAY BY-ELECTIONS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 20,850 officers to protect lives, election materials, and critical infrastructure during Saturday’s by-elections across 16 constituencies in 12 states. NSCDC Commandant-General Ahmed Audi emphasized a peaceful, professional operation in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, the lead agency for election security. Audi urged all voters…
