Author: NewsUltra360
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FEMALE JOURNALISTS CALL ON MEDIA BOSSES TO PRIORITIZE THEIR SAFETY
Female journalists are urging media owners and managers to take full responsibility for protecting reporters—especially women—from threats like online abuse, sexist attacks, and physical violence. The call comes from a two-day workshop in Abuja organized by Media Rights Agenda (MRA), highlighting the growing dangers female reporters face in today’s hostile environment. The communique stresses the…
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LAGOS LAUNCHES PPP PILOT TO BOOST WATER SUPPLY WITH INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT
Lagos State is kickstarting a pilot Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative to revolutionise water delivery, tackling rising demand from urban growth with tech-driven, sustainable solutions. The two-day stakeholder meeting, supported by WaterAid Nigeria, highlights the state’s commitment to expanding infrastructure, improving efficiency, and ensuring uninterrupted access to clean water for all Lagosians. LWC’s MD Mukhtaar Tijani…
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FG LAUNCHES ₦10M INTEREST-FREE LOAN TO BOOST TERTIARY STAFF WELFARE AND CAREER GROWTH
The Federal Government unveils the ₦10 million Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), an interest-free loan scheme aimed at improving welfare, career development, and financial stability for academic and non-academic staff across Nigerian tertiary institutions. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa calls it a strategic empowerment platform under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Reform Agenda, designed…
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MEDICAL STUDENT AT OAU TAKES HIS OWN LIFE AFTER FAILING EXAMS FOR SECOND TIME
A 200-level Dentistry student at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ajibola Ibitayo, tragically committed suicide after learning he would have to repeat an academic year for the second time. The university confirmed he took his life at home in Ejigbo, Osun, following the release of his semester results. His father is a medical doctor. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simeon…
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130 GOLFERS TEED UP FOR 10TH LGAN WESTERN ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP IN AKURE
Over 130 golfers, including 60 women and 70 men, have arrived in Akure for the 10th Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Western Zone Golf Championship at Crosscreek Golf Club. The four-day event, themed “Golfing with the Stars,” aims to encourage more women into golf while promoting fitness, stress relief, and mental wellness. The tournament…
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ENUGU GOV LAUNCHES 100 CNG BUSES, PROMISES 20,000 JOBS AND ECONOMIC BOOST
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has unveiled 100 modern Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and five new bus terminals, pledging to create at least 20,000 jobs and drive the state’s GDP toward $30 billion in six years. The new transport system promises affordable, accessible, and seamless travel, supporting schools, markets, and major routes while…
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NIGERIA HOLDS 70% OF ILLEGAL ARMS IN WEST AFRICA, URGES UNITY TO FIGHT MENACE
At a Naval Warfare seminar in Calabar, NCCSALW’s South South Director, Alex Ebimiebo, revealed Nigeria accounts for 70% of the 11 million illegal small arms in West Africa, fuelling violence, displacement, and economic strain. With 2.2 million internally displaced and 26,000 refugees in neighbouring countries, he stressed that tackling this crisis requires everyone’s involvement and…
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FCTA DEMOLISHES CRIMINAL HIDEOUT IN APO TO BOOST SECURITY
The Federal Capital Territory Administration’s City Sanitation Taskforce has torn down a notorious criminal hideout in Apo Resettlement, Abuja, tackling one of the city’s identified “dark spots” linked to killings and crime. Director of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, revealed the area posed a serious threat to residents due to armed robbery and drug peddling. Security…
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KADUNA BEGINS DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTH INSURANCE CARDS TO VULNERABLE GROUPS
Kaduna State has started issuing health insurance ID cards to 15,916 vulnerable people, including pregnant women and children under five, under its Health Insurance Scheme. Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Balarabe emphasised that health is a fundamental right and this initiative bridges the gap from vulnerability to security—providing access to quality care and easing the heavy…
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PLAN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH NAWOJ TO BOOST ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH IN BAUCHI & SOKOTO
Plan International Nigeria and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) have teamed up to strengthen advocacy and capacity building for women’s rights and youth groups in Bauchi and Sokoto. Through their new MoU, they’ll drive the ASPIRE project, aiming to impact 20 million girls over five years by tackling barriers to sexual and reproductive…
