Author: NewsUltra360
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OVER 15,000 HERDERS FLEE NIGERIA AMID RISING INSECURITY – MIYETTI ALLAH
Worsening insecurity has forced over 15,000 Nigerian herders and families to flee to neighbouring countries, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) revealed during the inauguration of Kwara State’s new MACBAN chairman. National president Alhaji Baba Usman Ngelzarma highlighted that Fulani pastoralists are among the worst hit by banditry, kidnapping, and cattle rustling, with over…
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FEC APPROVES MAJOR FUNDING TO UPGRADE NATIONAL POWER INFRASTRUCTURE
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has green lit significant funding to modernise Nigeria’s power infrastructure, aiming to boost electricity supply and fuel industrial growth. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu announced approval of four key projects, including a N13 billion compensation payout for the Lagos Transmission Industrial Project backed by a $238 million JICA loan. This…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU SET TO VISIT JAPAN AND BRAZIL FOR KEY SUMMITS AND BILATERAL TALKS
President Bola Tinubu leaves Abuja Thursday for official visits to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stop in Dubai. In Japan, he’ll attend TICAD9 in Yokohama from August 20-22, focusing on Africa’s economic transformation, private investment, and sustainable development. He’ll engage world leaders and Japanese CEOs invested or interested in Nigeria. Next, Tinubu heads to…
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NCC AND ONSA PEACEFULLY RESOLVE NOGASA STRIKE THREAT, SAVE TELECOM NETWORKS
A looming strike by the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), which threatened to cut diesel supplies to telecom sites nationwide and cause a major communication blackout, has been successfully halted thanks to swift intervention by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). Under NSA…
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FLOOD IN EBONYI’S ENOHIA ITIM KILLS FIVE, THREE MISSING, HUNDREDS OF FARMERS AFFECTED
A deadly flood struck Enohia Itim community in Afikpo LGA, Ebonyi State, claiming five lives with three still missing after heavy rain on August 1. Over 800 farmers had their farmlands destroyed, with floodwaters sweeping away residents—including children—and submerging large plantain plantations. Rescue efforts recovered five bodies, while three remain unaccounted for. Ebonyi SEMA’s Executive…
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IOM AND MISSION 89 LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO END CHILD TRAFFICKING IN SPORTS
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has teamed up with Mission 89 to launch “The Line We Don’t Cross,” a global campaign tackling the growing problem of child trafficking disguised as sports opportunities. IOM’s Ugochi Daniels stresses, “No child should be trafficked under the guise of sport.” The campaign exposes how traffickers prey on young…
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FUEL CONSUMPTION DROPS TO 1.44 BILLION LITRES IN JUNE, NMDPRA REPORTS
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reports a 16.4% drop in fuel consumption for June 2025, with total evacuation falling to about 1.44 billion litres. Despite a slight 1.7% rise in diesel supply, overall distribution—including diesel truck-out, household kerosene, and automotive gasoline—declined sharply. Gasoline supply took the biggest hit, dropping nearly 48%…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITHDRAWS COMPLAINT AGAINST COMFORT EMMANSON AFTER APOLOGY
The Federal Government has withdrawn the criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson following appeals from well-meaning individuals and her sincere remorse, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced. After giving her statement alongside her lawyer, Emmanson’s regret led to Ibom Air retracting charges, paving the way for her release from Kirikiri Prison this week. Keyamo also secured…
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GOOGLE AND GOMYCODE LAUNCH “BUILD WITH AI” TO TRAIN 1,000 NIGERIAN DEVELOPERS
Google has teamed up with GOMYCODE to launch “Build with AI,” an 11-week program aimed at equipping 1,000 Nigerian developers with cutting-edge Generative AI skills. This initiative seeks to fast-track Nigeria’s role in the global AI economy by providing access to advanced tools like Gemini and expert-led training that blends in-person classes with hands-on labs.…
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YOLA FLOOD VICTIMS CALL ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO INVESTIGATE MINING
Victims of the devastating July 28 flood inYola, Adamawa, which killed 23 and affected about 4,000 households, are urging the Federal Government to launch an independent probe into a local mining company’s dam for allegedly releasing excess water that worsened the disaster. They claim state officials cleared the company despite video evidence showing water rushing…
