Author: NewsUltra360
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SPAIN GRAPPLES WITH DEVASTATING WILDFIRES, TWO DEAD AND THOUSANDS DISPLACED
Spain is battling 14 major wildfires, claiming two lives and forcing around 6,000 people to evacuate across seven regions, including the hardest-hit northwest provinces of Ourense, Zamora, and León. Authorities suspect some fires were deliberately set and investigations are ongoing. An intense heatwave complicates firefighting efforts, with temperatures soaring up to 45°C, worsening the dry…
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THE SERPENT’S GIFT: NOLLYWOOD THRILLER HITS CINEMAS AUGUST 29
Get ready for a gripping Nollywood drama! “The Serpent’s Gift,” directed by Kayode Kasum and produced by Winifred Mena-Ajakpovi, drops in cinemas on August 29. Set in Eastern Nigeria and steeped in Igbo traditions, the film unravels the suspense and family drama following the sudden death of a respected businessman. With shifting loyalties, buried secrets,…
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LASUED TO SCREEN 4,500 PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS FOR DRUGS BEFORE ADMISSION
Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) is stepping up admission standards with mandatory drug tests for 4,500 hopeful students. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye revealed the move follows a past incident involving a drug-addicted student, aiming to ensure a healthy, disciplined student body and uphold the school’s teacher-training reputation. No matter how good their UTME or…
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NAFDAC SEIZES OVER 10,000 CARTONS OF UNREGISTERED TOMATO PASTE AND COSMETICS IN LAGOS RAID
NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement team has confiscated 10,000+ cartons of unregistered tomato paste and various cosmetics at Lagos Trade Fair Market, aiming to protect Nigerians from harmful, unregulated products. Dr. Martins Iluyomade stressed that these items pose serious health risks, with deaths from substandard goods surpassing even those caused by Boko Haram. The agency is…
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LIBERIA PARTNERS WITH JIGAWA TO BOOST RICE PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY
Liberia’s Agriculture Minister, David Akoi, is teaming up with Jigawa State to transform Liberia’s rice industry and cut heavy import reliance. On a study visit in Dutse, Akoi praised Jigawa’s success in rice cultivation and vowed to apply lessons learned to help Liberia produce at least 70% of its rice needs—cutting down imports and ensuring…
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GERMAN PRESIDENT FRANK-WALTER STEINMEIER KICKS OFF SAIL BREMERHAVEN 2025
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier set sail aboard the historic training ship Gorch Fock to launch the Sail Bremerhaven 2025 festival, thrilling thousands of spectators along the Bremerhaven waterfront. As the official patron, Steinmeier will formally open this massive five-day maritime event, featuring a parade led by Alexander von Humboldt II and followed by a stunning…
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NBA CONDEMNS TREATMENT OF COMFORT EMMANSON ON IBOM AIR, DEMANDS JUSTICE
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the reckless and unlawful treatment of Comfort Emmanson aboard Ibom Air, calling it a serious violation of her dignity and privacy. NBA slammed the public stripping, humiliating filming, and online circulation of indecent images as degrading and criminal, demanding those responsible be prosecuted. They criticized Ibom Air’s…
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AVIATION DRAMA WRAPS UP: COMFORT EMMANSON CLEARED, KWAM 1 FLIES AGAIN — WITH A TWIST!
When airport chaos hits headlines, everyone holds their breath — but now, the curtain has fallen on the recent unruly passenger saga with a surprising plot twist! In a swift move showered with a dose of compassion, Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced the withdrawal of all criminal complaints against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom…
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NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE RACES TO RECAPTURE ESCAPED INMATES IN NASARAWA
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is working closely with sister security agencies to recapture 16 inmates who broke out of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State. So far, seven have been caught and returned. The Comptroller General, Sylvester Nwakuche, has launched an investigation into how the escape happened. Security has been tightened…
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NIPR AVIATION HUB LAUNCHES STRATEGY TO TACKLE UNRULY PASSENGERS
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Aviation Hub is teaming up with key aviation stakeholders like NCAA, FAAN, and the Ministry of Aviation to curb rising unruly passenger incidents that threaten safety and disrupt air travel. Chairman Basil Agboarumi says the plan focuses on extensive staff training in conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity, and crisis…
