Author: NewsUltra360
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ONE DAY, N310 MILLION: COURT SLAMS POLICE OVER ILLEGAL DETENTION OF LAWYER
A Delta High Court says unlawful arrest has a price — and the police must pay it. A Delta State High Court sitting in Ozoro has fined the Nigeria Police Force and its officers ₦310 million for the unlawful arrest and one-day detention of a lawyer, Otedjere Jude. In a strongly worded judgment, Justice E.O.…
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THIN STAFF, FULL CLASSROOMS: SRI LANKA’S SCHOOL TEACHER CRUNCH
New data shows thousands of schools running with single-digit teaching staff, raising concerns about learning quality and equity. More than 3,000 schools in Sri Lanka are operating with fewer than 10 teachers, exposing deep staffing gaps in the country’s education system, according to fresh figures from the Department of Census and Statistics. The data shows…
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PRIVACY FIRST: NDPC RALLIES NIGERIA ON ETHICS IN THE DIGITAL AGE
As AI and big data reshape the economy, stakeholders say trust, ethics and teamwork must come first. Stakeholders across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem have called for stronger collaboration, ethical governance and public trust as the country deepens its digital transformation. The message came through loud and clear at the National Data Privacy Summit organised by the…
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FOREST GUARDS BUST KIDNAP GANG, FREE 3 FARMERS IN KOGI
Swift action, gun recovered, victims safe — forest operatives tighten the noose on kidnappers along Abuja–Lokoja road. Forest security operatives in Kogi have foiled a kidnap attempt along the Abuja–Lokoja expressway, rescuing three abducted farmers and recovering an AK-47 rifle with 22 rounds of ammunition. The Nigeria Forest Security Services (NFSS) said the rescue followed…
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AI DEEPFAKES TARGETING CHILDREN SPARK GLOBAL ALARM – UNICEF
One classroom, one victim: UNICEF says AI is being used to sexualise children faster than laws can stop it. UNICEF is sounding a loud warning over the exploding use of AI to create sexualised images of children, saying weak laws and patchy safeguards are leaving millions exposed. New research across 11 countries shows at least…
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LAGOS ASSEMBLY LAUNCHES FULL AUDIT OF 57 LGs, LCDAs
All eyes on grassroots spending as lawmakers move to tighten accountability. The Lagos State House of Assembly has kicked off a comprehensive audit of accounts for all 20 LGAs and 37 LCDAs, signalling a tougher stance on transparency and prudent use of public funds at the local level. Opening the exercise in Ikeja, Prince Nureni…
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NIGER STATE LAUNCHES FREE CANCER DIAGNOSTICS, EXPANDS HPV VACCINATION
Early detection and prevention take center stage in fight against cancer. The Niger State Government has approved free cancer diagnostic services at designated public health facilities, aiming to tackle late diagnoses that contribute to thousands of cancer deaths each year. The announcement was made by Health Commissioner Dr. Murtala Muhammad-Bagana during the 2026 World Cancer…
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TRUST, ETHICS KEY TO NIGERIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE – STAKEHOLDERS
Experts urge stronger collaboration to protect personal data as Nigeria embraces emerging tech. At the National Data Privacy Summit in Abuja, stakeholders from government, regulators, and the private sector highlighted that trust, ethics, and collaboration are central to safeguarding personal data amid Nigeria’s digital transformation. The summit marked Global Data Privacy Day 2026 and the…
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TROOPS SCORE BIG IN NORTH-EAST: SUSPECTED ISWAP SUPPLIER ARRESTED, 700 REFUGEES RETURN HOME
Security forces ramp up pressure on terrorists while aiding safe repatriation of Nigerians from Cameroon. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have achieved major wins in the North-East, arresting a suspected ISWAP logistics supplier in Jakana, Borno, and safely repatriating 700 Nigerian refugees from Cameroon. Meanwhile, combined forces of 273 Task Force Tank Battalion and 29…
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NIGERIA SAVES ₦6TN IN FUEL IMPORTS AMID DOWNSTREAM REFORMS
Bold economic moves and deregulation are reshaping Nigeria’s fuel sector. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says full downstream deregulation and forex reforms have saved Nigeria over ₦6 trillion in fuel import losses in the first nine months of 2025. Speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 in Abuja, NMDPRA…
