Author: NewsUltra360
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W.H.O CHIEF URGES CEASEFIRE IN D.R.C TO CURTAIL EBOLA OUTBREAK
The World Health Organisation has called for an immediate ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to help tackle the Ebola outbreak. WHO Director General, Tedros Ghebreyesus made the call on Thursday May 28 in his message to the people of DRC posted on the agency’s website. The WHO chief urged people…
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CHILDREN’S DAY: NAPPS CALLS FOR URGENT PROTECTION OF NIGERIAN CHILDREN
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has called for urgent protection of Nigerian children, teachers and schools to secure the nation’s future. The association made the call in a statement signed by its National Secretary, Dr Kayode Adeyemi, and National President, Hajia Samira Jibir, in Ibadan on Thursday. Extending warm wishes to…
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CHILDREN’S DAY: VICTIMS FROM OGBEMUDIA STADIUM INCIDENT IN BENIN NOT DEAD – CDM
The Chief Medical Director, Edo Specialist Hospital, Dr Anthonia Njoku has clarified the social media reports, alleging that five pupils died during the Children’s Day celebration at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Benin. Njoku made the clarification on Thursday May 28 in Benin, while addressing newsmen. Speaking on why the children were seen on the floor…
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RAYMOND DOKPESI REMEMBERED THREE YEARS AFTER: THE MEDIA PIONEER WHO GAVE NIGERIANS A VOICE
NewsUltra360 Special Report Three years after his passing, Nigeria continues to remember High Chief Dr. Raymond Anthony Aleogho Dokpesi, OFR, as a trailblazing broadcaster, businessman and patriot whose contributions helped redefine the country’s media and democratic landscape. Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications Plc, owners of Raypower FM and Africa Independent Television (AIT), died on May…
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POLICE IN KWARA ARREST THREE FOR VANDALISM, ARMED ROBBERY
The Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) of the Kwara State Police Command has arrested three involved in vandalising government-installed solar streetlights and carrying out armed robbery-related activities along the Asa Dam/Dangote Road axis in Ilorin metropolis. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the operation, carried out in…
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ICAO URGES AIRLINES, GOVERNMENTS TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SAFETY MEASURES AMID EBOLA OUTBREAK
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has urged governments and airlines to adhere strictly to health safety guidelines introduced after the COVID-19 pandemic, following an Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The outbreak, linked to the Bundibugyo strain, has been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with additional confirmed cases in neighbouring Uganda. ICAO…
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AFRICA DAY: DIPLOMATS, EXPERTS CALL FOR STRONGER IMPLEMENTATION OF AU INTEGRATION FRAMEWORKS
Diplomats and international relations experts have called for stronger implementation of African Union (AU) integration frameworks as Africa marks the 2026 Africa Day. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, Prof. Tunji Asaolu of the African School of Diplomacy and International Relations said the continent must go beyond discussions and focus on practical steps toward…
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APC EX-ASPIRANT OSIFO CONGRATULATES TINUBU, MERGES CAMPAIGN STRUCTURE
Former APC presidential aspirant, Stanley Osifo, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the party’s presidential flagbearer following the recent primary election. In a letter made available in Lagos, Osifo described Tinubu’s victory as a reflection of his decades of political experience, resilience, and leadership. He also praised the conduct of the primary,…
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EID-EL-KABIR: CDS OLUYEDE URGES UNITY, SALUTES TROOPS’ SACRIFICES
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on members of the Nigerian Armed Forces to continue to embrace unity, sacrifice and patriotism as Nigerians celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. In his goodwill message, Oluyede described the festival as a reminder of faith, obedience and selfless service, noting that these values are key to national peace…
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EID EL-KABIR: LEADERS IN KWARA CALL FOR PEACE, UNITY AND COMPASSION
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, have in separate goodwill messages, urged Muslims to uphold the values of sacrifice, unity, and compassion as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir across Kwara…
