Author: NewsUltra360
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OGUN TURNS 50: TUESDAY DECLARED PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Governor Abiodun urges residents to join Golden Jubilee celebrations. To mark Ogun State’s 50th anniversary, Governor Dapo Abiodun has declared Tuesday a public holiday across the state. The move aims to give residents time to fully participate in the Golden Jubilee activities. The Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, said the milestone celebrates five…
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LAGOS COURTS INVESTORS AT NIGERIA–UAE FORUM
Sanwo-Olu promises a business-friendly Lagos as city positions itself for global investment. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday urged local and international investors to explore Lagos’ vast opportunities, pledging supportive policies, robust infrastructure, and a secure environment. Speaking at the Nigeria–UAE Investment Forum, ‘Investopia Global Africa’, the governor highlighted key projects including the Lekki Deep Sea…
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APC DENIES ADC CLAIMS, DEFENDS E-REGISTRATION DRIVE
Party says critics are spreading falsehoods as millions voluntarily register under “Renewed Hope Agenda”. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it pressured civil servants to take part in its electronic membership registration. APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka described the allegations as false, baseless, and deliberately…
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MAKOKO MAKEOVER: LASG SAYS SAFETY, NOT EVICTIONS, DRIVES REGENERATION
Amid public debate, Lagos insists its urban renewal push is about saving lives, upgrading communities and following global best practice. The Lagos State Government has doubled down on its urban regeneration plans, saying projects in Makoko and other communities are guided first by safety of lives, constant engagement and international standards. At a press briefing…
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NGX OPENS WEEK IN GREEN AS INVESTORS POCKET ₦9BN
A modest lift in the index, but stock pickers found plenty of winners despite broad sell-offs. Nigeria’s equities market kicked off the week on a positive note, with investors gaining about ₦9 billion as trading closed slightly higher on Monday. Market capitalisation edged up 0.01% to ₦106.162 trillion, while the All-Share Index inched up 14.24…
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EBONYI KILLINGS: POLICE NAB DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, 2 MONARCHS
Fresh arrests deepen the probe into a brutal land dispute that left four people dead in Edda. Police in Ebonyi State have arrested Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, Coordinator of the Amasiri Development Centre, alongside two traditional rulers, over the gruesome killing of four persons in Edda LGA. The arrests followed a joint security operation involving the Police,…
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AFRICA’S 180TCF GAS STUCK AS RULES, MARKETS FAIL TO ALIGN — NUPRC
The gas is there, the demand is real — but broken policies and fragmented markets are keeping Africa’s energy wealth underground. More than 180 trillion cubic feet of discovered natural gas across Africa remains untapped because of unaligned fiscal rules, inconsistent regulations and fragmented markets, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned. Speaking…
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FG PUSHES PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN LOCAL CONTENT FOR AFRICA’S GAS BOOM
From box-ticking to real industrial power — Nigeria wants local content that delivers jobs, tech and global competitiveness. The Federal Government is calling for a major rethink of Africa’s local content strategy, urging a shift from compliance-based rules to performance-driven frameworks that can truly power industrial growth in the gas sector. Speaking at the 2026…
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PDP IS NO CHARITY, STILL A POLITICAL FORCE – WIKE
FCT minister urges party faithful to return to the grassroots and rebuild The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has pushed back against narratives of decline in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting the party remains a formidable political force — not a charity organisation. Speaking at the 105th PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting…
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PDP SAYS LEGAL STORM IS OVER, UNITY TIME NOW
Court battles fade as party leaders call for healing, trust and a fresh start The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it’s turning the page after months of internal crisis, declaring that the legal storm is over and the focus must now be on reconciliation and unity. Speaking at the party’s 85th Board of Trustees (BoT)…
