Author: NewsUltra360
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COCAINE HIDDEN IN PHONE CHARGERS: NDLEA ARRESTS SUSPECTED DRUG TRAFFICKER
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected drug trafficker, Dunu Bethel Ebubechukwu, over an alleged attempt to smuggle 1.2kg of cocaine to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, concealed inside phone chargers. NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi said Ebubechukwu was arrested on Friday, September 4, 2026, during an intelligence-led sting operation at Article Market, Ojo,…
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NIGERIA FACILITATES EX-PRESIDENT KOROMA’S RETURN TO SIERRA LEONE
Nigeria has facilitated the safe and dignified return of former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma to Freetown after more than two years of temporary relocation to Nigeria. Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said she accompanied Koroma to Sierra Leone on the instruction of President Bola Tinubu. She explained that his return followed sustained…
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LIONEL MESSI AND NIGERIA’S SHARED FOOTBALL HISTORY
Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football has brought back a remarkable chapter in Nigeria’s football history, marked by memorable encounters with the Super Eagles and Flying Eagles at major tournaments. For Nigerian fans, Messi was more than Argentina’s iconic No. 10—he was the teenager who tormented the Flying Eagles in 2005, the magician in Beijing…
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NCC SEIZES PIRATED BOOKS WORTH MILLIONS IN GARKI MARKET
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has confiscated several cartons and bags of suspected pirated books worth about 7 million naira during an enforcement operation at Garki Market in the Federal Capital Territory. The commission said the raid, led by its Director of Operations, Femi Ajala, followed credible intelligence on the alleged storage and distribution of…
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FENCING: NIGERIA’S INKOSI BROU WINS 2026 FIE SATELLITE SABRE VIKING CUP
Nigeria’s 18-year-old fencing prospect, Inkosi Brou, has won the 2026 FIE Satellite Sabre Viking Cup in Reykjavik, Iceland, adding another international medal to Nigeria’s growing fencing record. Brou, who entered the tournament as the highest-ranked fencer, began his campaign in the round of 16 with a 15-4 victory over Hamid Al Maazmi of the UAE.…
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NIGERIAN ARTIST TURNS NATURAL CLAY INTO PAINT FOR CONTEMPORARY PORTRAITS
Nigerian creative artist Olatunde Emmanuel has developed an innovative technique of converting natural clay into paint for contemporary portraits, promoting the use of locally sourced materials in the country’s art industry. Emmanuel said his interest in clay painting began in childhood after he noticed clay leaving stains on a canvas-covered table. The idea resurfaced while…
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EKO 2026 TO SHOWCASE NIGERIA’S SPORTING POTENTIAL, NEXT GENERATION TALENTS
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Sunday September 6, said the maiden National Intermediate Games, EKO 2026, will provide an important platform to showcase Nigeria’s sporting potential and discover the next generation of talents. Olopade expressed confidence in Lagos State’s readiness to host the Games, commending Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and…
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PETE EDOCHIE URGES NIGERIANS TO PRESERVE CULTURAL IDENTITY, VALUES
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has urged Nigerians to preserve their cultural identity and uphold traditional values, particularly through dressing and respect for elders. He made the call while speaking on Isbae U’s podcast, Curiosity Made Me Ask, as he reflects on his career and approaches his 80th birthday. Edochie praised the Yoruba people for…
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ORGAN TRAFFICKING: WELLINGTON CLINICS DENIES INVOLVEMENT, CITES M.O.U. WITH SPECIALIST FIRM
Wellington Clinics, Abuja, has denied involvement in alleged organ trafficking linked to the case of kidney donor Abubakar Hassan, saying its role was limited to providing medical facilities for a transplant procedure conducted by an independent specialist team. The hospital’s Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director, Dr Charles Ugwuanyi, said in an interview with News…
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EPL: HAALAND HITS 300 CAREER GOALS AS MAN CITY BEAT COVENTRY
Erling Haaland reached a major career milestone on Sunday, scoring his 300th club goal as Manchester City defeated Coventry City 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium. The victory maintained City’s perfect start to the Premier League season, with the Norwegian striker’s third goal of the campaign proving decisive. Haaland struck in the 26th minute after Enzo…
