Author: NewsUltra360
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SOUTH WEST UNDER SIEGE: AFENIFERE URGES URGENT SECURITY ACTION
Banditry, kidnappings on the rise as Yoruba leaders demand swift response The South West faces a security crisis, with banditry and kidnappings now a near-daily reality, warns Afenifere. The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group raised the alarm after a special meeting at the residence of its leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, expressing frustration over what it called ineffective…
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KWARA LAWMAKERS OK N656.5BN BUDGET, BOOST GOV ABDULRAZAQ’S 2026 PLAN
Assembly adds N10.5bn after review, says spending aligns with state priorities Kwara State lawmakers have raised the 2026 budget to N656.5 billion, approving an additional N10.5bn on top of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s original proposal. The revised budget got the green light on Friday after the House adopted the report of its Finance and Appropriation Committee…
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USE YOUR PHONE, DON’T LET IT USE YOU — PROF PATE TELLS NIGERIAN YOUTHS
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHERE (FUK) Vice-Chancellor warns against fake news, hate speech, urges digital responsibility Young Nigerians must become digitally conscious and media-literate to avoid turning their devices into tools of harm, Prof. Umar Pate, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Kashere, has said. Speaking at the 29th and 30th combined convocation of Modibbo Adama University,…
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KWARA FORESTS FLUSHED: ARMY SMASHES TERROR CAMPS IN MAJOR OFFENSIVE
Troops raid bandit hideouts, rescue kidnap victims as Operation Igbo Danu delivers results The Nigerian Army has scored major wins in Kwara State, clearing terrorist hideouts and dismantling supply routes in a coordinated assault tagged Operation Igbo Danu (Forest Flush). The week-long operation, carried out by troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade in collaboration with…
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ONITSHA MAIN MARKET GETS A FACELIFT AS SOLUDO, TRADERS AGREE ON PHASED REMODELLING
After talks at Government House, traders back upgrade plan aimed at order, safety and global standards Anambra State Government has reached a deal with traders to kick off a phased remodelling of the Onitsha Main Market, paving the way for better infrastructure, order and sustainability. Governor Chukwuma Soludo announced the agreement after a dialogue with…
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NCAA TO AIRLINES: ADD SPECIAL NEEDS OPTION TO TICKET BOOKINGS OR FACE SANCTIONS
Regulator moves to guarantee inclusive air travel for passengers with disabilities The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered all domestic airlines to build a mandatory “special needs/assistance” option into their ticket booking platforms, giving passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility easier access to support. In a statement issued in Abuja, NCAA’s Director of Public…
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UN ON THE BRINK: GUTERRES WARNS OF IMMINENT FINANCIAL COLLAPSE
Unpaid dues, outdated rules push the world body toward a cash crunch UN Secretary-General António Guterres has sounded a stark alarm: the United Nations could be heading for financial collapse unless member states urgently clear unpaid dues or agree to overhaul the organisation’s financial rules. In a letter to UN ambassadors, Guterres said the crisis…
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NAIRA ENDS WEEK STRONGER, GAINS AGAINST DOLLAR
CBN reforms boost confidence as local currency posts steady week-long rally The naira wrapped up the week on a positive note, appreciating further against the U.S. dollar at the official market to close at ₦1,386.55/$1 on Friday. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show the currency gained ₦10.43, a 0.7% improvement from Thursday’s…
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NGX ENDS WEEK MIXED AS MARKET VALUE JUMPS ₦184BN
Fresh share listings lift capitalisation despite a slight dip in the index Trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed on a mixed note on Friday, with market capitalisation climbing by ₦184 billion even as the benchmark index slipped slightly. Market value rose 0.17% to ₦106.15 trillion, boosted mainly by Presco’s additional 166.7 million shares and…
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LIRS SHIFTS EMPLOYERS’ TAX FILING DEADLINE TO FEB. 7
More time for businesses as Lagos tax office grants one-week extension The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has given employers a short breather, extending the deadline for filing annual tax returns from February 1 to February 7. LIRS Chairman, Dr Ayodele Subair, said the move is to help employers submit accurate and complete returns,…
