Author: NewsUltra360
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ONE GASSOL, ONE FUTURE — ACHO RIGHTEOUS JOINS APC STAKEHOLDERS MEET
The political tempo is rising in Gassol as unity takes centre stage. Hon. Acho Righteous, incoming Member representing Gassol I Constituency in Taraba State, has thrown his weight behind party mobilisation efforts, attending the APC Stakeholders’ Meeting and e-Registration exercise held in Mutumbiyu, Gassol Local Government Area. The meeting brought together key party and government…
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“NO MORE SIDELINES” — EKITI, OKE-ERO DEMAND A FAIR SHOT
After decades of waiting, stakeholders from Ekiti and Oke-Ero say enough is enough. Political leaders, youths and community voices from Ekiti and Oke-Ero LGAs in Kwara State have renewed calls for inclusion and fair representation in the Ekiti/Oke-Ero/Irepodun/Isin Federal Constituency, warning that long-running exclusion has slowed development and weakened grassroots governance. At a packed town…
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KWARA SKIES ROAR AS TROOPS POUND BANDIT HIDEOUTS
Air strikes above, boots on the ground — the military is turning up the heat on bandits in Kwara. The Nigerian military has launched intense air and ground offensives against armed bandits terrorising parts of Ifelodun, Edu and Patigi LGAs of Kwara State, smashing hideouts and scattering criminal gangs. Security sources say the coordinated operation…
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ACHO RIGHTEOUS SET TO DUMP OLD TIES, MAKES APC SWITCH OFFICIAL
🧭 Taraba politics is about to witness a major realignment. Hon. Acho Righteous has formally announced his official reception into the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a fresh political chapter and a notable boost for the ruling party in Taraba State. According to the invitation circulated, the reception will hold on Monday, January 26, 2026,…
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GAMBARI WARNS: PERSISTENT INSECURITY AND EXCLUSION COULD CRIPPLE NIGERIA
Former Chief of Staff to late President Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has cautioned that ongoing insecurity, inequality, and exclusion in Nigeria could have severe national consequences. Speaking at Al-Qalam University’s 17th Pre-Convocation Lecture in Katsina, Gambari stressed that Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads, tested by demography, climate stress, technology, and geopolitics. “A divided North…
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UN SOUNDS ALARM OVER U.S. MIGRANT TREATMENT AMID RISING ICE DEATHS
Families torn apart, dignity under threat. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has slammed the U.S. for the “growing dehumanisation of migrants,” warning that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) practices are violating basic human rights and due process. Türk highlighted widespread surveillance, arrests, and detentions of undocumented migrants—even in hospitals, schools, places…
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UNAA OPENS NATIONAL HELPLINES TO TACKLE GENDER VIOLENCE
Silence is no longer the only option. The United Nations Association of Africa (UNAA) has launched two help desk helplines — 08000333333 and 08028761406 — to support victims of violence against women and girls across Nigeria. Unveiled in Lagos during activities marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the initiative aims…
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FG SETS STAGE FOR TEACHERS’ TURNAROUND IN 2026
Big reforms start with the people in the classroom. The Federal Government has announced the Nigeria Teachers’ Summit 2026, a two-day event aimed at putting teachers at the heart of education reform. Slated for Tuesday and Wednesday in Abuja, the summit will focus on boosting teachers’ welfare, professionalism, teaching quality and learning outcomes. Themed “Empowering…
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KANO CHEERS YUSUF’S NNPP EXIT
“No godfathers, just governance.” That’s the mood on the streets of Kano. Residents across the state are applauding Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for resigning from the NNPP, saying the move gives him full independence to govern, appoint key officials, and deliver on campaign promises without political interference. From Gwale to Fagge, Hotoro to Bunkure, citizens…
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SHETTIMA BACK HOME AFTER POWER DIPLOMACY TOUR
From West Africa to Davos—Nigeria made its case on the global stage. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, where he represented President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, and led Nigeria’s delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in…
