Author: NewsUltra360
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PROTEST ROCKS NYSC CAMP MOVE AS KWARAPOLY SHUTS DOWN
A tense protest over the NYSC camp arrangement has forced a shutdown of Kwara Polytechnic. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has ordered the immediate closure of KwaraPoly to protect lives and property after students protested the use of the institution as a temporary NYSC orientation camp. According to the Acting Registrar, AbdulHafis Amin, the school had granted…
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FCT COUNCIL POLLS: INEC KICKS OFF PVC COLLECTION JAN 22
Got a PVC waiting for you? INEC says come and pick it up — in person. The Independent National Electoral Commission will begin distributing 128,396 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the Federal Capital Territory from Thursday, January 22, ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections. FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, Aminu Kasimu Idris, said collection…
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OTTI SETS SIGHTS ON FARM REVIVAL, AGRO-INDUSTRIAL BOOM IN ABIA
From abandoned farm settlements to value-added exports — Abia wants more than raw crops, Governor Alex Otti has declared. Speaking in Nvosi during a visit by the Anambra–Imo River Basin Development Authority (AIRBDA), Otti said his administration is reclaiming idle farm settlements and shifting the state from subsistence farming to full-scale agro-processing. “We don’t just…
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GET DIPLOMACY RIGHT OR GET IT WRONG — ENIKANOLAIYE WARNS
Misused diplomatic terms aren’t just grammar mistakes — they can confuse the public and irritate other nations, Nigeria’s foreign affairs aide has warned. Speaking at the National Defence College in Abuja, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs, said sloppy use of diplomatic language in public discussions and media reports…
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ILORIN SHUTS DOWN TO HONOUR BELOVED CHIEF IMAM
Ilorin stood still as thousands thronged the Emir’s Palace to bid farewell to Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, the late Chief Imam of Ilorin, whose life of faith, learning and service touched generations. Led by the Imam Imale of Ilorin, the emotional funeral prayers drew scholars, traditional rulers and dignitaries from across Nigeria, with security stretched…
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KWARA HOLDS ITS BREATH AS MONARCH’S SON WALKS FREE
A glimmer of hope in a tense ordeal: Olaolu Olanipekun, son of the Oniwo of Afin, has regained freedom weeks after bandits stormed the palace and abducted the royal family and residents in Kwara. Security sources confirmed Olaolu’s release, though details remain sketchy and it’s unclear if ransom was paid. Sadly, the monarch, Oba Simeon…
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NAPTIP DECLARES 2026 “YEAR OF NO MERCY” AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKERS
Abuja – The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched a crackdown on human traffickers in 2026, following 93 convictions and 2,500 rescued victims in 2025. ⚖️🚨 Director-General Hajiya Binta Bello warned, “Traffickers, leave this criminal enterprise now or face the full weight of the law.” High-profile suspects, including operators…
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NEDC INVESTS ₦3B IN EYE CARE, LAUNCHES SPECIALIST TRAINING IN MAIDUGURI
Maiduguri Eye Hospital is getting a major upgrade as the North East Development Commission (NEDC) rolls out cutting-edge ophthalmology equipment worth over ₦3 billion and kicks off a two-week specialist training program. 👁️💡 The initiative aims to fight preventable blindness and develop highly skilled eye-care professionals across the North-East. Doctors, nurses, optometrists, and biomedical engineers…
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SUPER EAGLES CLINCH AFCON BRONZE, GUMEL LAUDS RESILIENCE
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have made the nation proud again, securing the bronze medal at the 2025 AFCON with a commanding win over Egypt. NOC President Habu Gumel praised the team’s grit and mental toughness, noting their strong comeback after a tough semi-final loss. “The Super Eagles have once again showcased the famous ‘never-say-die’ Nigerian spirit…
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UN RUSHES AID TO MIGRANTS FREED FROM TORTURE CAMPS IN LIBYA
Hundreds of migrants rescued from illegal detention sites in eastern Libya are receiving urgent assistance from the UN Migration Agency (IOM) after enduring appalling conditions and torture. Last week, 195 migrants were freed from a shuttered camp in Ajdabiya, where 21 bodies were also recovered. In Kufra, authorities uncovered an underground detention site three meters…
