Author: NewsUltra360
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“SAVE THE VULTURES”, NIGERIAN CONSERVATION GROUP CRIES OUT
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for urgent and coordinated action to halt the decline of Nigeria’s vulture population, warning that illegal killing, trafficking and trade in vulture parts could push the birds towards extinction. The foundation, on Saturday September 5, in a statement marking the 2026 International Vulture Awareness Day, said four of…
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GANI MEMORIAL: CSOs DEMAND SECURITY, LIVING WAGE REFORMS
Rights activists, labour leaders and civil society organisations have called for urgent reforms to tackle insecurity, economic hardship and challenges threatening Nigeria’s democratic development. They made the call on Saturday September 5 at the 17th Gani Fawehinmi Memorial Lecture and Civil Justice Legacy Project in Ikeja. Speaking, participants urged Nigerians and governments to sustain the…
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WORLD RUGBY EDUCATORS ARRIVE IN NIGERIA FOR CAPACITY BUILDING
World Rugby educators have arrived in Nigeria for a five-day technical capacity-building programme designed to strengthen coaching and match officiating structures in the country. The programme, organised by the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), will hold in Abuja from Sept. 9 to Sept. 13. According to the federation, participants will receive training in Level 1…
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WORLD CHARITY DAY: KOGI FIRST LADY EMPOWERS 500 WOMEN
The wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, has on Saturday September 5, empowered more than 500 women and vulnerable persons with cash and food items as part of activities marking the 2026 World Charity Day in Lokoja. The initiative, organised under her Homemaker Empowerment Initiative, included a charity road walk from Obasanjo Square…
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ALAAFIN INSTALLS EX-FIRSTBANK CEO ADEDUNTAN AS BALOGUN OF OYO
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has formally installed former FirstBank Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, as the new Balogun of Oyo. The colourful ceremony held on Saturday September 5 at the Alaafin’s Palace and attracted traditional rulers, government officials and other dignitaries. Adeduntan succeeds the late Dr Victor Olunloyo, former…
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MAKINDE WARNS TRADITIONAL RULERS AGAINST PARTISAN POLITICS
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has cautioned traditional rulers against partisan politics, stressing that royal institutions must remain neutral and serve as a father to all, regardless of political affiliation. Makinde spoke on Saturday September 5 in Eruwa during the first coronation anniversary of the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola, where he was conferred…
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NIGERIA QUALIFY FOR ICC U-19 WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens have qualified for the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup for the second time after defeating Zimbabwe by four runs in the Africa Qualifier Division 1 final in Tanzania on Saturday September 5. Batting first after winning the toss, Nigeria posted 98 runs for six wickets in 20 overs. Captain…
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FIRE RAZES MULTIPLE SHOPS AT KANO’S KOFAR WAMBAI MARKET
A fire outbreak has destroyed six buildings used as shops and storage facilities at the Babban Layi plastic shops section of Kofar Wambai Market in Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service said the incident occurred on Friday night, September 4, with a distress call received at about 9:43 p.m. Firefighters from several stations were…
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ONAIYEKAN URGES NIGERIANS TO SUPPORT BOOKS IN DIGITAL, A.I. ERA
Cardinal John Onaiyekan has called for sustained support for books and literary works, saying they remain vital for preserving knowledge and human experiences despite the rapid growth of digital technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Onaiyekan spoke in Abuja, on Saturday September 5, at the launch of a trilogy — Oderaa, Quaeso Manus and In Vinea…
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KWARA BILLBOARD DISPUTE DEEPENS AS ADVERTISER CHALLENGES KWASAA
The controversy over the removal of a campaign billboard belonging to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu, at the Geri Alimi Underpass in Ilorin has deepened, with the advertising agency managing the facility challenging the Kwara State Government’s explanation. Almubarak Marketing Agency, on Friday September 4, claimed it had operated the advertising…
