Tag: #NewsUltra360
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FG PUSHES RANCHING, MODERN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION TO REFORM SECTOR
The Federal Government has called on pastoralists across Nigeria to embrace ranching and modern livestock production as part of efforts to reform the livestock sector. The Minister of Livestock Development said open grazing is becoming increasingly difficult due to population growth, climate change and expansion of farming activities. He added that sedentary livestock production would…
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KWARA POLICE TRAIN OFFICERS FOR NEW VIOLENT CRIME RESPONSE UNIT AHEAD OF INUGURATION
The Kwara State Police Command has carried out a capacity-building programme for officers of the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), as part of efforts to strengthen professional policing and improve operational efficiency in the state. The training sessions, held at the Police Officers’ Mess, GRA, Ilorin, focused on deepening officers’ understanding of policing…
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DIGITAL LIFELINE FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN: NIGERIA ORPHANAGE OPERATORS EMBRACE NEW DATA SYSTEM
No fewer than 14 million children are currently living in motherless baby homes and orphanages across Nigeria. The National President of the Association of Orphanages and Home Operators (ASOHON), DR. Gabriel Oyediji disclosed this on Thursday May 14 in Ilorin, Kwara State, during the launch of the ASOHON Kwara State chapter and a two-day training…
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EBONYI POLICE ARREST SELF-ACCLAIMED PROPHET OVER ALLEGED ABUSE OF CHILD ACCUSED OF WITCHCRAFT
The Ebonyi State Police Command says it has arrested a self-acclaimed prophet over the alleged abuse and humiliation of a child accused of witchcraft in Izzi Local Government Area. Police said the arrest followed a viral video showing the child being subjected to what authorities described as abusive and inhumane treatment. The child was rescued…
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NAVY CHIEF REAFFIRMS FOCUS ON MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT FOR SAFE NAVIGATION AND BLUE ECONOMY GROWTH
The Chief of Naval Staff has reaffirmed the importance of manpower development in ensuring safe navigation and supporting Nigeria’s blue economy. He made this known during a courtesy visit by the Hydrographer of the Federation to the Naval Headquarters in Abuja. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration, capacity building, and improving hydrographic operations. The Naval Chief…
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NBA, POLICE PUSH FOR STRONGER COLLABORATION TO STRENGHTEN JUSTICE SYSTEM IN LAGOS
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch and its Human Rights Committee have called for stronger cooperation between lawyers and the police to strengthen justice delivery in Lagos. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Ikoyi. Discussions focused on…
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POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS OVER ARMED ROBBERY IN NIGER, RECOVER WEAPONS
The Niger State Police Command has arrested two suspects over alleged armed robbery in Minna and recovered dangerous weapons during the operation. The arrest followed a report that armed individuals invaded a hotel and robbed guests of their valuables. Police operatives from the Maitumbi Division were deployed to the scene, leading to the arrest of…
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ZONING IS KEY TO NATIONAL COHESION AND EQUITY — OSITA OKECHUKWU
Former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Osita Okechukwu, has said that political zoning remains important for promoting national cohesion, inclusion, and equity in Nigeria. Speaking in Enugu while reacting to recent comments on zoning, Okechukwu described the arrangement as a foundational system designed to ensure fairness and representation across different regions of the country. He…
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FAKE WELDING CONTRACT LANDS UNIJOS GRADUATE IN ZAMFARA KIDNAP DEN
A graduate of the University of Jos, John Arum Azi, has narrated how suspected kidnappers allegedly lured him into captivity with a fake welding job offer and held him hostage for 11 days in a forest in Zamfara State. Azi shared his experience during a testimony at a church in Tudun Wada area of Jos…
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GHARI LGA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT, COMPLETES SCHOOL RENOVATION
Ghari Local Government Area in Kano State has restated its commitment to strengthening the education sector as a foundation for societal development. The Chairman of the council, Alhaji Hashimu Garba, said efforts will continue to improve learning conditions for students and teachers across the area. As part of ongoing projects, the council has completed the…
