Tag: #NewsUltra360
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VICTONY RELEASES SOPHOMORE ALBUM ‘STARLIFE’
Nigerian singer Anthony Victor, popularly known as Victony, has released his highly anticipated sophomore album, “Starlife,” a 15-track project now available on major streaming platforms. The album features collaborations with BNXN, Young Jonn, Fola, Blaqbonez, Baby Boy AV and YKB, bringing together established Afrobeats artistes and emerging talents. “Starlife” follows Victony’s debut studio album, “Stubborn,”…
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ELEGUSHI HAILS OLU OF WARRI ON FIFTH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY
The traditional ruler of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Saheed Elegushi, has congratulated the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, on his fifth coronation anniversary, describing his reign as one of purposeful leadership and development. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Temitope Oyefeso, Elegushi praised Atuwatse for introducing fresh ideas and initiatives…
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ARMY URGES YOUNG OFFICERS TO STAY COMBAT-READY THROUGH CONTINUOUS TRAINING
The Nigerian Army has urged young officers to make physical fitness and continuous training a personal culture, stressing that operational readiness cannot depend on occasional exercises. Maj.-Gen. Kevin Ukandu, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL), gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja at the closing of the 2026 Army Headquarters Garrison…
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NAPTIP SEALS PORT HARCOURT MATERNITY OVER ALLEGED SALE OF THREE CHILDREN
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sealed a maternity facility in Elelenwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over allegations of child trafficking involving three children reportedly transferred for ₦13.5 million. The operation, conducted with officials of the Rivers State Ministry of Health, also led to the arrest of the facility…
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NIGERIA MOVES TO REVIVE AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING, DEEPEN LOCAL CONTENT — NADDC
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) says Nigeria is pursuing policy reforms, investment and stronger industry collaboration to deepen local content and revive automotive manufacturing. NADDC Director of Media, Mrs Susan Taiwo, disclosed this at a Human-Centered Data and AI Master Class organised for members of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of…
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US NARCOTICS BUREAU PLEDGES MORE SUPPORT FOR NDLEA, COMMENDS DRUG-FIGHTING EFFORTS
The United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (US-INL) has pledged to strengthen its partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and commended the agency’s recent successes in combating illicit drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. The Country Director of INL Nigeria, Derek Tolliver, gave the assurance on Thursday in…
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ISESE DAY: LAGOS TRADITIONAL RULERS PREACH RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE, PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE
Traditional rulers in Lagos State have called for religious tolerance, unity and peaceful coexistence as traditional worshippers across the state celebrate the annual Isese Day festival. The Lagos State Government declared Aug. 20 a work-free day for the celebration, which provides traditional worshippers an opportunity to honour and promote their cultural heritage and beliefs. Oba…
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WORLD MOSQUITO DAY: THE NEED FOR SUSTAINED EFFORTS AGAINST MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES
A pest control expert, Mr Bamidele Abiru, says between 600,000 and 700,000 people die from malaria annually in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to prevent mosquito-borne diseases. Abiru, Managing Director of Greenbox Facilities Limited, spoke during a medical outreach in Gosa Community, Abuja, to mark the 2026 World Mosquito Day. The outreach…
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WIKE ORDERS DEMOLITION OF 30 BUILDINGS ON ABUJA ROAD CORRIDOR
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of about 30 buildings allegedly constructed illegally along the Ring Road III corridor in the Karsana area of Abuja. Wike issued the directive on Thursday during an inspection of the ongoing Arterial Road N16 project, linking Ring Road II to…
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ILLICIT ARMS PROLIFERATION FUELING INSECURITY, VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA — NSA
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has identified the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons as a major driver of banditry, terrorism, organised crime and communal violence in Nigeria. Ribadu stated this in Abuja at a workshop on lessons from the 2016 National Baseline Survey on Illicit Small Arms and Light…
