Tag: #NewsUltra360
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CANADA ANNOUNCES $30M NEW SUPPORT INITIATIVES IN WEST AFRICA
Canada has announced more than $30 million new support for initiatives in Nigeria and across West Africa. The Secretary of State for International Development, Canada, Mr Randeep Sarai, announced this at a reception organised in his honour by the Canadian Deputy High Commission on Friday night in Lagos. He said the initiatives would strengthen health…
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NEMA RECEIVES 497 NIGERIAN MIGRANTS REPARTRIATED FROM NIGER REPUBLIC
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Friday May 22 at about 12:40 PM, received 497 Nigerian migrants at the Malam Amini Kano International Airport, Kano, who had been repartriated from Niger Republic. Dr Nura Abdullahi, Head of Operations, NEMA Kano Office, said the exercise was a voluntary repartriation, and not a forced evacuation. He…
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VGADA HAILS NDLEA OVER LAUNCH OF RADIO STATION FOR DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS
The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) Detox Centre has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for launching Clean Beat 91.5 FM Abuja. According to VGADA, the radio station represents a strong step forward in public enlightenment and prevention efforts against drug abuse in Nigeria. It said the initiative will also help reduce stigma…
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PHYSICAL FITNESS KEY TO MILITARY READINESS AND OPERATIONAL SRENGTH
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has stressed that physical fitness is key to the combat readiness and operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He made this known during the Second Quarter 2026 Armed Forces Route March held in Abuja, where he was represented by the Chief of Defence Policy…
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KCCN: CULTURE REMAINS A POWERFUL FORCE FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND UNITY
Culture is being described as a powerful force for shaping nations and strengthening global unity. This was the message in Abuja at the 2026 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, organised by the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN) in collaboration with Youths Orientation for Development (YOD) and UNESCO. The event featured cultural…
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CHINA, NIGERIA STRENGTHEN CULTURAL DIPLOMACY THROUGH TEA, SILK ROAD HERITAGE EVENT
China and Nigeria have deepened cultural diplomacy through a heritage-focused event held in Abuja, showcasing traditional arts, music, and tea culture. The 2026 “Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon” featured performances such as tea ceremonies, guqin music, incense rituals, ceramic art, and tea tasting sessions. The event was organised by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria…
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UN AGENCIES INTENSIFY EBOLA RESPONSE IN EASTERN DRC
UN agencies have intensified response efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), delivering medical supplies, protective equipment, and logistical support. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said peacekeeping and humanitarian teams are supporting government-led response efforts, with Ituri identified as the epicentre of the outbreak. He noted that operations…
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ICJ RULES STRIKE ACTION IS PROTECTED UNDER KEY ILO LABOUR CONVENTION
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that the right to strike is protected under a key International Labour Organization (ILO) convention. In its advisory opinion, the UN’s top court said strike action falls within the scope of the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87). The…
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PRESIDENCY DENIES REPORT ON PLAN TO RENAME NIGERIA, SCRAP SHARIA LAW
The Presidency has dismissed a viral report claiming that President Bola Tinubu plans to rename Nigeria and abolish Sharia Law in northern states. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga described the report as false and misleading, saying it is aimed at creating tension and confusion in the country. He also denied claims about a…
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TINUBU COMMENDS NDLEA OVER MAJOR TRANSBORDER DRUG BUST
President Bola Tinubu has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for a major breakthrough in dismantling a transborder drug trafficking network. The operation reportedly targeted a Nigerian-Mexican syndicate following weeks of intelligence-led coordination with international security partners. Several arrests were made, including foreign nationals and local collaborators, while illicit drugs and chemicals worth…
