Tag: #NewsUltra360
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FG ASSURES ABUJA RESIDENTS AFTER MILD EARTH TREMOR, ORDERS CONTINUOUS MONITORING
The Federal Government has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that there is no cause for alarm after a mild earth tremor was recorded in parts of Abuja. According to the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), the light seismic event occurred at about 11:23 a.m. on Tuesday August 4 and was classified as…
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TINUBU ORDERS EFCC TO UNFREEZE OSUN ACCOUNTS DAYS TO ELECTION
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to approach the court and vacate the order freezing accounts belonging to the Osun State Government, saying the action should not create the impression of federal interference ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a State House statement issued on Thursday, the…
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OSUN GOVERNMENT HEADS TO COURT OVER EFCC ACCOUNT RESTRICTION
A legal and political dispute has emerged in Osun State after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly restricted access to one of the state government’s accounts with First Bank, about 10 days before the Aug. 15 governorship election. The state government says the action could disrupt its operations and has moved to challenge…
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176 WORO KIDNAP VICTIMS REGAIN FREEDOM AFTER SIX MONTHS IN CAPTIVITY
A total of 176 women and children abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have regained their freedom, six months after they were taken captive during a deadly attack on the community. The Kwara State Government announced the release on Wednesday, describing it as a major breakthrough in ongoing security…
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BIRTH, DEATH REGISTRATION: NPC SEEKS SUPPORT OF ZAMFARA STAKEHOLDERS
The National Population Commission (NPC) has called for stakeholders’ support in the state-wide digital birth and death registration exercise. The Federal Commissioner of the commission in charge of Zamfara, Nasiru Magarya made the call in Gusau on Tuesday, at the commencement of the exercise under the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system. Magarya a…
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LAWMA URGES PROPER DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL WASTE
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged healthcare facilities and residents to ensure proper handling and disposal of medical waste. The authority gave the advice in a public awareness message shared on its official X handle on Wednesday. LAWMA said used syringes, needles, gloves, bandages and other healthcare waste required proper handling and disposal…
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TROOPS RESCUE 14 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER RUSTLED LIVESTOCK IN SOKOTO
Troops of the 8 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army have rescued 14 kidnapped victims and recovered 281 livestock from bandits who attacked Horo Birni Village in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A credible source in the army made this known on Wednesday in Sokoto. According to the source, troops responded swiftly to…
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AFRI INVOICE TO RECRUIT 100 PROFESSIONALS FOR E-INVOICING SUPPORT
Afri Invoice, an accredited e-invoicing service provider, says it will recruit more than 100 professionals across Nigeria to support businesses transitioning to the mandatory e-invoicing system of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). The company’s founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Odenore, said the recruitment would strengthen its capacity to provide implementation, technical support and compliance…
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FG TO ESTABLISH SIX REGIONAL AUTISM CENTRES IN 2027
The Federal Government plans to establish six regional autism centres across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones in 2027 to improve access to diagnosis, therapy and research services for children with autism and other developmental conditions. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, disclosed this in Abuja during an engagement with stakeholders, saying the centres would also support…
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MEDICAL EXPERTS URGE STRONGER SUPPORT FOR BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS
Medical professionals in Lagos have called for stronger support systems for nursing mothers to improve breastfeeding rates and promote healthy child development. The experts made the call at a programme organised by Alimosho General Hospital to mark the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, themed “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.” Prof. Elizabeth…
