Tag: #NewsUltra360
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U.K WITHDRAWS DIPLOMATIC STAFF FROM IRAN AS REGIONAL TENSIONS ESCALATE
The United Kingdom has temporarily withdrawn its remaining diplomatic staff from Iran as hostilities between the United States and Iran continue to intensify, with fresh overnight airstrikes adding to growing regional tensions. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said its embassy would continue operating remotely because of the deteriorating security situation. It also…
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NIGERIA WINS SIX MEDALS AT 2026 PAN-AFRICAN MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD
Nigeria has secured six medals at the 2026 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) held in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, highlighting the country’s growing strength in mathematics on the continental stage. The National Mathematical Centre (NMC) said the Nigerian team won five silver medals and one bronze medal. Chimfimnanya Aghaduno and Damaris Oyerinde each claimed two silver medals—one…
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SELF-RELIANCE: HOW 2 KANO WOMEN ARE EXCELLING WITH AKARA BUSINESS
Amid hardship, two Kano women, Halima Bello and Elizabeth Odeh, have recounted how their roadside akara (bean cakes) business is thriving. The women who operate at different times of the day and at different location within the state metropolis have turned the humble bean cakes business into a reliable source of livelihood for their families.…
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WORLD BRAIN DAY: EXPERT PROFFERS TIPS FOR A HEALTHY BRAIN
Wife of Anambra state Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged Nigerians to adopt healthy lifestyles to enhance their brain health, describing a healthy brain as the foundation for a sound and healthy life. She made the call in a message on Wednesday July 22 in Awka, to commemorate the 2026 World Brain Day. Dr Soludo…
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KWARA BEGINS STATEWIDE DIGITAL BIRTH, DEATH REGISTRATION
The National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced full digital registration of births and deaths across all 16 local government areas of Kwara State, marking a major step towards expanding legal identity coverage and improving demographic data for national planning. Speaking in Ilorin, the NPC Federal Commissioner for Kwara State, Dr. Yahaya Isiaka Alada, said the…
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BRICS YOUNG SCIENTISTS CALL FOR STRONGER ARCTIC RESEARCH, TOURISM AND CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS
BRICS young scientists are pushing for stronger international collaboration on the future of the Arctic. At the Youth Arctic: Science for the Future conference in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, researchers and experts from BRICS countries explored opportunities for cooperation in areas such as environmental protection, energy, logistics, tourism and Arctic development. A key focus of the discussions…
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NIGERIA ARMY GRADUATES 192 YOUTHS, EXPANDS SKILLS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME FOR MILITARY
The Nigerian Army has graduated 192 beneficiaries of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) Youth Empowerment Project, reinforcing its commitment to skills development and entrepreneurship. Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, said practical skills and continuous learning remain essential for self-reliance, job creation and national development.…
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NAVY UNCOVERS 9 ILLEGAL REFINING SITES IN RIVERS
The Nigerian Navy said it has uncovered 9 illegal refining sites in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers. This was contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, on Tuesday July 21 in Abuja. Folorunsho said that the sites were uncovered during an operation carried out by personnel of…
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NESREA INVESTIGATES SUSPECTED CHEMICAL SPILL ON KADUNA-ABUJA EXPRESSWAY
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has launched an investigation into a suspected chemical spill on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway following a truck accident that left a white foamy substance at the scene. In a statement on Wednesday July 22, NESREA said its Kaduna State Field Office, led by State Coordinator Mr Hena…
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GERMANY SEEKS STRONGER ENERGY, TRADE TIES WITH NIGERIA
Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Nigeria in energy, trade and investment, describing the country as a strategic partner and a reliable supplier helping to strengthen Europe’s energy security. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made the pledge during a reception in Lagos ahead of high-level talks with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Bianca…
