Tag: #NewsUltra360
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JACK-RICH, ERIC TRUMP PUSH FOR SRONGER U.S.-NIGERIA PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE AFRICA’S GROWTH
A stronger partnership between Nigeria and the United States could unlock new opportunities for economic growth, industrialisation and job creation across Africa, according to business leader Tein Jack-Rich. Speaking at the Celebrate America 250 event in Washington, D.C., the President of Belemaoil Group said Nigeria’s abundant natural resources, youthful population and strategic importance position it…
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DEMOCRACY MUST IMPROVE LIVES TO SURVIVE, EXPERTS TELL GOVERNMENTS AT ABUJA POLICY LAB
Democracy must deliver meaningful results for citizens if open societies are to remain strong and resilient, experts have said. At the second Abuja Policy Lab organised by the German Embassy, policy experts, diplomats and civil society leaders warned that rising disinformation, political polarisation, insecurity and declining trust in institutions are putting democracies under increasing pressure…
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AIR PEACE COMPLETES SOUTH AFRICA EVACUATION, BRINGS HOME 1,393 NIGERIANS
Air Peace has concluded the Federal Government’s humanitarian evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, returning the final batch of 308 evacuees aboard its Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The airline said the final flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, bringing the total number of Nigerians evacuated to 1,393 across five dedicated missions. It…
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SANWO-OLU INSPECTS LEKKI DRAINAGE PROJECTS, PROMISES LASTING FLOOD SOLUTION
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inspected ongoing drainage and channel clearance projects along the Chevron–Victoria Garden City (VGC) corridor in Lekki, assuring residents that the government is implementing lasting measures to tackle flooding. The governor toured key drainage routes from Okun-Ajah through Orchid Road, Sangotedo, Ogombo, Iwerekun and the Chevron-VGC Ajiran axis. He said…
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ARGENTINA FIGHT BACK TO BEAT ENGLAND 2-1, REACH WORLD CUP FINAL
Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in a thrilling semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium in the United States. After a closely contested first half ended goalless, England took the lead in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon finished calmly from a Morgan Rogers…
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COAS PLEDGES STRONGER SUPPORT FOR NIGERIAN ARMY UNIVERSITY BIU
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to expanding and strengthening the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), with renewed support for infrastructure, academic development and research. Speaking during a meeting with the university’s Governing Council and Management Team in Abuja, Shaibu described NAUB as a strategic institution…
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ARMY WARNS AGAINST FALSE SOCIAL MEDIA NARRATIVES THAT UNDERMINE TROOPS
The Nigerian Army has urged Nigerians to refrain from spreading false and misleading information on social media, warning that such narratives undermine the morale of troops risking their lives to protect the country. The appeal was made by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, during a meeting with the Defence Correspondents…
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MHWUN PUSHES FOR N500,000 LIVING WAGE, BETTER SECURITY AND GREATER WOMEN’S INCLUSION
The Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) has renewed its call for a national living wage of 550,000 naira, saying the current economic realities demand better pay for Nigerian workers. The union made the demand during its 22nd North Central Zonal Conference, Women Workshop and Award Presentation in Ilorin, Kwara State. Speaking on…
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MAN, 73, REMANDED FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL ABUSE OF 15-YEAR OLD GIRL
An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court in Isabo on Wednesday, remanded a 73-year-old man, Olarenwaju Hamid, in prison for allegedly having carnal knowledge of a teenager and attempting to procure an abortion. The prosecutor, Mr Saheed Abiodun, said the defendant committed the offence sometime in March at Idi-Ori, Abeokuta. He alleged that the defendant, who was the…
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GROUND EQUIPMENT DAMAGES AIR PEACE AIRCRAFT, DISRUPTS FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Air Peace has confirmed that one of its Airbus A320 aircraft was damaged on the ground at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (MMA1) in Lagos after a baggage conveyor belt vehicle operated by the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) struck one of the aircraft’s engines. The airline said the incident occurred shortly after a flight…
