Tag: #NewsUltra360
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SGF CONDEMNS KILLING OF BENUE MACBAN CHAIRMAN, CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ARREST OF SUSPECTS
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has strongly condemned the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Risku Mohammed, and his associate. In a statement on Sunday, Akume described the killings as a setback to ongoing peacebuilding efforts in Benue…
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GLOBAL DRUG USE HITS RECORD HIGH AS 331 MILLION PEOPLE USED DRUGS IN 2024 – UN REPORT
Global drug use reached a record high in 2024, with an estimated 331 million people using drugs worldwide, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) World Drug Report 2026. The report shows that 6.2% of the world’s population aged 15 to 64 used drugs in 2024, up from 5.2% a decade…
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NIGERIA EYES UN SECURITY COUNCIL SEAT AFTER WINNING KEY UN ELECTION
Nigeria has set its sights on securing a seat on the United Nations Security Council next year following another diplomatic success at the global body. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, made the declaration after Nigeria’s candidate, Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia, won re-election to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women…
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COLOMBIAN ENVOY URGES NIGERIAN ENTREPRENEURS TO TAP AfCFTA OPPORTUNITIES FOR GLOBAL GROWTH
Young Nigerian entrepreneurs have been encouraged to take advantage of opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand their businesses and compete in international markets. Speaking at the Trade Commissioners Summit 2.0 in Abuja, Colombian Honorary Consul to Nigeria, Mrs. Maricel Romero, urged entrepreneurs involved in foreign trade to identify products unique…
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WOMEN IN AVIATION (WIA) CALLS FOR REGULATORY REFORMS, TAX RELIEF AND GREATER INCLUSION TO DRIVE INDUSTRY GROWTH
Nigeria’s aviation industry needs urgent regulatory reforms, tax relief and stronger gender inclusion policies to achieve sustainable growth, according to Women in Aviation International (WAI), Nigeria Chapter. Speaking in Lagos, WAI President, Dr. Rejoice Ndudinachi, said multiple charges imposed by aviation agencies continue to increase operational costs for airlines. She called for a harmonised single-charge…
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OPEN DEFECATION : NASARAWA ARRESTS 42 RESIDENTS OVER LACK OF TOILET FACILITIES
Nasarawa State Government has arrested 42 residents for living in houses without toilet facilities, as part of efforts to curb open defecation and improve environmental sanitation across the state. Mr Abubakar Mohammed, Chief Prosecution Officer, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, disclosed this while briefing newsmen after the June monthly environmental sanitation exercise on Saturday…
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EXPERT WARNS AGAINST CHARGING PHONES ON BED WHILE SLEEPING
An electrical safety educator, Mr Patrick Okoye, has advised Nigerians to avoid keeping their phones on the bed to charge it while asleep saying that it increases the risk of fire incidents. He gave the advice during an electrical safety awareness programme on Saturday June 27 in Awka, Anambra state. Okoye said placing mobile phones…
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WORLD CASSAVA DAY: EXPERT ADVOCATES VALUE ADDITION
The Chief Innovation and Commercialisation Officer of Matna Foods Ltd., Dr Tony Bello, on Saturday June 27, urged stakeholders to prioritise value addition to unlock the full industrial and economic potential of Nigeria’s cassava sector. Bello said although Nigeria remains the world’s largest cassava producer, with annual output exceeding 60 million metric tonnes, the achievement…
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CANCER SURVIVORS SEEK BETTER MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, AFFORDABLE TREATMENT
Surviving cancer is only part of the journey. For many survivors, the emotional, psychological and financial challenges continue long after treatment ends. That was the message from cancer survivors, caregivers and health experts at the 2026 Cancer Survivors Gathering in Abuja, where they called for stronger mental health support and more affordable access to quality…
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TRADIGITAL ART KEY TO NIGERIA’S GLOBAL CREATIVE LEADERSHIP – EXPERT
The Creative Director of Revolving Art Incubator (RAI), Jumoke Sanwo, during an interview in Lagos on Saturday June 27, said tradigital art can position Nigeria as a global leader in hybrid creative innovation while preserving its rich cultural heritage. She described tradigital art as the intersection of archival materials, traditional practices and digital technologies. The…
