Tag: #NewsUltra360
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DSS INTERCEPTS CACHE OF ARMS BOUND FOR BANDIT KINGPIN, NABS SUSPECT
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected arms courier in Kano State allegedly transporting weapons intended for delivery to a notorious bandit leader operating in Zamfara. According to a DSS operational report, the suspect was apprehended on Friday June12 in Gezawa Local Government Area following actionable intelligence. He was intercepted…
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OBI CALLS FOR URGENT MEASURES TO ENSURE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING IN NIGERIA
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has called for urgent measures to create a more business-friendly environment, and to drive entrepreneurship and economic growth. He made this call on Saturday June 13 at This Generation Project 2026, the annual conference of Summit Bible Church in Abuja, themed “Thriving in the…
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DHQ CONFIRMS DEATH OF ABDUCTED RETIRED GENERAL IN CAPTIVITY
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar, while in captivity after being abducted by terrorists. The Director of Defence Information, Major-General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday June 13 in Abuja, and expressed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s deep sorrow over the tragic loss. Uba said…
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WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOUR: KADUNA GROUP CALLS FOR STRONGER ACTION AGAINST CHILD EXPLOITATION
The Kaduna Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Support Working Group has called for renewed commitment and stronger enforcement of laws to eliminate child labour and protect children from exploitation. The Chairman of the group, Dr Terngu Gwar, made the call in a statement on Friday June 12 in Kaduna to commemorate the 2026 World…
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PLAY BOOSTS LEARNING, WELL-BEING OF PUPILS, SAYS LASUBEB
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) says playtime is not a break from learning but central to children’s thinking, feeling, and performance in school. LASUBEB Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Shittu, spoke in an interview in Lagos on Thursday June 11, on the side-lines of an event to mark International Day of Play. The event…
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MEXICO HUMBLES SOUTH AFRICA IN WORLD CUP OPENER
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Mexico City. The host took the lead in the 9th minute of the tie when Julian Quinones found the back of the net after South Africa’s Sphephelo Sithole made a defensive error. South Africa’s push for an…
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EXPERT CALLS FOR JUSTICE, ELECTORAL REFORMS, TO STRENGHTEN NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY
A political scientist, and peace and security activist, Dr Aliyu Yero, has called for justice, accountability and reforms in Nigeria’s democratic process to strengthen governance and improve citizens’ welfare. Yero made the call in an interview on Friday June 12 in Kaduna, while reflecting on Nigeria’s democratic journey and the challenges facing the country, stating…
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JUNE 12: FALANA, FALZ LEAD PROTEST OVER KIDNAPPINGS, HARDSHIP
Prominent lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), his son – Mr Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, alongside civil society organisations, youth groups, and others, on Friday June 12, staged a protest in Lagos. Chanting, the protesters converged at Ikeja Under Bridge, carrying placards with various inscriptions, calling for end to insecurity, hunger, bad governance, and…
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FRSC URGES NIGERIANS TO PRIORITISE ROAD SAFETY DURING DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATIONS
As Nigerians mark Democracy Day, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is urging all road users to make safety a top priority and help ensure a crash-free holiday period. In a goodwill message, FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed noted that public holidays often come with increased movement of people and vehicles across the country. He…
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N.E.S RAISES ALARM OVER INDISCRIMINATE WASTE DISPOSAL IN ABUJA, CALLS FOR STRONGER WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) has expressed concern over indiscriminate waste disposal and poor waste management practices across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), warning that the trend poses risks to both public health and the environment. Speaking at a stakeholders’ training on waste management in Abuja, NES President Dr. Efegbidiki Okobia said continued improper waste…
