Author: Starnews NG

By: Sunday Ameh The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the African Action Congress (AAC) has called for the immediate dismissal of Minister Nyesom Wike over what it described as the “shameless misuse of public office” after he allegedly travelled to Dubai for the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayor’s Forum with his two…

The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has called on the people of Ondo State to unite and speak with one voice in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Tunji-Ojo, who was represented by Chief Muyiwa Asagunla, made the call in a goodwill message at the well-attended programme marking the defection of members of…

…Alleges attempt to obstruct police probe, mislead public By: Sunday Ameh  The family of the late Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, has faulted claims by one of the deceased’s wife, that she has access to the police autopsy report on his death. In a strongly worded statement, the…

— Peretei hails Aiyedatiwa, Adetimehin, Tunji-Ojo for support Members of the Nigeria Workstation, a grassroots media advocacy, research and strategy group, have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring the move as the end of opposition politics in Ondo State. The convener of the group, Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, made this known on Wednesday…

By: Sunday Ameh President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the official instruments of release granting presidential pardon and clemency to selected individuals who were earlier convicted for various offences across the country. According to a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President acted after due consultations…

By: Sunday Ameh Teachers and staff of Government Day Secondary School, Amule, Ilorin, Kwara State, were left embarrassed and dehumanized after the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWASUBEB), Professor Raheem Adaramaja, allegedly ordered them — including the Vice Principal — to sweep the school premises during an inspection visit. According…

The Publisher of Starnews NG, Pastor Olumide Akinrinlola, has raised concerns regarding what he perceives as inconsistent communication from the Ondo State Government concerning recently announced approvals for road construction and rehabilitation projects across the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday and directed to Mr. Adeniyan Ebenezer, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Lucky…

By: Sunday Ameh The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has fixed hearing for a landmark human rights case filed against the Federal Republic of Nigeria and several top government officials over the alleged unlawful detention and persecution of human rights activist, Comrade Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho. Aghogho, a known…

By: Sunday Ameh The 16th Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammadu Sanusi II, has faulted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its continued reliance on heavy borrowing despite the removal of petrol subsidy — a policy that was expected to free up significant government revenue. Speaking on…

By: Sunday Ameh The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old woman, identified as Okonkwo Onyinye, over her alleged involvement in a ₦24 million robbery and kidnap case in the state. Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday, said Onyinye was apprehended by operatives attached to the…