Author: Starnews NG
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Tinubu Sparks Reactions After Calling Himself ‘Governor’ During 2027 Campaign Council Inauguration
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has attracted attention after mistakenly referring to himself as “Governor Bola Tinubu” while speaking at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election in Abuja. The verbal slip occurred on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa’s Banquet Hall, where Tinubu addressed…
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“Tinubu Should Emulate This” – Nigerians React to Obi’s Fitness Video
By George Omagbemi Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has attracted attention online after sharing a video of himself exercising in a gym ahead of the 2027 general election. The video, posted on Wednesday, October 14, shows Obi working out on a treadmill while promoting a message of…
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Shettima Calls Peter Obi ‘Master of Bogus Statistics’ Over Bangladesh Comparison
By George Omagbemi ABUJA, Nigeria | October 15, 2026. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticised Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, describing him as a “master of bogus statistics and incoherent economic prescriptions” over his comparisons between Nigeria and Bangladesh. Shettima made the remarks on Wednesday, October 14, during the inauguration of the…
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Accord Leaders Query Adeleke Over Role In Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign
By Opeyemi Adelakun Two leaders of the Accord Party in Lagos State have asked Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to clarify his loyalty to the party following reports that he has been appointed coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in Osun. The leaders, Oke Sewedo, a party chieftain in Lagos West Senatorial District,…
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FG Approves New Power Grid To Tackle Frequent Collapses
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government has approved plans to develop new Eastern and Western electricity grids as part of efforts to tackle Nigeria’s recurring national grid collapses. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this at a recent HBSAN energy conference in Lagos, saying the government was preparing to commence the procurement process for…
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Osun Police Arrest 45-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Defilement
By Ameh Sunday Enyo-ojo The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Adeyemo Mukaila, over the alleged defilement of a victim in Ikire, Osun State. The suspect was arrested after residents reportedly apprehended him and handed him over to the police following an incident in the Ilupeju area of the town. The Police…
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NPFL: Oputa wins Rangers’ Player of the Month award
By Ameh Sunday Enyo-ojo Rangers International defender Oputa Chibueze Calistus has been named the club’s Player of the Month for September 2026. Oputa clinched the award after polling 627 votes to defeat seven other nominees in the club’s monthly poll. According to Daily Post, the defender beat Igwilo Chimaobi, Azeez Falolu, Daniel Itodo, Austin Opara,…
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NCS Drafts Ex-Internationals Jonah Adamu, Priscilla Agera For Volleyball Development
By Paul Joseph The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed former Nigerian international Jonah Adamu as supervising head coach of its men’s and women’s volleyball teams ahead of the second phase of the 2026 Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League. The Head of Sports of the NCS, Samuel Onikeku, announced the appointment on Wednesday,…
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NBA Okitipupa Election Dispute: Akure Court Fixes December 3 For Hearing
By Paul Joseph The Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State, has adjourned the dispute over the controversial election of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Okitipupa Branch, to December 3, 2026, for hearing. The case returned to the court on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with the plaintiffs filing a fresh application seeking to amend their…
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Fact-check: Clarifying Dangote’s Olokola Port Project and Ondo’s Proposed Refinery
Public confusion has surrounded recent claims by the Ogun and Ondo State governments concerning major industrial projects along the Olokola coastline. Some reports have mistakenly suggested that Aliko Dangote is building a new refinery in Ondo State. However, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery remains located in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos, with a reported production capacity…
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2027 Elections: Nigerians Will Be Proud of Police, IGP Disu Assures
By Ameh Sunday Enyo-ojo Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has assured Nigerians that police officers will demonstrate professionalism before, during and after the 2027 general elections. Disu said the Nigeria Police Force had reviewed its performance in previous elections and would apply the lessons learnt to improve its conduct during the forthcoming polls. He gave…
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ICPC Opposes Jimi Lawal’s Bail as Court Fixes October 16 Hearing in El-Rufai Case
By George Omagbemi KADUNA, Nigeria | October 14, 2026. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has opposed the bail application filed by Jimi Lawal, the second defendant in an alleged financial misconduct case involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The Federal High Court in Kaduna, presided over by Justice Hauwa’u…