APC Chairman Sacked
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Zamfara State, Tukur Danfulani, has been sacked by the ward executive of the party in Galadima, Gusau Local Government Area of the state. The ward executive led by its deputy chairman, Garba Bello, and fifteen others on Saturday sacked the state chairman for alleged lack of good leadership, and discrimination against party members who violate the laws of the APC. He was also accused of diverting the activities of the party to some people who were not the leaders of the APC in Zamfara State. Speaking with the journalists in Gusau,
Burna Boy gifts Tony Tetuila briefcase full of cash
Veteran Nigerian singer, Tony Tetuila, has received a briefcase of cash after an encounter with the self-acclaimed African Giant, Burna Boy, at a popular nightclub. The chance meeting between the two musicians occurred recently at a vibrant hotspot in Lagos, where Burna Boy reportedly gifted Tetuila with a sum of millions of naira. In a video circulated online, Tetuila was captured on stage, performing one of his hit singles, ‘E Go Better,’ surrounded by a scatter of $100 bills intermixed with bundles of N500 notes. Amidst his performance, Tetuila momentarily paused the show to acknowledge the presence of Burna Boy,
Court bars Amaewhule, 24 others from parading as Rivers lawmakers
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has barred the Speaker of the state Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, and the other 24 lawmakers from parading as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Justice Charles N. Wali gave this order in a case in suit number PHC/1512/CS/2024, filled by Victor Oko Jumbo (Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly) Sokari Goodboy, Orubienimigha Timothy, members of the Assembly. The suit is against Martin Amaewhule and 24 others, the Governor of Rivers State, the Attorney General of the state, and the
JUST IN: First Bank Issues Fresh Notice To Customers
By Our Correspondent First Bank has announced the extension of the suspension of processing fees on cash deposits until 30 September 2024. This decision comes in alignment with the directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Consequently, customers will not incur the previously announced 2% and 3% processing fees for individual and corporate accounts, respectively. In a notice sighted by Starnews, the bank wrote: "We write to inform you that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the suspension of processing fees on cash deposits until 30 September 2024. "As a result, we will continue to accept cash
Yahaya Bello Should Appear In Court, Judge Rules
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) request for the former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to appear for trial has been granted. Justice Emeka Nwite, in his ruling, emphasized the importance of Bello's presence in court, even if the arrest warrant was questionably obtained. The decision comes after the judge set today, May 10, as the date to rule on Bello's application to revoke the arrest warrant issued against him on April 17. Despite arguments from Bello's counsel to set aside the warrant, the court upheld the necessity for his
Tinubu confers GCON national honour on Awujale
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON), on the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona, for his immeasurable and invaluable contributions to national development. The President who was represented by his Vice, Alhaji Kashim Shettima Friday at the Olabisi Onabanjo University ,Ago Iwoye, for a book presentation on “Reinventing Governance in Nigeria”, as part of activities marking his 64th coronation as a Paramount ruler and 90th birthday. The ceremony also featured the inauguration of Oba Sikiru Adetona School of Governance, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun
Group Urges APC To Sanction Jimoh, Oke for Alleged Anti-Party Activities
By Our Correspondent A group within the All Progressive Congress in Ondo state, the People’s Assembly (OPA), has urged the party's leadership to take action against two governorship aspirants, Jimoh Ibrahim and Chief Olusola Oke. They are accused of undermining the democratic process in the selection of the party's candidate for the November 16 election. Addressing a press conference in Akure, the convener of the group, Comrade Olufemi Lawson, and publicity secretary, Isijola Kikelomo, accused the aspirants of disrespecting the office of the governor of Ondo State and attempting to discredit Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the party's chosen candidate. The group
Ondo University Sacks Deputy Vice Chancellor
By Our Correspondent The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration and Clinical Services of the Ondo state-owned University of Medical Science, UNIMED, Ondo town, Ondo state, Prof Adolphus Loto, has been sacked. According to a statement issued by the Assistant Registrar, Public Relations Unit of the institution, Temitope Oluwatayo, the sack followed the adoption and ratification of the Senate decision by the Governing Council at its 22nd Statutory meeting held at the Council Chamber, Medical Village Campus, Ondo. Oluwatayo stated that "The decision of the Senate was predicated on the former DVC’s unbecoming conduct including frivolous, spurious and unsubstantiated allegations against the
Ondo healthcare system in sorry state
To say the least, the ondo state healthcare system is in a pitiable state compared to its glorious moment during Dr Olusegun Mimiko’s regime which ended eight years ago. Starnews NG reports that the foundation for this monumental destruction was laid by the late Rotimi Akeredolu himself when, in his wisdom, chose to run the system as a one-man show by refusing to constitute the management board of the primary healthcare commission, the hospital management board, the teaching hospital management committee for the past seven years. It's now a gory sight to see all the health facilities, from the Local
Man sets to be buried alive for 24 hours in challenge
A Nigerian man identified as Young C has embarked on a challenge to be buried alive in a coffin for 24 hours. He made this known in a post on his Instagram page on Wednesday, stating that the stunt was genuine and not a hoax. He announced his intention to broadcast live footage from the coffin at night. Sharing a video on his Instagram account on Wednesday, he said, "I am going to be spending the next 24 hours buried in this casket. Guys, this is real, not fake. "And the most amazing part is that I am going to
