Author: Starnews NG

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, on Tuesday afternoon for a visit to the Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area, following recent deadly attacks in the region. He touched down at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Makurdi around 12:58 pm and is scheduled to meet with key figures…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai stopped a surprise attack by Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters on the Naval Base at the Lake Chad Fish Dam in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident began around 2 a.m. when armed fighters tried to break into the base with the aim of destroying swamp-clearing vehicles recently bought…

The National Emergency Management Agency on Monday, June 16, 2025, received 147 Nigerians who came back from Agadez, Niger Republic. The returnees arrived through Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport at around 12:48 p.m. They returned to the country voluntarily and were brought back with the support of the International Organisation for Migration, working alongside other…

The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has warned that a new travel restriction being considered by the United States could affect the economy and unity of West African countries. Tuggar, who also serves as Chair of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, spoke on the matter during a meeting held in Abuja…

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit on Wednesday carried out a coordinated operation in Victoria Island that led to the arrest of 49 people. The agency targeted areas known for criminal activities and poor environmental practices, including Maroko Sandfill, Bonny Camp, and other nearby spots. The raid began around 1:00 a.m. under the…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified why certain banks will not be paying dividends or bonuses at the moment. This move is part of efforts to help those banks meet the new capital requirements introduced during the recent recapitalization programme. The CBN made this known through a circular issued on Tuesday. It stated…

A member of the House of Representatives, Ibrahim Mohammed, has introduced two bills aimed at setting up new educational institutions in Kebbi State to address unemployment and improve practical training for youths. The lawmaker, who represents Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency, is pushing for the creation of the Federal College of Entrepreneurship and Skills Acquisition in…

The body of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju arrived in Lagos on Tuesday evening, nearly three months after he died during a boxing match in Ghana. Olanrewaju, also known in the boxing world as “Success,” passed away on March 29 after collapsing in the ring during a fight with Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu. The incident happened…

A new dress code enforcement at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State, has stirred a wave of reactions across social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter). The controversy began after a short video clip surfaced online on Tuesday, allegedly showing school officials screening female students before allowing them into examination halls. In the footage, which…

The Benue State Government has announced that Wednesday, June 18, 2025, will be observed as a public holiday to welcome President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to visit the state. The visit is meant to offer condolences to the people of Benue following a series of attacks in parts of the state. President Tinubu…

The Senate has asked for urgent action to stop the killings affecting several communities in Benue State. The lawmakers expressed concern over the continued loss of lives and stressed the need for a joint effort to end the violence. On Tuesday, Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu told journalists that senators would visit the affected areas to…