Author: Starnews NG
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LGA Chairman Dies in Katsina After Brief Tenure
Hon. Aminu Dan Hamidu, the newly elected chairman of Bakori Local Government Area in Katsina State, has passed away just two months after taking office. He was 45 years old. Hamidu, who started his tenure in April 2025, died on Monday, June 9, 2025. The exact cause of death has not been confirmed, but there…
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Third Republic Lawmakers Request Tinubu’s Help Over Unpaid Benefits
Members of the House of Representatives from the Third Republic are appealing to President Bola Tinubu for assistance in receiving unpaid salaries and allowances from their time in office. The request comes from John Fasogbon, who served as the representative for Ife Central Constituency, and is now the spokesperson for the group. Fasogbon, who noted…
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Remi Tinubu Bags Chieftaincy Title in Enugu
Senator Remi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, was on Tuesday granted the chieftaincy title of “Ugosimba 1 of Enugu” in recognition of her work in advancing women’s empowerment and promoting social development throughout Nigeria. The ceremony took place during her official visit to Enugu, where she was honoured by the state’s traditional leaders. The…
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Akwa Ibom Governor Pressuring Lawmakers to Join APC, Says Ex-Minister
Former Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien, has dismissed rumors that he is joining the All Progressives Congress (APC). This comes after Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom recently left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the APC. In a statement, Essien clarified that he attended the governor’s defection event…
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CBEX Ponzi Scheme Resumes Operations, Demands Payment to Recover Investments
CBEX, a digital financial platform operating as a Ponzi scheme, has resumed its activities across Nigeria after halting its operations and disappearing with substantial investments in April. The platform, which once promised returns of up to 100% in 40 days, had abruptly shut down, leaving many Nigerians unable to access their accounts and funds. Victims…
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Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Spending Eid in Lagos
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abuja today, June 10, 2025, after staying in Lagos for the Eid holidays. His trip to Lagos began on Tuesday, May 27, when he visited the city for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). During his time in Lagos, President Tinubu participated…
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FULL LIST: Ayra Starr wins ‘Best International Act’ at 2025 BET Awards
Award-winning singer Ayra Starr has won the 2025 BET Award for Best International Act. The 22-year-old Afrobeats sensation beat out fierce competition from notable artists such as Tyla from South Africa, fellow Nigerian Rema, and Ghana’s Black Sherif. This win further shines a spotlight on the global appeal and influence of African music. The BET Awards ceremony,…
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Prioritize Electricity, not Coastal Roads- Analyst advises Tinubu
A public affairs analyst, Comrade Timileyin Ayenuro has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize regular electricity supply that will pave way for industrialization in his Renewed Hope Agenda. Ayenuro, a former Vice President of the National Association of the Nigerian Students ( NANS), said that whenever issue on industrialization is raised in the country,…
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Accident Victim: FRSC Commends FMC Abuja Over Probe of Negligence
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has lauded the management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Jabi, Abuja, for initiating an internal investigation into allegations that some medical personnel failed to promptly attend to an injured road accident victim brought in by a good Samaritan. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed his appreciation in…
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Israeli Airstrike Kills Father, Son in Southern Lebanon Village
A Lebanese father and his son were killed on Tuesday in an Israeli airstrike targeting the southern village of Shebaa, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry and state-run media. A second son sustained injuries in the attack. The Health Ministry confirmed the casualties in a statement, saying, “An Israeli enemy drone carried out a strike in…
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Nigeria ranks 3rd among Africa’s top 10 manufacturing countries
Nigeria has been ranked third among the top ten manufacturing countries in Africa, according to a report by The African Exponent, an analytical business information source for entrepreneurs and potential investors in Africa. According to the report, within the last decade, a few countries have stood out for hosting the largest manufacturing companies in Africa,…
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Expert explains why Nigerians are investing in UK properties
Real estate investment advisor Hadiza Atta has explained why a growing number of Nigerians are turning to property investments in the United Kingdom. In a recent video shared on her LinkedIn profile, Atta pointed to several reasons for this trend, including economic uncertainty in Nigeria and the appeal of the UK’s stable property market. “Despite…