Author: Starnews NG
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Top PDP Figures in Lagos Join APC
Three key members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State have officially left the party and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move was made public on Monday during a press briefing at the Lagos4Lagos Movement secretariat in Ikeja. Among those who switched parties are Safurat Abdulkareem, who was the PDP’s deputy…
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Buratai Denies Reports of Boko Haram Attack on His Convoy
Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has denied reports that his convoy was attacked by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. The claim was made during a live interview on Sunday, June 8, 2025, by Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno State in the National Assembly. He had told the TV audience that Buratai’s…
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Starnews CEO Celebrates Philanthropist Maureen Badejo on Her Birthday
Starnews CEO, Olumide Akinrinlola, has publicly wished Maureen Badejo, a respected blogger and philanthropist, a happy birthday. Maureen Badejo is the CEO of GIO TV and is widely known for her charitable work, especially her support for widows, the elderly, and the less privileged in society. In a statement, Akinrinlola praised Maureen’s unwavering commitment to…
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Court Rules in Favour of Emmanuel Otti as Labour Party Chairman in Abia
A High Court sitting in Ukwa, Abia State, has confirmed Emmanuel Otti as the valid Chairman of the Labour Party in the state, putting an end to the leadership dispute that had divided the party for months. The legal battle, which caused tension among party members, centred around who had the right to lead the…
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U.S. Jails Nigerian for Over Five Years Over $2.5m Cyber Fraud
A Nigerian citizen, Kingsley Utulu, has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison by a U.S. court for his involvement in a large-scale cyber fraud scheme that defrauded the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and private individuals of more than $2.5 million. The sentencing was announced on Saturday by Jay Clayton, the U.S.…
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FCTA Warns 34 Embassies Over Unpaid Ground Rent, Threatens Closure
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to 34 embassies in Abuja over unpaid ground rent arrears dating back to 2014, raising the possibility of shutting down the defaulting properties. This development was revealed in a report by The PUNCH, which indicated that the cumulative debt from the embassies totals over…
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NCoS: 74% of Nigerian Inmates Now Registered in National ID System
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has disclosed that a significant number of inmates in correctional centres across the country have been successfully enrolled in the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) database. As of June 7, 2025, a total of 59,786 out of 80,879 inmates—about 74 percent—have been registered, according to a statement released on Sunday…
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Boko Haram Ambushes Buratai’s Convoy in Borno, Destroys Military Equipment
Retired Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, narrowly escaped an ambush in Borno State on Friday after suspected Boko Haram militants attacked his convoy. Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, disclosed the incident during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday. He revealed that the attack took place near…
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Katsina PDP Faction Plans Political Merger to Challenge APC in 2027
A faction within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State has revealed intentions to partner with another political party in preparation for the 2027 general elections, aiming to oust the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during a gathering of party loyalists on Sunday in Katsina, the group’s leader and former Secretary to the…
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Tinubu, Aiyedatiwa’s Scorecard Has Crippled Opposition parties — Okunomo
Former Chairman of Ilaje Local Government Area in Ondo State, Hon. Banji B. Okunomo, has declared that the outstanding performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has made it increasingly difficult for opposition parties to remain relevant in Nigeria’s current political landscape. Okunomo, a lawyer and chieftain of the All Progressives…
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Why Ireland Spent N577m to Deport 35 Nigerians
The Republic of Ireland has reportedly spent €324,714 (about N577 million) to deport 35 Nigerians to Lagos via a chartered flight on Wednesday night, according to a report by Irish broadcaster RTÉ News. The flight, which departed from Dublin Airport, carried 21 men, nine women, and five children, all of Nigerian nationality. The operation was…
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NDLEA Seizes Cannabis Disguised as Green Tea at Lagos Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a shipment containing 66 parcels of Loud, a high-grade strain of cannabis, cleverly concealed as green tea at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos. The seizure, which took place on Thursday, June 5, was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by…