Author: Starnews NG
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Yahoo Boys Worsening Visa Restrictions for Nigerians – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that the rising trend of internet fraud is worsening visa restrictions for innocent Nigerians abroad. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said fraudulent practices not only destroy the future of perpetrators but also tarnish Nigeria’s international image, thereby subjecting law-abiding citizens to stricter travel conditions. Olukoyede, represented by…
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Agboola Ajayi Withdraws Election Appeal, Declares Support for Governor Aiyedatiwa
Former Ondo State Deputy Governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Chief Ajayi Alfred Agboola, has formally withdrawn his appeal before the Supreme Court challenging the outcome of the last governorship election in the state. In a letter dated September 16 and addressed to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Agboola said the…
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Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer Faces Death Penalty in US Court
The suspect accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk appeared in a Utah courtroom on Tuesday, where prosecutors formally announced their intention to seek the death penalty in a case that has gripped the United States and further deepened political tensions. Kirk, 31, a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump and founder of the…
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Atalanta Target PSG Win Without Lookman in Champions League Opener
Atalanta will be without Nigerian star Ademola Lookman when they take on European champions Paris Saint-Germain tonight at the Parc des Princes in their UEFA Champions League opener under new coach Ivan Juric. Lookman, who was instrumental in Atalanta’s Europa League triumph last season, has been dropped from the squad amid ongoing tensions with the…
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Akwa Ibom Declares Two Medical Doctors Wanted for Abdicating Duty
The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared two medical doctors wanted for allegedly abandoning their duty posts after benefiting from eight years of state-sponsored training. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem John, disclosed this during a press conference in Uyo on Tuesday. He identified the affected personnel as Dr. Uduakabasi Ita, a Consultant Radiologist, and…
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JUST IN: DSS Files Charges Against Sowore, Facebook, X
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count criminal charge against human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged defamatory and false claims against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025, was filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Also listed as co-defendants are Meta (owners of…
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Why I’m Not the ‘Queen of Afrobeats’ – Tiwa Savage
Afrobeats superstar, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about her reasons for rejecting the popular title of “Queen of Afrobeats,” while also sharing details of a past relationship with a fellow public figure that left her feeling disrespected. Speaking on the Joe Budden Podcast, Savage revealed that the unnamed man insisted on keeping their relationship private,…
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Ode-Aye Gets Divisional Police Headquarters as Operations Commence
…Calls on Aiyedatiwa to Open Ode Aye/Igbotako Expressway By Sunday Ameh Ode-Aye community, the headquarters of Aye Kingdom in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, has experienced a significant security enhancement with the commencement of full operations at the newly established Divisional Police Headquarters. Confirming the development on Tuesday, High Chief Ademola Adewinle, PhD,…
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BREAKING: Reno Omokri Survives Train Crash Abroad
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, on Tuesday disclosed that he survived a serious train accident abroad, sparking reactions online. Omokri made the announcement in a post on his verified X handle (formerly Twitter), noting that the incident could have been politicised if it had happened in Nigeria. “I’ve just been involved in a serious train…
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Timi Frank Condemns Killing Of Charlie Kirk, Condoles Trump, USA, Family
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has strongly condemned the assassination of American conservative activist, Charlie Kirk, describing it as a painful and irreparable loss to the global youth movement and the democratic community at large. In a statement issued on Monday in…
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Aiyedatiwa Appoints TESCOM Board Members, SITA Chairman
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of members into the board of the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM). This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan on Tuesday. Those appointed are Mrs Oluwadaisi Oke as Chairman; Hon Ajani Oladipupo, full-time…
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Troops Arrest IPOB/ESN Commander, Rescue 12 Kidnap Victims
The Nigerian Army has arrested a notorious IPOB/ESN commander, rescued 12 kidnap victims, and neutralised several terrorists in coordinated operations conducted across multiple theatres within the last 24 hours. A reliable source at the Army Headquarters disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday that the operations were carried out in synergy with…