Author: Starnews NG
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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…
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Pedestrian killed by speeding driver in Lagos
A female pedestrian was killed on Sunday after being struck by a speeding vehicle near the Mosalasi Roundabout along the Ipaja area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the incident involved a black Toyota Tundra with the plate number FST 222 HV. The vehicle reportedly lost control, left the…
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Fulani herders accuse Benue communities of harassment, livestock theft
Leaders of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Benue State have expressed deep concern over ongoing threats to their members, including allegations of harassment, cattle rustling, and violence in several communities across the state. In a statement released on Sunday in Makurdi, the association’s chairman, Ardo Risku, and secretary, Ibrahim Galma,…
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Exclusive: Stakeholders in Ondo State Voice Concerns Over Political Silence, Lack of Opposition
Stakeholders in Ondo State have expressed deep concern over the apparent absence of criticism directed at the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, both at the state and national levels. This collective frustration was articulated by various leaders, including traditional rulers, political figures, and conscientious citizens, who are calling for greater accountability from the government regarding…
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Drug Abuse Slowly Wiping Out Northern Youths – DFAM
The Drug-Free Arewa Movement, DFAM, has raised the alarm over the rising cases of drug trafficking and substance abuse in Northern Nigeria, describing the menace as a silent epidemic gradually exterminating the region’s future. Lead Convener of DFAM, Ibrahim Yusuf, made the disclosure in his Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians on Friday in Abuja. He lamented…
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Biafra Civil War Was Not My Choice– Gowon
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has declared that the Nigerian Civil War, which broke out between 1967 and 1970, was never his choice, describing it as the most difficult period of his life. Gowon, who led Nigeria during the tumultuous years of the Biafra conflict from July 6, 1967, to January 15,…
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Victor Osimhen’s move to Al Hilal edges closer as transfer awaits his decision
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is nearing a major transfer to Al Hilal, a leading club in the Saudi Pro League, following an agreed fee of €75 million with Napoli. The Saudi club has already arranged for the player’s medical examinations and travel logistics, signaling their commitment to finalize the deal. However, the completion of the…
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NiMet forecasts thunderstorms, rainfall across Nigeria for three days
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a forecast predicting widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across various parts of the country from Sunday through Tuesday. In its latest weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, NiMet indicated that parts of the northern region — including Taraba and Adamawa — may experience early morning thunderstorms on Sunday,…
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PDP Set to Revamp South-South Leadership, Crack Down on Disloyalty
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is planning a significant restructuring of its South-South regional and state leadership as part of efforts to remove disloyal members and curb further defections. A source within the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed to Sunday PUNCH that the overhaul aims to strengthen the party’s…
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NAPTIP rejects Speed Darlington’s request to appear June 26
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declined the request by Nigerian entertainer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, to appear at its Abuja headquarters on June 26, 2025. The agency is investigating Okoye following his viral Instagram video in which he claimed to have had a sexual relationship…
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Fire guts hotel housing 484 Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that no lives were lost after a fire broke out at a hotel accommodating 484 Nigerian pilgrims in Makkah on Saturday. In a statement released by NAHCON’s spokesperson, Fatima Usara, the fire occurred around noon at the Imaratus Sanan Hotel located on Shari Mansur Street, while…
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God told me my firstborn would die if I left RCCG – Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed that God warned him that his firstborn would die if he ever departed from the denomination. Speaking during the June Holy Ghost Service in the early hours of Saturday at the Redemption City of God in Ogun State, Adeboye…