Author: Starnews NG
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Nigerians in Diaspora Defend Relocation, Say Life Abroad Offers Stability, Opportunity
Nigerians living in the diaspora have taken to social media to express why they do not regret leaving the country, citing worsening conditions in Nigeria as justification for their relocation to nations like the United States, the United Kingdom, and other developed countries. The conversation began after an X (formerly Twitter) user, Michael Taiwo, posed…
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Top Four Visas That Expand Global Travel Access for Nigerians
In the past two decades, the strength of the Nigerian passport has seen a steady decline. As of the 2025 Henley Passport Index, Nigeria ranks among the bottom 18 globally, offering its holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to only 46 destinations. This leaves Nigerians needing visas or electronic travel authorizations for travel to more than…
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Napoli Eye Summer Swoop for Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman
Italian giants Napoli are reportedly lining up a summer move for Nigerian international and reigning African Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman, as they prepare for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli are keen on the Atalanta winger, who has emerged as a top transfer target following an…
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Kenneth Okonkwo accuses Peter Obi of betrayal over LP rift
Nollywood veteran and former spokesperson for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign, Kenneth Okonkwo, has openly accused former presidential flagbearer Peter Obi of betrayal amid deepening tensions within the party. Speaking in a now-viral interview with Symfoni, Okonkwo—who left the Labour Party in February 2025—claimed Obi disregarded his warnings and chose to align with the embattled…
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Abiola’s family requests clarification on alleged N45bn FG debt
The family of late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola has asked the Federal Government to provide a breakdown of the reported N45 billion said to be owed to the late business tycoon. This request follows a recent public statement by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, who urged President Bola Tinubu to settle the alleged debt…
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India plane crash death toll rises to 279
Authorities in India have confirmed that at least 279 people have died following Thursday’s devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad, making it one of the deadliest aviation tragedies in recent history. A senior police officer in the city, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed the updated death toll on Saturday. The figure surpasses an earlier…
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Only 2025-elected officials can manage Osun LGs – OSSIEC chairman
Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, has declared that only chairmen and councillors elected in the February 22, 2025 local government elections are legally empowered to administer the councils across the state. Abioye made this clarification in response to the ongoing tussle over control of the 31 local governments, which…
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NAPTIP, DIA disrupt human trafficking network, rescue 20 victims
A joint security operation carried out by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has uncovered a transnational human trafficking ring, leading to the arrest of three suspects and the rescue of 20 trafficked individuals. The victims, who were brought into Nigeria from Equatorial Guinea…
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NAHCON begins return flights, over 1,300 Nigerian pilgrims arrive home
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commenced the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims back to the country following the completion of the 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued by the Commission’s Principal Information Officer, Shafii Mohammed, a total of 1,310 pilgrims have been flown back to Nigeria through four different flights…
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Thunderstorms, rain expected nationwide – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country from Saturday through Monday. According to the weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja, the agency expects early morning thunderstorms on Saturday in parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa in the northern region. Later in the day,…
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Aiyedatiwa Shatters Old Political Norms in Ondo with Bold and Surprising Commissioner Nominations
By Olumide Akinrinlola In a surprising move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State announced the nomination of 12 additional commissioners for the State Executive Council, leaving many prominent names out of the mix and signaling a clear departure from the old political order. In a refreshing twist,…
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Top 5 Toughest Schengen Countries for Visa Approval in 2025
If you’re planning a trip to Europe this year, you may want to take a closer look at which Schengen countries are the most difficult when it comes to visa approvals—particularly if you’re applying from countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Morocco, China, or Russia. Recent data from 2024 reveals significant disparities in visa rejection…