Author: Starnews NG
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Former Peter Obi Campaign Coordinator, Labour Party Publicity Secretary Join PDP
Titus Odo, who served as the publicity secretary for the Labour Party in Enugu, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alongside Emeka Mamah, the former commissioner for chieftaincy affairs in the state. Mamah, who also coordinated Peter Obi’s presidential campaign in Enugu during the 2023 elections, joined the PDP after briefly aligning with…
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Only Northern Candidate Can Challenge Tinubu in 2027 — Momodu
A leading member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, believes only a northern politician stands a chance. He said this while speaking on a live television interview on Wednesday, where he also disagreed with those dismissing ongoing talks about an opposition coalition. Momodu explained that power, in his view, would likely shift direction…
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Man Bags 8 Months for Stealing N830,000 Fabrics
A 33-year-old man, Salisu Abubakar, was sentenced to eight months in prison by a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to stealing wrappers valued at N830,000. The presiding magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, offered Abubakar an alternative of paying a fine of N50,000 in place of serving the prison sentence. While delivering the verdict, Magistrate…
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Wilfred Ndidi available for £9m following Leicester’s relegation
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi could be on the move this summer, as a £9 million relegation release clause in his contract has now been triggered. The clause came into effect after Leicester’s recent 1-0 defeat to Premier League leaders Liverpool confirmed their drop to the Championship with five matches remaining. The club has since…
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Nigerians may soon pay over N2m for Australian student visa
Nigerian students planning to study in Australia may soon face visa application fees exceeding N2 million, as the Australian government considers raising the cost from AUD$1,600 to AUD$2,000 — approximately N2,054,480 at the current exchange rate. This comes less than a year after the fee was increased from AUD$710 to AUD$1,600 in July 2024, marking…
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Arsenal prioritize Ademola Lookman over Nico Williams for summer transfer
Arsenal have reportedly made Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman their top transfer target this summer, surpassing Athletic Club’s Nico Williams as they look to bolster their attacking options, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The Nigerian forward has been in outstanding form this season, with 18 goals and seven assists in 37 appearances. Lookman is expected to leave…
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Okowa Lobbied, Begged To Be Atiku’s Running Mate, Says Timi Frank
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Wednesday, condemned a statement credited to the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, to the effect that he “regrets” accepting to be presidential running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party…
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Senator Abba Moro Blames PDP’s 2023 Loss on Choice of Okowa as VP Candidate
Senator Abba Moro, representing Benue South, has attributed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) loss in the 2023 presidential election to what he described as a poor decision in selecting former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Moro said the choice of Okowa…
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FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, a public holiday in recognition of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani. Dr. Tunji-Ojo praised Nigerian workers for…
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Fourteen Bandit Groups Surrender Weapons in Katsina, Seek Peace
In a promising development for Katsina State, fourteen armed bandit groups from Batsari and Jibia local government areas have voluntarily disarmed and pledged to end violence, raising hopes for lasting peace in the region. Hamisu Sai’id, leader of the Peace For All Organisation, confirmed the move, describing it as the result of extensive dialogue, trust-building,…
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UBTH doctor shot dead
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has confirmed the death of one of its staff, Dr. Alex Ogunniyi, a physiotherapist, who was fatally shot near the hospital last Friday. In a statement issued by the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Joshua Uwaila, the management expressed deep sadness over the incident and revealed that formal requests…
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NNPCL shake-up: MDs of Port Harcourt refinery, others sacked
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has relieved the managing directors of its key refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna of their duties, as part of a larger organizational shake-up initiated by its new executive leadership. The move also affected several high-ranking officials within the company, including Bala Wunti, former chief executive of…