Author: Starnews NG

Human rights lawyer and senior advocate, Femi Falana, has launched a fierce critique of Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, following her recent comments about Nigerian citizenship. He labeled her remarks as a demonstration of “utter ignorance” regarding Nigeria’s legal framework. Falana’s response came after Badenoch claimed in an interview, “I can’t give…

The Nigeria Police Force has voiced concern over alleged attempts by certain individuals to take advantage of the ongoing protest by retired police officers, who are demanding improved pension and retirement benefits. The retirees, who began their demonstration at the National Assembly, later moved to the entrance of the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where they…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the application of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, seeking the release of his international passport to enable him to travel overseas for medical care. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled against the request on Monday, stating that the medical report submitted in support of the application lacked credibility…

The United States Government has issued a stern warning to Nigerians and other foreign nationals, stating that anyone found guilty of visa fraud or aiding illegal immigration risks a lifetime ban from entering the country. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria, in an advisory shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, stressed the consequences of…

Presidential aide, Dada Olusegun, has lashed out at British cabinet minister and Conservative Party member, Kemi Badenoch, for making what he described as misleading and damaging remarks about Nigeria’s citizenship laws. Badenoch, while speaking during an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria, claimed she is unable to pass on her Nigerian citizenship to her children simply…

The management of the University on the Niger (UNINIGER), Umunya in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, has announced the suspension of one of its security personnel following a physical altercation with a female student on campus. The decision, which was made public through an official statement issued on Monday by the acting Registrar,…

Concerned about the persistent clashes between farmers and herders across Nigeria, Fulani leaders under the aegis of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) have called on state governors to revive and establish grazing reserves as a lasting solution to the crisis. The plea was made during a stakeholders’ consultative forum on livestock…

The Rivers State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the killing of a 300-level student of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, who was shot dead in a suspected cult-related attack. The deceased, identified as Julius Okpor, was reportedly ambushed and shot by suspected cultists around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, near Cecilia Road…

Fear and anxiety have gripped residents of Obelle community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State following the brutal killing of a prominent traditional chief by suspected cultists during a violent invasion. The slain community leader, identified as Chief Ferdinand Dabiri, who served as the Vice Chairman of the Obelle Council of Chiefs, was…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Amos Daniel for the alleged murder of his girlfriend in a hotel located in the Ayobo area of Lagos State. According to reports, Daniel checked into the hotel on Thursday, July 18, with two friends. The deceased, identified simply as Endurance and said to…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned that it may initiate a nationwide strike beginning Thursday if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands before the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum issued earlier this month. Speaking in an interview on Sunday, the association’s president, Prof. Bala Audu, said the NMA is ready to take…