Author: Starnews NG
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Akure Has Witnessed a Decade of Peace, Progress — Aiyedatiwa Celebrates Deji’s 10th Coronation Anniversary
…Community Honours Minister, SSG, CPS, Others Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has praised the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, for a decade of impactful and peaceful reign, noting that Akure has experienced notable progress and unity under his leadership. The governor gave the commendation on Saturday, July…
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Rivers: Fubara will soon return to office — Senator Arise
Former Senator representing Ekiti North, Ayo Arise, has expressed optimism that the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, will soon return to office, following ongoing reconciliation efforts by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking with journalists on Saturday, Arise lauded President Tinubu for taking what he described as a courageous and stabilising step to prevent…
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Natasha Insists on Returning to Senate Tuesday Despite Akpabio’s Appeal
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has announced plans to return to the Senate on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, following a court ruling in her favour—despite an appeal lodged by Senate President Godswill Akpabio against the judgment. Speaking during a training programme held in her constituency on Saturday, Akpoti-Uduaghan confirmed that she had formally…
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Stop Dancing on Buhari’s Grave for Relevance, Presidency Slams ADC
The Presidency has fired back at the African Democratic Congress (ADC), condemning its criticism of the state burial accorded to former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the party’s comments as “shameful” and “attention-seeking.” In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Mr. Sunday Dare,…
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AAUA SUG Issues Ultimatum, Demands Justice Over Murdered Students
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has issued a stern ultimatum to the Nigeria Police Force, demanding the immediate presentation of the remains of a key suspect linked to the murder of two students of the institution. In a statement released on Friday by the SUG Public Relations Officer, Comrade…
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We’re Investigating 18 Sitting Govs — EFCC Boss
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the anti-graft agency is currently investigating 18 serving governors across the country. Olukoyede made the revelation on Friday in Lagos during a sensitisation programme focused on curbing the abuse and mutilation of the naira. According to him, while the investigations…
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Customs Intercepts Illicit Drugs Worth Over ₦20bn In Rivers
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a massive consignment of illicit pharmaceutical drugs valued at over ₦20 billion at the Onne Port in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made the disclosure on Friday during a press briefing at the Port Harcourt Area II Command of the…
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Ekiti: Former PDP Spokesman Defects to ADC
A former Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Donald Amerijoye, has officially resigned his membership of the party, citing irreconcilable internal crises and a loss of ideological direction. He has now pitched his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Amerijoye, who also served as a youth leader within the…
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Peter Obi Must Not Be Harmed Anywhere in Nigeria, LP Reps Caucus Warns
The Labour Party (LP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has issued a stern warning over what it describes as an open threat to the life and safety of its presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, by the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo. The lawmakers condemned the governor’s remarks as “outrageous, shocking, uncouth, and…
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2027: South-West SDP Rejects Coalition, Vows to Challenge APC Independently
The South-West chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dissociated itself from the newly formed opposition coalition backing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general elections, asserting its commitment to charting an independent course to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at all levels of government. This declaration was made on…
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Ndume Commends Tinubu on Fresh Appointments, Urges Inclusion of South-East
Former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has lauded President Bola Tinubu over the latest appointments into the boards of key federal agencies, while urging the president to ensure equitable inclusion of the South-East region in future nominations. President Tinubu, over the weekend, approved a new set of appointments that cut across…
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Kwara Govt Urges Peaceful Coexistence Between Herders, Farmers
The Kwara State Government has appealed for mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence between herders and farming communities, amid persistent tensions and clashes across the state. The call was made on Friday by the Director of Livestock Services at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammed Ahmed Umar, during a one-day peace dialogue organized by…