Author: Starnews NG
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Davido’s Timeless Album Earns Silver Certification in the United Kingdom
Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reached another remarkable milestone as his hit album Timeless earns a prestigious Silver Certification in the United Kingdom. The certification, officially confirmed by Chart Data, a reputable music analytics platform, signifies that the album has sold over 100,000 units in the UK — the threshold…
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FG Fixes Date For Full Paperless Civil Service
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to transitioning Nigeria’s Civil Service to a fully paperless system by December 31, 2025. Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, made this known during a visit to the headquarters of Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) in Abuja. She disclosed that over 34,000…
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Insecurity: NSCDC, Ondo Govt. tasks officers to brace up
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Ondo State Government have tasked officers to brace up for strategic communication and leadership skills to enhance security operations in the state. Mr Oluyemi Ibiloye, State Commandant of NSCDC, made the call on Thursday in Akure at a two-day capacity building workshop for law enforcement officers…
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Kano Police Arrest 11 Students Over Death of Schoolmates
The Kano State Police Command has taken 11 students of Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, into custody following the death of two of their fellow students. Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrests on Thursday, noting that investigations are currently underway to determine the level of involvement of each suspect in the tragic incident.…
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Police Accuse Landlord of Masterminding Abduction, Killing of Two AAUA Students
Authorities in Ondo State have revealed that a landlord, identified as Oladele Femi, is the prime suspect in the alleged abduction, rape, and murder of two students from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). The students — 25-year-old Abah John Friday and 19-year-old Okah Andrel Eloho — were declared missing on June 20, 2025. Their disappearance…
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Stop Threatening Coalition, South-South Emerging Leaders Warn Peter Obi
A group on the platform of South-South Emerging Leaders’ Forum (Self) has cautioned former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, to stop threatening the recently formed Coalition under the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC). The forum also alleged that it has reliable information that Peter Obi will eventually dump Coalition like…
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Atiku’s Resignation Letter From PDP Was Leaked– Spokesman
Paul Ibe, the media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said that the letter detailing Atiku’s resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was not meant for immediate public release but was instead leaked by political opponents. Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday night, Ibe suggested that the leak was…
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EFCC to Appeal Court Verdict Clearing Ex-Governor Fayose
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed plans to challenge the ruling of a Federal High Court in Lagos that acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, of money laundering charges. The judgment, delivered on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, freed Fayose and his company, Spotless Investment Limited, of all…
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BREAKING: Atiku dumps PDP ahead of 2027 elections
Former Vice President of Nigeria and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has officially severed ties with the opposition party. The announcement was contained in a resignation letter dated Monday, July 14, 2025, and addressed to the chairman of his PDP ward in Jada 1, Jada Local Government Area…
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FRSC Recovers Stolen Vehicle Three Years After in Anambra
The Anambra State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered a vehicle reported stolen three years ago, in what has been described as a major breakthrough made possible through its National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS). The vehicle was recovered at the NVIS Desk Office located at Nteje, in Oyi Local Government Area…
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Just In: Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai Pay Respects to Late President Buhari in Daura
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, along with ex-governors Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai, visited the residence of the late President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, on Wednesday morning to offer their condolences to his family. The prominent political figures gathered to mourn the passing of Buhari, who died in London on Sunday after a…
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JUST IN: Aiyedatiwa’s Aide, Bode Obanla, Resigns from Appointment
Bode Obanla, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on Community Engagement (North), has officially resigned from his position. In a letter addressed to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and dated July 17, 2025, Obanla stated that his resignation was prompted by the growing demands of his personal business, which he described as…