Author: Starnews NG
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I Was the Most Targeted Public Official Under Jonathan – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has recounted the intense political attacks he endured during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, describing himself as the most vilified public figure in that era. Shettima made the revelation in Abuja on Thursday during the launch of the book “OPL 245: Inside Story of the $1.3bn Nigeria Oil Block”,…
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We’ll vote against Governors, others without our interest —Southwest Pensioners threaten
The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) has vowed to mobilise its members across the Southwest region to vote against any political officeholder or candidate who fails to prioritise the welfare and well-being of pensioners in forthcoming elections. This strong warning was issued by the South-West Zonal Public Relations Officer of the union, Dr. Olusegun Abatan,…
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Senate Urges Tinubu to Help NDLEA Pay ₦200m to Family of Boy Killed in Raid
The Senate on Thursday asked President Bola Tinubu to support the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with funds to pay ₦200 million compensation to the family of Ivan Omhonrina, a two-year-old boy killed during an NDLEA operation in Asaba, Delta State. The request was made during a Senate session in Abuja, after a report…
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Senate Wants Late Agunwa Anaekwe Honoured With National Monument
The Senate on Thursday, July 10, asked the Federal Government to name a national building or institution after the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Agunwa Anaekwe. This request came during a plenary session in Abuja after the lawmakers adopted a motion presented by Senator Victor Umeh from Anambra Central. The motion,…
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Senate Upholds Sacking Of WAEC Official Over Script Fraud
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday agreed with the decision of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to dismiss one of its senior officials, Sandra Nimi Harry, for her role in an examination malpractice case involving fake answer scripts. The matter was discussed during a plenary session after the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct…
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ADC will Sack APC In 2027 – Aregbesola
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has begun preparing for the 2027 general elections with a bold claim that it will remove the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from power. This declaration came during a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, Ondo State, where party leaders gathered to discuss strategy and unity. Former Osun State Governor and Interim…
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EFCC Drags Mercy Chinwo’s Ex-Manager to Court Over $443k Theft
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken legal action against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, for allegedly stealing a large sum of money belonging to her and another gospel artiste, Judith Kanayo, also known as Judikay. Onyedikachukwu is accused of taking a total of $443,371 in 2023 and…
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Political Drama Unfolds: Onochie Challenges Tinubu’s Role in Buhari’s Rise
Lauretta Onochie, the former Special Assistant to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has made a bold claim that Nigeria’s current President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, did not support Buhari’s rise as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014. Buhari, who served two terms from 2015 to 2023, became the APC’s first presidential candidate following the…
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JUST IN: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Removed as Senate Committee Head
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been removed from her role as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations. The decision, which came from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, adds to a series of changes affecting the lawmaker’s positions within the Senate. Earlier in February, she…
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Suspected Herdsmen Kill Four Security Operatives in Benue Ambush
Four operatives attached to a joint security patrol team have been killed following a deadly ambush by suspected armed herdsmen at Udei, a community close to Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The victims were part of the Buffalo Squad of Operation Zenda, a multi-agency task force made up of officers from…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court Confirms Okpebholo as Legitimate Governor of Edo State
Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has had his election victory officially upheld by the Supreme Court, which dismissed the legal challenge filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asuerinme Ighodalo. Delivering judgment on Thursday, a five-judge panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba ruled unanimously that the appeal lacked sufficient merit.…
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Modric will be remembered for good times at Real, says Alonso
Luka Modric’s illustrious Real Madrid career ended with a painful 4-0 thrashing by Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-finals. But the Croatian maestro’s legacy stretches far beyond a single game, Real Madrid legend and Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso, has said. Modric, the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner and the Spanish club’s most decorated…