Author: Starnews NG
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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…
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Troops Kill 24 Boko Haram Terrorists in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in a series of coordinated offensives under Operation Hadin Kai, have eliminated at least 24 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State. The military operations, which spanned several days, were conducted in conjunction with the Nigerian Air Force, local vigilantes, and members of the…
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Move to EPL now or regret it, Oliseh warns Osimhen
Former Super Eagles captain and ex-coach, Sunday Oliseh, has advised Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to make a move to the English Premier League (EPL) this summer or risk regretting it later in his career. Oliseh, who spoke during a recent interview with journalists, stated that the time is ripe for Osimhen to test himself in…
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NiMet Issues Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Expected Thursday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alerted Nigerians to expect thunderstorms and significant rainfall across various regions on Thursday, July 10, 2025, warning of possible flash floods and strong winds. In its weather outlook published on July 9, NiMet said northern parts of the country will likely see early morning thunderstorms with light to moderate…
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FG Begins Seventh Round of Trials for Terror Suspects in Niger State
The Federal Government has started the seventh phase of mass trials for individuals suspected of being involved in terrorism. The legal process is taking place in Kainji, Niger State, where many suspects arrested across the country are now being prosecuted. This update was shared by the National Counter Terrorism Centre under the Office of the…
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Teen Girl Gets Life Sentence for Killing FUT Minna Lecturer
A 16-year-old girl, Joy Afekafe, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a High Court in Minna, Niger State, for killing a lecturer at the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna. The judgment was delivered on Wednesday, July 10, by Justice Mohammed Adishetu Mohammed of Court No. 4. The incident happened on October 28, 2023,…
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EFCC Begins Deep Probe of Oil Sector, Uncovers Large-Scale Corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun a thorough investigation into the financial activities of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and has already uncovered major corruption. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, revealed this on Wednesday, explaining that the investigation, which started recently, has exposed massive financial misconduct. According to him, the agency is just…
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Court Allows ICPC to Temporarily Take Over Goodluck Jonathan Estate
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday approved a request from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to take temporary control of two plots of land originally approved for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate. The ruling was made after ICPC filed a motion asking the court to stop…
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Senate declares national emergency, launches probe into N1.3tn ponzi collapse
The Nigerian Senate has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the proliferation of Ponzi schemes across the country. The investigation was triggered by the collapse of the digital investment platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), which reportedly defrauded Nigerians of over ₦1.3 trillion. Described as one of the worst financial scams in Nigeria’s history, the CBEX collapse…
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Reps consider bill seeking presidents, governors resignation for defecting
The House of Representatives is working on a constitutional amendment that could make it mandatory for a president, vice president, governor, or deputy governor to resign if they defect during their tenure without any internal crisis in their original party. This proposal is part of the House Committee on Constitution Review’s ongoing work to review…