Author: Starnews NG
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Why I Postponed My Resumption — Akpoti-Uduaghan
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has revealed the reasons behind her decision to postpone resuming her legislative duties at the Senate, despite a recent court judgment nullifying her suspension. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the African Independent Television (AIT), the Senator said her decision was guided by the legal advice…
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Panic in Ondo as Two AAUA Students Go Missing
……Case under investigation — Police Tension continues to mount in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, following the mysterious disappearance of two students of the state-owned Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA), who have not been seen for over two weeks. The missing students have been identified as Andrel Okah, a 200-level student in the Department of History and International…
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Wike’s Aide Blasts Ireti Kingibe, Accuses Her of Abandoning Aides
The ongoing political tension between Senator Ireti Kingibe and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, intensified on Tuesday as the Minister’s aide accused the lawmaker of hypocrisy, misconduct, and neglecting the welfare of her staff. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, issued…
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Jegede, Agboola Dump PDP for ADC in Ondo
Two former governorship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede and Agboola Ajayi, have officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), becoming part of a coalition planning to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s government in the 2027 elections. The coalition, which was launched at the state level in Akure, is made…
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SDP slams Aiyedatiwa over stalled governance, decaying health system
The Ondo State chapter of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has raised the alarm over what it described as a total collapse of governance under Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, accusing the administration of gross incompetence, executive arrogance, and deliberate centralisation of power to the detriment of the people. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed…
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Unprecedented Surge: ADC Website Crashes 3 Times in 48 Hours
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) website has experienced three crashes within 48 hours due to an unprecedented surge in traffic from Nigerians seeking membership and information about the party. This surge follows the announcement of a new opposition coalition involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, and other prominent political…
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Benue Governor Launches New Security Outfit to Combat Insecurity
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has unveiled a new security initiative known as the Quick Response Squad (QRS), aimed at strengthening rapid response to security emergencies across the state. The official inauguration of the squad was conducted by the Governor’s Deputy, Dr. Sam Ode, on behalf of Governor Alia. The QRS is a…
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Ondo Doctors Declare Three-Day Warning Strike Over Health Sector Neglect
Medical doctors in government service in Ondo State, under the National Association of Government General and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), have announced a three-day warning strike commencing on Monday, July 14, 2025. This action is in response to what the doctors describe as gross neglect of the health sector and the welfare of medical professionals by…
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Timi Frank condemns Kenya killings, urges Ruto to halt massacre
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has strongly condemned the killing of unarmed protesters in Kenya by security forces. Frank who described the killings as barbaric and unacceptable in a democracy, pleaded passionately with President Williams Ruto of Kenyan to urgently halt the killings by calling the…
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BREAKING: Universities Fix 150 as Minimum UTME Score for 2025 Admissions
A new minimum score of 150 has been set for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2025 academic year. This decision was made on Tuesday during the policy meeting convened by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with vice-chancellors and other stakeholders in attendance. Under the new guideline, no university in the country is…
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Tinubu Mourns Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olakulehin
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died at the age of 90. The President sent his condolences to the royal family, the people of Oyo State, and the entire Ibadanland, describing the late monarch as a respected leader who devoted his life…
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Aiyedatiwa Appoints Ategbole as Chairman, Ondo HMB
By Sunday Ameh The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Dr. Olusegun Victor Ategbole as the new Chairman of the Ondo State Hospital Management Board (HMB), marking a significant move in the administration’s efforts to strengthen healthcare governance in the state. Dr. Ategbole succeeds Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, who…