Author: Starnews NG
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Governor Alia: Local Guards No Match for Armed Herdsmen
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has said that the state’s efforts to enforce the anti-open grazing law are being undermined by the lack of adequate weaponry among local security personnel, who face heavily armed herdsmen and their militias. Through his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, the governor explained that members of the Benue State Community…
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SDP Chairman Blasts Ondo Govt Over Deplorable Condition of High Court
The Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, Barrister Gbenga Akinbuli, has raised concerns over the poor state of High Court 1 located in Oka, Ondo Town, describing it as a serious indictment of the state’s judicial infrastructure. In a public letter addressed to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr.…
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FG lists two presidential jets for sale in Switzerland
The Federal Government has officially put its Boeing 737-700 Business Jet, acquired two decades ago, up for sale. The listing is being managed by AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. This aircraft, purchased for $43 million in 2005 during the presidency of Olusegun Obasanjo, is being sold following President Bola Tinubu’s transition to a refurbished Airbus…
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Facebook On Fire As Bobrisky Breaks the Internet Again With Bikini Pictures
By Sunday Ameh If you thought you’d seen it all on Facebook, think again! Bobrisky just dropped sizzling hot bikini photos and the internet is currently in the ICU — somebody please call Electricity Distribution Company to restore light because this heat no get part two! 😩🔥 The Nigerian Barbie came ready, skin glowing like…
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Osun PDP Breaks Silence Over Rumours of Adeleke Joining APC
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed rumors regarding an alleged plan by Governor Ademola Adeleke to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Saturday, the Osun PDP asserted that neither Adeleke nor the established structures of the ruling party in the state would be…
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NASS to Send Constitution Review Report to States Before December
The National Assembly has announced plans to forward the report of the ongoing review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution to the 36 state assemblies before the end of December 2025. This is part of its scheduled timetable for the review process currently taking place across the six geo-political zones. The Senate Leader and Chairman of the…
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ADC Website Crashes as Nigerians Rush to Join New Opposition Coalition
The official website of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) stopped working on Friday, July 5, 2025, after many Nigerians rushed to register as members of the newly introduced opposition coalition. The surge in online activity came shortly after the ADC was unveiled as the major platform for a new alliance aiming to challenge the All…
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Ex-Army Chief Wants NYSC to Include Military Training
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retired), has urged the Nigerian government to begin military training for all citizens, starting with those taking part in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). He made this call on Friday during the 50th anniversary event of the Nigerian Defence Academy Regular Course 18 Alumni Association in…
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Trump Nominates Nigerian-American Adewale Sadik as U.S. Executive Director to AfDB
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Nigerian-American Ademola Adewale-Sadik to serve as the United States Executive Director at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. The nomination has been forwarded to the U.S. Senate for confirmation. Adewale-Sadik, 37, is a seasoned professional with an impressive academic track record. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in…
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Union of Ikale Indigenes Hails Appointments of Four Illustrious Sons
The Union of Ikale Indigenes (UOII) has congratulated four of its distinguished members on their recent political appointments, describing the recognition as a resounding affirmation of their leadership acumen, professional excellence and commitment to national development. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Chief Amb. Omowole Isaac Omogoroye, and General Secretary, Prof. Kunle Olatumile,…
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Why Tinubu Will Be Defeated in 2027- Ex-Minister Dalung
Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will not win a second term in the 2027 general election, no matter who oversees the electoral process. Dalung made this known on Friday during an interview on New Central, where he criticized the current administration for making life harder…
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NNPP Says Kwankwaso Can’t Use Its Platform for 2027 Election
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has made it clear that Rabiu Kwankwaso, its 2023 presidential candidate, cannot use the party to run in the 2027 presidential race. This was revealed by the NNPP National Chairman, Dr. Agbo Major, in a statement issued on Saturday. The party explained that Kwankwaso, along with his associate Buba…