Author: Starnews NG
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NGO donates laptops to 3 tertiary institutions, 5 secondary schools in Ondo
Truconnected, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has donated no fewer than 20 laptops to three tertiary institutions and five secondary schools in Ondo State. The NGO donated the laptops on Friday in Akure in collaboration with the office of the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The event had…
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Frank Edoho Confirms Separation from Second Wifr
Renowned Nigerian television host, Frank Edoho, has confirmed that his second marriage to Sandra Onyenuchenuya has come to an end. Speaking during a recent appearance on the Tea With Tay podcast, Edoho revealed that despite his best efforts, his second marriage, like his first, did not work out. He opened up about his personal struggles…
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Ganduje’s resignation part of APC’s internal growth – Governors
The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), comprising governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as a natural part of the party’s ongoing evolution and internal reforms. It would be recalled that Ganduje had yesterday resigned as the Chairman of…
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Police launch manhunt for armed kidnappers in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has begun a full-scale manhunt for the armed men responsible for the abduction of a yet-to-be-identified individual in Awka, the state capital. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, saw three armed suspects abducting a resident near his home. The attackers, operating in a stainless-colored Toyota Highlander…
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Speed Darlington Reacts as NAPTIP Declares Him Wanted
Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has reacted after being declared wanted by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). NAPTIP made the announcement on Friday, accusing the musician of being connected to alleged rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. The agency published the wanted notice on its official Instagram…
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Senate Approves Recruitment of 30,000 New Police Officers
The Nigerian Senate has approved the recruitment of 30,000 new officers into the Nigeria Police Force to help tackle manpower shortage and improve security operations across the country. The decision was made public on Friday, June 27, by the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, following the Federal Government’s nod to begin the hiring process. The…
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Obi Backs Ganduje’s Resignation, Urges Other Ailing Leaders to Step Down
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has reacted to the resignation of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi described the move as proper and timely, noting that it sets an example for other political figures facing health challenges. Ganduje, a former governor of…
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Chinese Nationals Jailed in Nigeria for Cybercrime, Set for Deportation
Fourteen Chinese nationals have been sentenced to prison in Lagos for their roles in cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. They were convicted by the Federal High Court in Ikoyi on Friday, following charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC arrested the suspects during a raid in Lagos on December 19, 2024.…
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Lagos Reopens Oko Oba Abattoir After Meeting Hygiene Rules
The Lagos State Government has reopened the Oko Oba abattoir in Agege, just ten days after it was shut down for violating environmental regulations. The facility was closed on June 20 after government officials inspected the premises and found it operating in poor sanitary conditions. The inspection revealed that the operators were not following the…
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Nigerian Man Docked for Cocaine Trafficking in India
Authorities in India have arraigned a Nigerian man, Echzoaa Ezeawna Rio Abrnr, before a magistrate court in Mohali, Punjab, following his arrest for allegedly trafficking cocaine. The suspect was reportedly found in possession of 540 grams of cocaine during a police stop near Golden Estate in Sector 115, Khooni Majra, Kharar. Officers also recovered a…
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BREAKING: Renowned businessman, Aminu Dantata passes away at 94
Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, a respected Kano-based businessman and philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 94. His death was confirmed on Saturday by his Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid, in a heartfelt post shared on Facebook. “With a heavy heart, I announce the passing of our beloved father, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata.…
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Tinubu Confers GCON on Afreximbank’s Outgoing President, Oramah
By Charles Maduka President Bola Tinubu has awarded Professor Benedict Oramah, the outgoing President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank, the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), in recognition of his contributions to Africa’s economic and trade development. The award was presented at the 32nd Annual Afreximbank Meetings…