Author: Starnews NG
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Thugs Attack Protesters in Ondo on Democracy Day
Suspected thugs on Thursday disrupted a peaceful protest in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. The protest, which was part of the June 12 Democracy Day activities across Nigeria, was held to speak out against rising insecurity and the economic hardship affecting many citizens. The demonstration started in key areas of the city such as…
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FULL SPEECH: Tinubu addresses NASS in commemoration of 2025 Democracy Day
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today, as I entered this…
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Kaduna woman allegedly beats daughter to death over N100
An 11-year-old girl named Fadila has reportedly died after being severely beaten by her mother, Khadija, in the Tukur community of Zaria, Kaduna State. According to residents, the incident occurred on Saturday evening, just before the Muslim Maghrib prayer. Khadija was said to have accused her daughter of taking ₦100 given to her during the…
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Air Peace refutes Oshiomhole, demands proof of extortion
Air Peace has strongly refuted allegations made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, branding his claims as false and damaging to the airline’s reputation. The senator, who represents Edo North, reportedly caused a disruption at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos on Wednesday after missing a scheduled flight to Abuja. Following the incident, Oshiomhole accused Air Peace…
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BREAKING: Herdsmen reportedly launch attack as many feared dead in Benue
A violent assault by suspected herdsmen on Mtsewnem in Akondutyough village, located in the North Bank area of Makurdi, Benue State, has reportedly claimed several lives and left many others injured. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday around 3:00 a.m., caught residents off guard as they were asleep, sources in the…
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Lagos Police Restrict June 12 Protest to Ojota
As Nigeria prepares for Democracy Day on June 12, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Owohundare Jimoh, held a meeting with civil society groups on Wednesday to discuss how the day will be observed, especially by groups planning protests. The meeting, which took place at the Lagos Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja, involved leaders from…
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Reinstate Fubara in spirit of democracy day, Bode George urges Tinubu
As Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day, elder statesman and former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has called on President Bola Tinubu to lift the suspension placed on Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. In an open letter released on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993,…
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Al-Qaeda Leader Calls for Attacks on Trump, Elon Musk, Others
A senior figure in al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), Sa’ad bin Atef al-Awlaki, has called on Muslims living in the United States to carry out deadly attacks on former U.S. President Donald Trump, businessman Elon Musk, and other well-known Americans. The threat was made public through a video posted on Tuesday on the social…
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Civil Service to Fully Adopt Digital System December
The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria’s civil service will stop using paper documents and fully switch to digital operations by December 31, 2025. This move is part of an ongoing plan to modernize government operations and improve how public offices work across the country. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr.…
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Obi Criticizes ₦39bn ICC Renovation, Supports Chibok School
Peter Obi has spoken out against the Federal Government’s decision to spend ₦39 billion on renovating the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja. He raised concerns on Tuesday in Abuja, questioning why such a huge amount was used for a facility that is already in working condition while many Nigerians are struggling with basic needs…
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Anambra Guber Candidates to Pay N50 Million Each for Campaign Permit
The Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA) has introduced a N50 million campaign fee for each of the 16 governorship candidates cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the November 8, 2025 election. This move, announced as political campaigns officially begin, means the state government is expecting to collect N800 million in…
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Ethiopia, Turkey Deny Owing Rent in Abuja
The embassies of Ethiopia and Turkey have said they are not aware of any unpaid ground rent in Abuja, days after the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) named them among foreign missions said to be owing rent for properties in the city. The Ethiopian Embassy responded first, stating that it had never received any formal…