Author: Starnews NG
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Police Rescue Trafficked Ghanaian, Arrest Five Suspects in Ogun
By Charles Maduka The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a 24-year-old Ghanaian from a human trafficking syndicate and arrested five suspects, including both Ghanaian and Nigerian nationals, during a cross-border operation in Ofada, Ogun State. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the operation was carried out by operatives of…
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Resident Doctors Gives FG 30-Day Ultimatum Over Welfare Issues
By Charles Maduka The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has issued a fresh 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address outstanding welfare and policy demands, including unpaid salary arrears, promotion entitlements, and the reinstatement of dismissed doctors. The ultimatum was contained in a communiqué signed by NARD President, Dr Mohammad Suleiman; Secretary-General, Dr Shuaibu…
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UNIBEN Threatens to Bar 5,000 Students from Exams over Unpaid Fees
By Charles Maduka The University of Benin has warned that no fewer than 5,000 students may be barred from writing the second-semester examinations starting Monday for failing to pay their school charges. In a memo signed by the Registrar, Ademola Bobola, the institution reaffirmed its “no payment of school charges, no examination” policy, saying repeated…
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Police announce theft of official vehicle from Force Headquarters
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the theft of one of its official vehicles, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser, from the premises of the Force Headquarters in Abuja. According to an internal wireless message from the Commissioner of Police (DFA, Katsina Command), citing information from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), the vehicle— with chassis…
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King Kakaki Safari Set to Unveil Fuji Revolution Album November 30
Renowned Fuji musician and National Public Relations Officer of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), Adebola Muili, popularly known as King Kakaki Safari, will on Sunday, November 30, 2025, officially launch his highly anticipated album, FUJI REVOLUTION, at RIA Lounge and Bar, Abule Egba, Lagos. The musician, who has carved a niche for himself…
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FG holds thanksgiving service ahead of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary
By Charles Maduka The Federal Government on Sunday held a special thanksgiving service at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The service was organised to offer prayers and express gratitude for the nation. The event attracted top government officials and security chiefs. Among those present were…
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RUGIPO resumes convocation after 12 years
The Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), has announced plans to hold its long-awaited combined 12th–23rd convocation ceremonies between October 20 and 26, 2025, after a 12-year break. The institution, owned by the Ondo State Government, last held a convocation in 2013. The upcoming event will celebrate graduates from the 2013/2014 to 2023/2024 academic sessions. According…
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Kwara CP warns officers against extortion, illegal phone searches
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Adekimi Ojo, has warned operatives of the command against extortion, unlawful phone searches, and profiling of youths as internet fraudsters. Ojo, who addressed Deputy Commissioners, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders in Ilorin on Friday, said such acts would no longer be tolerated under his leadership.…
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Ondo Police Ban Roadblocks, Threaten Tough Sanctions on Extortion
The Ondo State Police Command has banned unauthorised roadblocks across the state, warning that any officer caught engaging in extortion, misconduct, or criminal collaboration will face decisive disciplinary action. This was made known by the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, who held a strategic meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders at…
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Wike Diverted Nigerian Funds to Acquire U.S. Properties, Built Multi-Million Naira Hotel in Rivers — Sowore
Human rights activist and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of large-scale financial misconduct during and after his tenure as governor of Rivers State. Sowore alleged that Wike secretly moved Nigerian funds abroad, where he reportedly acquired parcels of land in the United…
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Ogun Monarch Seeks Arrest, Drug Test for Mandy Kiss Over Planned ‘Sex Marathon’
The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has called on Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to order the arrest of social media influencer, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as Mandy Kiss, over her controversial plan to engage in a 24-hour “sex marathon.” Mandy Kiss had announced on Instagram that she would attempt a Guinness World…
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Four die as mining site collapses in Plateau
Tragedy struck on Thursday night in the Dura community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, when a mining site caved in, killing four people. Eyewitnesses said the victims were inside the pit when the ground suddenly gave way, trapping them. A community resident, Chuwang Davou, confirmed the incident, describing it as a devastating…