Five Ondo Reps passed the wrong verdict against Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State has been embroiled in heated controversy following an open letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by five Federal Lawmakers from the state. The open letter to President Tinubu was signed by six lawmakers, namely, Adesida Abiodun Cornelius (Akure North/South), Timehin Adelegbe (Owo/Ose), Festus Ayodele (Ileoluji-Okeigbo/Odigbo), Ojogo Donald (Ilaje/Ese-Odo), Odimayo Okunjimi (Okitipupa/Irele), and Adegboyega Adefarati (Akoko South West/South East). They alleged that Mr. Aiyedatiwa is creating a crisis in the ruling All Progressives Party, APC, as well as exhibiting disdain for his predecessor, the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and ex-Ondo Governor. In the letter, they called President Tinubu to
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo: Timeline of a Minister
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is one of the most performing Ministers; probably, the best, in the cabinet of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Starnews NG takes a look at his timeline - the performance and successes recorded by the 41-year-old Minister of Interior who was sworn-in on August 21, 2023. His Achievements As Minister of Interior The Ondo born politician politically known as BTO, has been touted for his yeoman's job within a brief stint spaning about five months in the ministry. It was believed that his inimitable performance when he was a Federal Lawmaker easily earned him the Ministerial appointment. Clearance of
How Nigeria’s Naira Lost Value Under APC Regime
In 2015, when former president Goodluck Jonathan handed over the reins of power to ex- president Muhammadu Buhari, the exchange rate was between N170 to N190 to a dollar. However, Starnews NG reports that the promise to stabilize the Naira by the Buhari’s administration saw a significant depreciation of 57.45% against the dollar during his eight-year tenure. As Buhari passed the baton to President Bola Tinubu, the Naira's declined persistently. The official foreign exchange rate weakened by 57.26%, reaching 461 per dollar in May 2023 from 197/$ in 2015. The parallel market also experienced a 37.58% depreciation, settling at N745
Nigeria – A country where the cost of living is killing the living
Living in Nigeria comes with its challenges, and one of the most pressing issues is the high cost of living. For many people, making ends meet is a constant struggle as everyday expenses continue to rise. Starnews NG reports that basic necessities like food, housing, and healthcare have become increasingly expensive, making it difficult for the average person to afford a decent standard of living. The cost of food, in particular, has seen a significant increase, impacting families who often find it challenging to put nutritious meals on the table. The inflation rate in Nigeria has impacted the prices of
Rufus Giwa Poly: A school where workers borrow to survive over unpaid salaries
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic which was formerly known and addressed as “The Ondo State Polytechnic, Owo” was established in 1979 while it commenced educational activities in January 1980. It is one of the oldest Polytechnics in Nigeria, known for his core value of creative activities of providing technical and practical-oriented training to meet the manpower requirements for the industrial, agriculture, commercial and economic development of Nigeria. Owo Poly, as fondly called, is in the news recently, not for its vision in impacting knowledge in the area of training and research for developing people and making a difference, but due to the
How Battle To Succeed Akeredolu Stagnates Governance, Halts 2024 Budget In Ondo
Ondo state has been in the news for the wrong reasons in the last few months due to the prolonged absence of the governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu from the state and failure to perform his duties as prescribed in the constitution. The governor who has been suffering from an undisclosed ailment went on a medical leave outside the country in June and was smuggled into the country by close aides and family members on September 8, 2023, with pictures showing the once active and vocal former president of the Nigerian Bar Association looking fragile. While we wish the governor a quick
ABACHA: Dead, But Still Dispensing Money From The Grave
The late Nigerian Head of state, General Sani Abacha has been the most generous leader the country ever had. Despite being dead since 1998, yet he remembers the poor country he left behind and thought it wise and needful to keep ‘vomiting money' even from his graveyard. According to a report in 2022, the total amount of looted funds recovered from the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha in the past 24 years was put at $3.65 billion. This was revealed by an infographic of the BBC with data gathered from the federal government, World Bank, and Transparency International.
Public Apology To Overland Airways
On behalf of the management and Staff of Starnews Nigeria Online Newspaper , we hereby tender our unreserved apology to Overland Airways over the erroneous use of the airline's image to depict our story, " Tinubu's Minister, Others Escape Death As Aircraft Skids Off Runway Airport " at the Ibadan Airport. We sincerely regret the embarrassment this might have caused on the reputation of Overland Airways. The officer who was on duty at the time of the said report has been disciplined in line with our medium's in house rules. We wish to state that Overland Airways was
Ayetoro Sea Surge And A Mute Federal Government
Ayetoro is a community in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. It is located on the Atlantic coast in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Founded in 1947, Ayetoro is known as a floating city for its marine businesses with commercial fishing services and transportation as the major occupation of residents and the mainstay of the community. Being a fertile community for commercial fishermen, it became popular for its fishing terminal, hospitality, social life, and commercial activities with a high standard of living arising from its numerous side attractions. But a floodgate of doom was opened in the
Adebowale: A densely populated community in Akure neglected by Ondo government
By Starnews Nigeria Adebowale is a densely populated community on Ondo Road, adjacent to the second gate of 32 Artillery Brigade (Owena Cantonment), Akure in Ondo State. Sadly, despite being in existence for a very long time, the community has nothing to show for its longevity because it is under lack of care by successive administrations in Ondo State and the community does not have a government presence, Starnews Nigeria writes. The situation has not been easy for members of the community because different sorts of indignities occasioned by the terrible condition of the only access road were causing severe