Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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PDP Rejects State of Emergency in Rivers State, Claims Tinubu Overstepped Authority
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a firm rejection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, asserting that the President lacks the constitutional authority to suspend a democratically elected governor. In a press statement released yesterday (Tuesday) by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary of the…
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Breaking: Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State Over Political Crisis
In a significant move, President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State due to escalating political tensions and unrest. The declaration, which will last for six months, aims to restore peace and stability in the region. TEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING…
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Aiyedatiwa Hails Tinubu for Transformative Federal Projects in Ondo
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s remarkable commitment to enhancing federal infrastructure within the state. This commendation comes as the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, conducted a second interactive session regarding the crucial 71-kilometre alignment of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project on…
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BREAKING: El-Rufai Defects from APC to SDP, Citing Ideological Differences
According to Daily Independent Newspaper, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State and a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially left the ruling party to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The prominent politician attributed his decision to a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction…
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Mark Carney wins race to become Canada’s PM, vows to stand up to Trump
Mark Carney wins race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister and Liberal Party leader – he will be sworn in as PM in the coming days. In his acceptance speech, the former head of the UK’s and Canada’s central banks says his nation faces “dark, dark days, brought on by a country we…
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Ekiti woman nabbed for allegedly assaulting nine-year-old son with pestle
Operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State, have transferred a 43-year-old woman, Damilola Clement, to the police after she allegedly struck her nine-year-old son on the head with a pestle. Adewale Adeleye, the Head of Communications for Amotekun, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the incident occurred at the suspect’s…
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Tinubu names Babatunde Ogunjimi as Accountant General of the Federation
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation following a comprehensive selection process. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced that the appointment will take effect on March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin, is set to retire. Ogunjimi, 57, was initially identified as a potential successor…
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Tofowomo celebrates 65th birthday, laments deplorable roads in Ondo
Former senator Nicholas Tofowomo has expressed concern over the deteriorating state of roads in Ondo State, calling on both state and federal governments to take immediate action to address the issue. Tofowomo, who represented Ondo South Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly, made the appeal in Akure on Tuesday while marking his 65th birthday.…
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Lawmakers’ defection: Frank Raises Alarm Over Plot To Tamper S’Court Judgment On Rivers
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political activist, Comrade Timi Frank, has called on the Supreme Court Chief Justice and the Panel of Justices who heard the recent Rivers State case not to allow desperate attempts to tamper the original judgment. Frank alleged that there were plots by…
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BREAKING: Cult Clash Erupts at University of Ilesa With Many Students Injured
In a shocking turn of events, a violent cult clash has erupted near the University of Ilesa in Osun State, just off campus. Although there have been no confirmed fatalities, several students reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries in the chaos. Starnews NG has received alarming images from an anonymous student who sounded the alarm,…
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VIDEO: ‘Withdraw your statement that Ilajes are minority in Ondo’, Odusola challenges Senator Jimoh
In a passionate live video posted today on his Facebook page, legal practitioner Wale Odusola from Ilaje Local Government, Ondo State, has called out Senator Jimoh Ibrahim for labeling the people of Ilaje as a minority in the state. Odusola’s remarks come in response to a statement allegedly made by the senator, which he believes…
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O.C. General Sends Heartfelt Belated Birthday Wishes to Ayokunle Awesu
Akure, Ondo State – Bidemi Obayangban, widely known as O.C. General and the Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Afforestation, has extended warm belated birthday wishes to Mr. Ayenogun Ayokunle Awesu, the CEO of Silverling Trust Empowerment Organization, who celebrated his birthday yesterday. In a heartfelt message shared early this morning, O.C. General…