Author: Starnews NG
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Meet Christa Pike, death row inmate, who cheated death after surviving two lethal injections
Christa Pike has cheated death after surviving two lethal injection doses administered to kill her, making global history as the first American death row inmate to walk away conscious and speaking from a modern execution chamber. In a shocking medical update released today, 6 October 2026, her solicitors confirmed that Pike is currently awake and…
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US Mission Mourns Victims of Ondo Air Force Crash
By George Omag The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives in the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The U.S. Mission conveyed its sympathy in a message shared on its official X account on Tuesday, following the crash…
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Bayelsa Murder Suspect Dies After Slumping in Court While Awaiting Judgment
By George Omagbemi YENAGOA — October 6, 2026: A 50-year-old murder suspect, Bethlehem Nwanlia, has died after reportedly slumping inside the Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa while awaiting judgment in a case involving alleged conspiracy, kidnapping and the deaths of three people. Nwanlia was standing trial alongside Gideon Atama, 32, and Clever Ovo over…
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‘The Entire World Thanks You’ –Neymar Pays Emotional Tribute to Messi
By Opeyemi Adelakun Brazilian forward Neymar has paid tribute to Lionel Messi ahead of the Argentine superstar’s final appearance for his country. Messi is expected to play his last match for Argentina against Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, bringing an illustrious international career closer to its conclusion. Neymar, who played…
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Peter Obi Admits No Evidence To Prove He Won Election 2023 Poll
By Opeyemi Adelakun Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has acknowledged that he has no evidence to establish his claim that he won the poll. Obi made the admission during an interview with BBC Africa while maintaining that he remains convinced he won the election. Asked to provide evidence…
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Trump Signs Death Warrant for Nidal Hasan, First US Military Execution Since WWII
By Paul Joseph President Donald Trump has signed off on the execution of former US Army Major Nidal Hasan, who is set to be executed by firing squad in a case that will mark the first US military execution by the method since World War II. Hasan was convicted of killing 13 unarmed US soldiers…
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INEC Uploads NDC Logo After Court Order
By George Omagbemi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded the approved logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on its official platform, following a Federal High Court order directing the commission to recognise and upload the party’s modified symbol. The development was announced by NDC national leader and former Bayelsa State governor, Senator…
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Lagos Commissioner Says His Cheapest Watch Costs $80,000
By George Omagbemi Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has drawn public attention after revealing that the cheapest of the luxury watches he wears costs at least $80,000, equivalent to about ₦106 million at recent exchange rates. Wahab made the disclosure during a heated exchange on social media with Babatunde…
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Ondo Deploys Swamp Buggies As Search For NAF Crash Victims Continues
By Paul Joseph The Ondo State Government has deployed swamp buggies to aid the recovery of victims and wreckage from the Nigerian Air Force aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Banji Ajaka, disclosed this on Tuesday at the crash site, explaining that the aircraft…
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Newlywed NAF Pilot Among 25 Killed In Ondo Air Crash
By Paul Joseph A Nigerian Air Force pilot who walked down the aisle just 17 days ago has been killed in the military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, turning what should have been the beginning of a new chapter in his life into a devastating tragedy. Squadron Leader Ahamefule…
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Ondo State Missing from Top 10 Voters’ Register Despite Heavy Support Group Campaigns
AKURE, Nigeria — Despite months of intense political mobilization and frequent, high-profile pledges from regional support groups promising millions of votes for President Bola Tinubu, Ondo State has completely missed the list of the top 10 states with the highest number of registered voters. According to official data released by the Independent National Electoral Commission…
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Kano NDC Assembly Candidate Questioned Over Alleged Gun Display at Kwankwaso Rally
By George Omagbemi The Kano State Police Command has questioned Aminu Abdullahi Warkal, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Gwale State Constituency, after a video surfaced showing him displaying what appeared to be a firearm during a political gathering associated with the Kwankwasiyya movement. Warkal, a known Kwankwasiyya loyalist, was seen in the widely…