Author: Starnews NG
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Osun Election: Lawmaker Gives Fadahunsi 30 Days to Resign Over ‘Kill Accord’ Comment
By Sunday Ameh An Osun State House of Assembly member, Kanmi Ajibola, has given Senator Francis Fadahunsi 30 days to resign from the National Assembly over alleged inciting comments against members of the Accord Party ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Ajibola, who represents Oriade State Constituency, also threatened to institute legal proceedings against…
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Ghana Police Arrest Imam, Pastor Over Alleged Inciting Religious Remarks
By Paul Joseph The Ghana Police Service has arrested two religious figures over separate videos containing statements authorities said could incite violence and promote hostility against people based on religion. The first suspect, 35-year-old Imam Masud Abdullah, was arrested in connection with a video in which he allegedly justified violence against anyone perceived to have…
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Ronaldo Sends Heartfelt Message to Grieving Messi After Father’s Death
By George Omagbemi Portugal football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message of support to his long-time football rival, Lionel Messi, following the death of Messi’s father, Jorge Messi. Messi announced the death in an emotional social media post on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, paying tribute to his father and reflecting on the important…
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‘Using adult toy is not a sin, I recommend it to married couples’ — Apostle Aghasedo
By Sunday Ameh Apostle Joshua Aghasedo has sparked controversy after declaring that the use of adult toys by married couples does not constitute a sin. The cleric, while speaking on the subject, argued that such devices could serve as aids to intimacy between couples and should be viewed within the context of marriage. Aghasedo compared…
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NiMet Warns of Flash Floods in 13 Nigerian States
By George Omagbemi The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a flash-flood warning for 13 states, urging residents and relevant authorities to take precautionary measures between August 12 and 20, 2026. The states identified as being at high risk are Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Adamawa, Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Taraba, Cross River and Akwa…
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Osun Election: Accord Writes EU, Seeks Intervention for Free, Fair Poll
By Sunday Ameh The Accord Party has appealed to the European Union to intervene in the political situation in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, expressing concerns over alleged violence, arrests, intimidation and the use of state institutions against opposition members. The party made the appeal in a letter addressed to the EU and…
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WAFCON 2026: Nigerian Referee Akintoye to Officiate Algeria, Malawi Semi-Final
By Sunday Ameh Nigerian referee, Yemisi Akintoye, has been appointed to officiate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash between Algeria and Malawi on Wednesday. The highly anticipated encounter will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat and is scheduled to kick off at 6pm Nigerian time. The appointment marks the second…
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Kebbi Gov: I Can Pay Salaries, Pensions For Five Months Without FAAC
By Sunday Ameh The Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has said his administration can sustain the payment of workers’ salaries and pensions for five consecutive months without receiving allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee. Idris made the declaration on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi while speaking at the opening of a health workers’ summit organised…
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‘I Have Serious Doubts About Continuing’ — Messi Speaks After Father’s Death
By Opeyemi Adelakun Lionel Messi has revealed that he is seriously questioning his future in football following the death of his father and long-time representative, Jorge Messi. The 38-year-old Argentina captain made the revelation in an emotional tribute to his late father on Wednesday, saying he was struggling to determine how to move forward without…
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NDPC Opens Investigation Into Lotus Bank, UNILAG Over Alleged Student Data Misuse
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank Limited and Hackerbella Ltd over alleged breaches of data protection regulations involving students’ personal information. The commission disclosed the investigation on Wednesday through its Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, Babatunde Bamigboye, in a statement…
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“You have no legal right” – Nigerian Law Society Rejects CJN’s Directive On Use Of ‘Barrister’ Title
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Law Society (NLS) has rejected a directive by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, restricting lawyers from using the title “Barrister” before their names in official engagements at the Supreme Court. The society argued that there is no clear statutory provision empowering the CJN to impose such…
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“I’d Love to Run” — Trump Speaks on Third-Term Tenure
By Paul Joseph US President Donald Trump has said he would “love to run” for a third term in the White House but acknowledged that existing constitutional restrictions could stand in his way. Trump made the remark on Tuesday while speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews after returning from the Patriot Games event in…
