Author: Starnews NG
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TUC Rejects FG’s N70,000 Wage Award, Insists On N300,000 Minimum Salary
By Paul Joseph The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 wage award, insisting that the lowest-paid worker should earn N300,000 monthly as part of an urgent salary review to address the rising cost of living. The congress described temporary wage allowances as inadequate to ease the economic pressure…
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Stop Calling Me Leader, Wike Is – Fubara Tells Supporters
By George Omagbemi Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has asked supporters who stood by him during his political dispute with Nyesom Wike to stop referring to him as their leader, declaring that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is now their common leader within the Rainbow Coalition. Fubara made the statement during the…
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Ondo Police Rescue Two Suspects From Mob Over Farmer’s Murder
By George Omagbemi The Ondo State Police Command says it rescued two suspects allegedly linked to the murder of a farmer from a mob attempting to lynch them in Ala community, Akure North Local Government Area. The suspects were reportedly rescued after residents allegedly took matters into their own hands over the farmer’s killing. However,…
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Woman Arraigned Over Alleged Theft of Four Cartons of Noodles
By George Omagbemi A 27-year-old woman, Sarah Williams, has been arraigned before a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court over the alleged theft of four cartons of Indomie noodles at Sabon Tasha Market, Kaduna State. Williams, who resides in Sabon Tasha, appeared before the court on Wednesday, facing a one-count charge of stealing, to which she pleaded not…
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At Least 30 Feared Dead In a Spain Train Collision As Rescue Operations Continue
By Paul Joseph At least 30 people have been reported dead following a collision involving two high-speed trains near Urda, south of Madrid, Spain, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue. More than 500 passengers were aboard the two trains involved in the crash, which occurred on Tuesday morning,…
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Kano governor’s aide appoints son as chief of staff
By George Omagbemi A Special Adviser to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Publicity, Ahmad Muhammad Aruwa, has appointed his son, Aliyu Ahmed, as Chief of Staff, drawing attention to the role of family relationships in political appointments. The appointment was announced alongside four other appointments within Aruwa’s team, according to report by Peoples…
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Adesina Pledges to Support Nigeria’s Economic Development in Any Capacity
By George Omagbemi Former African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has pledged to support Nigeria’s economic development in any capacity, declaring that his commitment to the country goes beyond the pursuit of a government appointment. Adesina made the declaration on Tuesday after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where…
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Kano Assembly Passes bill to Pave Way for State Police
By George Omagbemi The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill seeking to amend Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the establishment and operation of state police services. The bill was passed on Tuesday during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Ismail-Falgore, following deliberations on its 26 clauses by the…
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OPC Arrests Three Suspected Kidnappers Around Old Oyo National Park
By George Omagbemi Members of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) have arrested three suspected kidnappers accused of terrorising communities around the Old Oyo National Park in Oyo State. The arrests were reportedly carried out during separate patrol operations in Eseke village, within Oriire Local Government Area, and Igbeti, in Olorunsogo Local Government Area. Kehinde Zaccheus,…
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INEC Investigates Suspected AI-Generated Photos in voters’ Register Ahead of 2027 Elections
By George Omagbemi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an investigation into suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs discovered in Nigeria’s preliminary register of voters, raising fresh questions about the accuracy of electoral records ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 27, the commission said it was reviewing questionable…
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Arsenal Suffer Shock Carabao Cup Exit As Fleetwood Triumph On Penalties
By Opeyemi Adelakun Arsenal have crashed out of the Carabao Cup after League Two side Fleetwood Town secured a stunning 5-3 penalty shootout victory following a 1-1 draw at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday. Fleetwood stunned the visitors by taking the lead through Aaron Loupalo-Bi in the 21st minute, putting the lower-league side in a strong…
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Aiyedatiwa Approves Micro-Credit Loans for Ondo Business Owners, Artisans
By Paul Joseph Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the disbursement of loans to market traders, medium-scale business owners, artisans and service providers as part of efforts to support small businesses and stimulate economic growth across the state. The Ondo State Micro-Credit Agency, which is responsible for implementing the initiative, announced that application…