Author: Starnews NG
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NAF Crash: Navy Deploys Sonar To Locate Submerged Aircraft In Ondo
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Navy has deployed specialised sonar equipment to locate the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft that crashed and became submerged in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The deployment followed an assessment of the crash site by the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi…
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AAU Lecturer Dies in Ekpoma Hotel, Police Detain Three
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, has died in a hotel room in the Mosco area of Ekpoma, Edo State, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. The incident occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026, according to the Edo State Police Command. Uwuigbe, who…
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Akure Okada Riders Protest N7,000 Levy
By Paul Joseph Commercial motorcycle operators in Akure, Ondo State, have protested alleged multiple levies and ticket collections, with riders accusing revenue collectors of demanding an additional N7,000 payment for an emblem bearing the name of Akure South Local Government Area. The protest reportedly led to clashes between some commercial motorcycle operators and ticket sellers…
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Peter Obi Visits NAF Facility Over Ondo Crash
By George Omagbemi Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has visited the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) facility in Abuja to sign the condolence register opened following the military aircraft crash in Ondo State. Obi made the visit on Tuesday as tributes continued to be paid to the 25 people who…
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Emefiele Trial: N124.86bn CBN Withdrawal Was Unknown To Finance Ministry, Witness Says
By Opeyemi Adelakun A Federal Ministry of Finance director has testified that the ministry and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation had no knowledge of a N124.86 billion withdrawal from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The official, Ali Mohammed, appeared before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama on Tuesday as the…
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Step Down From Presidential Race, Try Councillor or LG Chairman — VeryDarkMan to Sowore
By Ameh Sunday Enyo-ojo Social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has challenged Omoyele Sowore to step down from the 2027 presidential race and consider contesting for councillor or local government chairman in his state. VeryDarkMan made the remarks in a social media post following a court proceeding involving Blord and the…
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INEC Sets October 10 for Final Governorship, Assembly Candidate List
By George Omagbemi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to publish the final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The commission disclosed the date as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections, with political parties and candidates moving deeper into the…
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Portugal Legend Sets Condition For Ronaldo Farewell
By Opeyemi Adelakun Portugal legend António Simões has said Cristiano Ronaldo will receive a memorable farewell from the national team if he learns to place the collective ahead of himself. Simões was speaking after Ronaldo issued a statement on Tuesday explaining the controversy and circumstances surrounding his exit from Portugal’s national team camp. The former…
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Olu of Warri Challenges Asari Dokubo to Prove N2.7tn Pipeline Claim
By George Omagbemi The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, has challenged Niger Delta activist Asari Dokubo to provide documentary evidence for his claim that the monarch receives N2.7 trillion annually from pipeline surveillance contracts. The challenge was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Prince Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema, the Olu’s Sole Representative…
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Panel Seeks Two-Week Extension in Probe of 37 Miners’ Deaths
By George Omagbemi The Federal Government’s independent committee investigating the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) custody in Minna, Niger State, has received a two-week extension to complete its investigation. The committee, chaired by retired DSS Deputy Director-General Jonathan Kure, was originally expected to submit its…
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North-West Leads Voter Register as INEC Raises Security and Funding Concerns
By George Omagbemi The North-West has emerged as Nigeria’s largest voting bloc ahead of the 2027 general elections, with 25.08 million registered voters, while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and police have raised concerns over security and funding as preparations enter the final phase. INEC’s latest register puts the national number of registered voters…
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EFCC Challenges Diezani’s Reliance on UK Acquittal in Asset Case
By George Omagbemi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to disregard former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke’s attempt to rely on her recent acquittal by a UK court in her ongoing challenge over assets affected by forfeiture and sale proceedings. Diezani was acquitted on June 17, 2026,…