Author: Starnews NG
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Falana Tells NBA To Stop Inviting Dictators To Conferences
By Opeyemi Adelakun Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has faulted the Nigerian Bar Association for inviting former Liberian President George Weah to speak at its 66th Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Falana made the criticism in a video posted on the NBA’s YouTube channel on Monday, a…
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Atiku Sets Condition for 2027 Presidential Debates, Challenges Tinubu
By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said he will not participate in any presidential debate ahead of the 2027 general elections unless President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are represented. Atiku, who leads the coalition of opposition parties, said debate platforms should…
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US Navy Has Cleared All Mines From Strait Of Hormuz – Trump
By Paul Joseph United States President Donald Trump says the US Navy has cleared or detonated all mines in the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz, amid continuing tensions over access to the strategic waterway. Trump made the claim in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, saying he had been informed by the…
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Tinubu Orders Rescue For Niger Mass Abducted Victims
By Paul Joseph President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the military, police, intelligence and other relevant security agencies to launch an immediate and coordinated operation to rescue victims of the recent mass abduction in Niger State. The directive followed reports of the abduction and killing of innocent citizens by criminal elements in the state, with…
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2027: ‘Osun Crisis Will be Child’s play in Ogun’ — Hunye Warns APC
By Sunday Ameh Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Abayomi Hunye, has warned that the political crisis surrounding the party’s 2027 governorship ticket could be worse than the recent crisis witnessed during the Osun State governorship election. Hunye issued the warning on Tuesday while speaking on Frontline, a current affairs…
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NNPCL Raises Petrol Price To N1,270 Per Litre In Abuja
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, from N1,250 to N1,270 per litre at its retail outlets in Abuja and neighbouring areas. A market survey conducted on Tuesday showed that the state-owned oil company had adjusted its petrol price…
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Ogun 2027: APC Disowns Hunye, Petitions IGP, DSS over alleged Impersonation
By Sunday Ameh The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned Abayomi Hunye as its governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, accusing him of impersonating the party’s candidate. The party has consequently petitioned the Inspector-General of Police and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), demanding an investigation, arrest and prosecution of…
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65 Nigerians Set To Return From South Africa As FG Steps Up Repatriation
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government has announced plans to facilitate the return of another 65 Nigerians from South Africa on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, amid renewed concerns over discrimination and attacks against foreigners in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday.…
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Sokoto Insecurity: Cleric Reportedly Carries Gun While Leading Congregation
By Opeyemi Adelakun An Islamic cleric has reportedly been seen carrying what appears to be a pump-action firearm while moving with members of his congregation in Sokoto State, amid heightened security concerns linked to banditry and kidnapping. The incident was captured in a video shared on X by D English Alhaji Media. In the footage,…
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Trailer Crash Triggers Gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as Motorists Resort to Bush Paths
By Opeyemi Adelakun A trailer crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has triggered severe gridlock, leaving motorists stranded for hours and forcing some travellers to resort to bush paths and inner roads to escape the congestion. The accident occurred around 1am on Tuesday along the outbound carriageway at Sinowa, with the fallen trailer still obstructing part…
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Japanese PM Says She Felt Lonely and Sad After Staff Removed Cockroaches From Official Residence
By Gloria Drealomalicha Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has revealed that she was left with an unexpected feeling of loneliness after staff members eliminated cockroaches from her official residence in Tokyo. Takaichi made the unusual revelation in a post on X on August 22 while responding to a question she is often asked about whether…
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APC Under Fire For Claiming Tinubu Outperformed Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, and Buhari Combined
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing a fierce public backlash after its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, claimed that President Bola Tinubu has outperformed his four immediate predecessors—Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari combined. The assertion, made during a recent media engagement, was intended to project the current administration’s achievements as…