Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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NSA Lashes out at Canadian Embassy for Denying Army Chief, Others Visa
By Miracle Ogunde The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has lashes out at the Canadian embassy for denying visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and other senior military officers for an official engagement. According to Daily Times, General Musa had earlier expressed his disappointment over the incident, revealing that…
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BREAKING: Ondo Police summon Wale Odusola
A constitutional lawyer from Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Barr. Wale Odusola has been invited by the Ondo State Police Command. In a video posted by Odusola, fraught with the police invitation, Odusola is expected to appear before the Police Command on Monday. The video posted on his verified Facebook account a few…
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‘I Wouldn’t Be a Widow If Aketi Had Listened to Me’ — Betty Akeredolu Talks Tough
Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu is the former First Lady of Ondo State and widow of the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the former Governor of Ondo State. She recently shared her inspiring journey of survival and triumph over cancer, emphasizing her belief in medical science over spiritual practices. In this exclusive interview with our Publisher, Olumide Akinrinlola, she…
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VIDEO: Ilaje Lawyer Exposes Budget Injustice in Ondo State, Says “We Will Not Be Silenced”
In a passionate address shared today on his Facebook page, Barrister Wale Odusola, a constitutional lawyer from Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State and a kinsman to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has released a new video—a follow-up to his previous criticism of the state government. Within just 48 hours, this latest video addresses the 2025…
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22 States Sue Trump Administration Over Cuts to Public Health Research Funding
According to CNN, nearly two dozen states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding recent cuts to public health research funding. The Democratic attorneys general from 22 states claim in the lawsuit that the newly announced cuts will result in the immediate loss of hundreds of millions of dollars already allocated for employing…
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Ondo PDP Calls For Dismissal of Finance Commissioner Over Budget Padding Allegations
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has issued a press statement demanding the immediate dismissal of Mrs. Isaac Omowunmi, the Commissioner for Finance, over allegations of budget padding in the 2025 Appropriation Act. The statement, signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, highlights several contentious items in the budget that have…
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Sowore Accuses Former Governor Fayemi of Fraud in Ekiti Airport Project
Onoyeleu Sowore, a human rights activist and former presidential candidate, has taken to his verified Facebook account to voice serious allegations against former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and the current governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, regarding the controversial Ekiti Airport project. Starnews NG obtained the post from Sowore’s Facebook page, where he titled his remarks…
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Wale Odusola Sets Facebook On Fire, Calls Out Governor Aiyedatiwa In Viral Video
In a passionate address shared on his Facebook page on Friday, Barrister Wale Odusola, a constitutional lawyer from Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State and a kinsman to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has stirred significant conversation by criticising the governor’s performance in office. The video, delivered in the Ilaje dialect and transcribed into English by…
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EXCLUSIVE: Abdullahi Bashir Haske—The Billionaire in the Shadows
When billionaires in Nigeria are mentioned, names like Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, and Tony Elumelu dominate the conversation. Yet, there exists another class of billionaires—those who operate in the shadows, quietly amassing wealth and influence while reshaping industries. Among them is Abdullahi Bashir Haske, a name that may not be widely recognized but commands significant…
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Etihad Oilfield Services Addresses Ownership Rumours and Misleading Reports
The Chairman of Etihad Oilfield Services, Alhaji Abdullahi Bashir Haske, has refuted a report claiming that a person named Kabir Chiroma Haske is the owner of Etihad Oilfield Ltd. In a statement released by the company’s public relations department, it was clarified that the individual whose photo is being circulated, Kabir Chiroma Haske, is not…
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Portable Evades Arrest as Police Arraign Nine Associates for Allegedly Assaulting Ogun Officials
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, is reportedly evading arrest after police in Ogun State arraigned nine of his associates in an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. The associates are accused of assaulting officials from the Ota Zonal Planning Office of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. The suspects include Nurudeen…
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INEC Fails to Present Witnesses at Edo Election Tribunal
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has adjourned proceedings to Monday, February 10, allowing the Edo State Governor, Monday Okphebholo, to open his case. This decision came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to present its witnesses, who were scheduled to testify starting Thursday, February 6. During the proceedings on Thursday, INEC’s…