Author: Starnews NG
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My Wife Beats Me Anytime We Argue — 47-Year-Old Man Seeks Divorce After 20 Years Marriage
By Paul Joseph A 47-year-old man, Johnson Gabriel, has asked a Kaduna Customary Court to dissolve his 20-year marriage, alleging that his wife, Janet, beats him whenever they argue and has threatened his life. Gabriel, a resident of Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, told the court that repeated disagreements with his wife often ended in physical assaults,…
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Nigerian students said they can’t date a man earning between 100k-500k monthly
LAGOS — A viral campus interview conducted by one Oyindamola on X (@dammiedammie35) has set the internet on fire , after a group of students openly declared that they would refuse to date any man earning between 100,000 and 500,000 naira per month, Starnews NG reports. In the candid segment, a group of respondents in…
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Peller Threatens Legal Action Against Babalawo Over ‘Juju’ Fame Claim
By Paul Joseph Popular Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, has threatened legal action against a self-acclaimed ‘babalawo’ over claims that spiritual powers helped him become famous. The controversy began after the traditionalist alleged that Peller once visited his shrine, pleaded for spiritual assistance and later became successful but failed to honour…
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BREAKING: Two Killed, Officers Injured in Deadly Attack on Police Patrol in Osun
IBADAN-IFE EXPRESSWAY — Two civilians were killed and two police officers were left in critical condition following a violent ambush by suspected political thugs on a police patrol team along the Ibadan-Ife Expressway in Osun State. The incident occurred at approximately 11 a.m. on August 24. Officers from the Ikire Division, led by their Divisional…
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FCT Senator Kingibe Accuses Wike of Securing Unauthorized Loans
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has leveled serious allegations against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, claiming he has secured loans for the capital without the required National Assembly approval. In a recent interview on Channels Television, Senator Kingibe stated that she had formally raised the matter with the Senate leadership. She emphasized…
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FG Commences Work On Dilapidated Ifaki-Oye-Ilupeju Road In Ekiti
Commuters, motorists, and transporters along the Ifaki-Oye-Ilupeju axis in Ekiti State are experiencing relief as the Federal Government begins intervention work on the severely deteriorated road. This action follows a site assessment visit by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, who committed to restoring access for the public. The road’s previous state of…
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Family Announces Final Burial Rites for Late Nollywood Veteran, Ogogo
The family of the late Nollywood veteran, Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, has released the schedule for his remaining burial rites. Ogogo passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66. His death was officially announced by his colleague and fellow veteran actor, Jide Kosoko. Following his passing, he was laid…
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Dotun Oladipo, Publisher of Eagle Online, Dies
By Paul Joseph Dotun Oladipo, publisher of Eagle Online and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Premium Eagle Media Limited, has died at the age of 56. Oladipo’s death was announced by Eagle Online on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, after he reportedly took ill suddenly at his office the previous day. The publication described…
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BREAKING: Hausa, Yoruba Residents Clash In Ogun Community, Several Injured
By Opeyemi Adelakun A violent confrontation between some Hausa and Yoruba residents has reportedly erupted in Papalanto, Ogun State, leaving at least five people seriously injured. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning along the Papalanto-Itori-Abeokuta road after an argument between a Yoruba man and a Hausa resident reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation. According to…
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What You Need To Know About Late Dolly Parton
By Paul Joseph Dolly Parton’s journey from a poor Appalachian childhood to international superstardom remains one of the most remarkable stories in modern entertainment. From humble beginnings in rural Tennessee, she rose to become a country music legend, Hollywood actress, songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist whose influence extended far beyond the stage. Parton died on Tuesday,…
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Trump Orders US Flags At Half-Lower To Honour Dolly Parton For One Week
By Paul Joseph US President Donald Trump has ordered American flags to be flown at half-staff for one week in honour of country music icon Dolly Parton, following her death at the age of 80. The White House said the directive, issued on Tuesday, August 25, will remain in effect until sunset on September 1,…
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FENRAD commends Otti over gratuity payment, demands transparency
By Sunday Ameh The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has commended Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for commencing payment of outstanding gratuities owed to retired workers in the state and local government councils. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor, on Monday, FENRAD described the development as…