Author: Starnews NG
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Senator Binani Faces Backlash Over Alleged ‘Infidels’ Remark About Christians
By Paul Joseph Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani has come under criticism following a report alleging that she referred to Christians as “Arna,” a Hausa term commonly used to describe non-Muslims or infidels. The alleged remark has triggered reactions on social media, with some Nigerians condemning the reported comment and calling for clarification from the…
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How Governors’ Offices Cost States N512bn In Six Months – Report
By Opeyemi Adelakun Thirty-three Nigerian states spent at least N512.10bn on Government Houses, governors’ offices and travel-related expenses in the first six months of 2026, according to an analysis of state budget implementation reports. The expenditure is significantly higher than the official salaries of the governors, whose combined six-month basic pay was estimated at N108.65m.…
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2027 Presidency: ACF, PANDEF, MBF Push For Full Disclosure Of Candidates’ Records
By Opeyemi Adelakun As political calculations intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, leading socio-political organisations have renewed calls for greater scrutiny of presidential hopefuls, insisting that Nigerians should have sufficient information about the people seeking to govern them. The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and Middle Belt Forum (MBF) separately…
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Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price To N1,200/Litre Despite Falling Crude Prices
By Opeyemi Adelakun Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, from N1,185 to N1,200 per litre, in another adjustment that could put further pressure on consumers and transport operators. The latest increase takes effect Wednesday, August 26, 2026, according to a price communication issued to customers by…
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“We Carry Patients on Foot”: Bauchi Community Laments Lack of Roads and Water
By Abdulqadir Muhammad Alhaji Residents of Lushi, a historic community located behind General Hassan Usman Katsina Unity College in Bauchi metropolis, have appealed to the Bauchi State Government to address what they describe as decades of neglect, citing poor road infrastructure, inadequate access to potable water, and limited healthcare facilities. The District Head of Yalwa,…
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APC Breaks Silence on Alleged Withdrawal of 2027 Presidential Campaign List
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally broken its silence regarding swirling reports that it had withdrawn its 2027 presidential campaign council list, dismissing the claims as mere “rumours.” Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, addressed the controversy during a conversation with TheCable on Tuesday morning. Responding to the speculation that had dominated political…
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Kano Man Guns Down Wedding Guests After Complaining About Loud Music
A festive wedding celebration in the Tudun Yola Quarters of Kano turned into a scene of carnage when 34-year-old Rabiu Mukthar allegedly opened fire on guests, killing one person and injuring three others. The Kano State Police Command confirmed that officers responded immediately to reports of gunfire at the event. According to police spokesperson CSP…
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Why APC’s Campaign List Retraction Signals a Deeper Crisis
In the high-stakes theater of Nigerian politics, optics are often as important as policy. However, when a ruling party is forced to publicly retreat from its own strategic appointments, it ceases to be a matter of mere public relations and transforms into a confession of structural instability. The recent controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress…
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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…