Author: Starnews NG
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Iyabo Obasanjo, Adebutu, others present, as PDP flags off Ogun Central campaign
By Sunday Ameh The Peoples Democratic Party has commenced its 2027 presidential and National Assembly campaign in Ogun Central Senatorial District, drawing large crowds of supporters across the three federal constituencies in the district. The campaign train, led by the party’s Ogun State governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, and its Ogun Central senatorial candidate, Senator Iyabo…
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NFF President Gusau, Eight Board Members Resign
By Opeyemi Adelakun The leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation has suffered a major shake-up following the resignation of President Ibrahim Gusau and seven other board members. The resignations came amid growing pressure over the management of Nigerian football and a series of setbacks involving the country’s national teams. The development also comes as the…
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2027 Elections: INEC To Publish Governorship, Assembly Candidates Saturday
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Independent National Electoral Commission is set to take another major step towards the 2027 general elections with the publication of candidates nominated by political parties for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. The commission will publish the candidate lists on Saturday, August 29, 2026, ahead of the elections scheduled…
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PHOTOS: Massive Crowd as Sunday Igboho Launches Iru Ekun Security Network in Ogun
Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, officially inaugurated the Ogun State chapter of the Iru Ekun Security Network on Wednesday. The launch event drew a large crowd of thousands of volunteers. Addressing the gathering, Igboho outlined the structure of the security outfit, emphasizing the necessity of strict discipline among members. He…
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Bauchi Man Names Newborn After President Tinubu
A young man in Bauchi State has attracted attention after naming his newborn baby after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he took the decision because he was satisfied with what he described as the President’s fairness and leadership. “That’s why I named my newborn baby after him,” the man reportedly said, explaining that the name…
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EFCC Offers Up to 5% Reward for Tips on Stolen Nigerian Assets Abroad
By George Omagbemi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has offered whistleblowers between 2.5 per cent and 5 per cent of recovered assets for credible information that leads to the recovery of Nigerian monetary and non-monetary assets allegedly stolen and hidden abroad. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, announced the incentive on Wednesday, August 26, 2026,…
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UNIBEN Students Hail Aiyedatiwa’s Appointment Of Obayangban As Forestry SSA
By Opeyemi Adelakun The National Association of Life Science Students (NALSS), University of Benin (UNIBEN), has hailed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s appointment of Hon. Bidemi Joshua Obayangban as his Senior Special Assistant on Forestry. This was contained in a statement signed by the association’s Secretary-General, Comr. Paul Samuel Olamilekan Ojogbe, and its Governor, Comr. Olubode Victor,…
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Ogogo’s Family Debunks Daughter’s Childbirth Report
By Opeyemi Adelakun The family of late Nollywood actor Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan has debunked reports that his daughter, Shakirat “Kira” Taiwo, has given birth to a baby boy. The family issued the clarification on Wednesday following the circulation of a video claiming that Kira had welcomed a child shortly after her father’s burial. In a…
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FACT CHECK: Did Ogogo’s Daughter Kira Really Welcome A Baby Boy Days After His Burial?
By Opeyemi Adelakun A claim that Kira Taiwo, daughter of late veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has welcomed a baby boy has triggered widespread reactions on social media, coming barely two days after her father was buried. The claim gained traction on Wednesday after several blogs and social media accounts published…
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Meta Agrees Up To $18bn Settlement Over Claims Its Platforms Harmed Children
By Paul Joseph Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle claims brought by 29 US states that its platforms harmed children. The agreement, which is subject to final court approval, requires Meta to introduce a range of new protections for users under 18, including…
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Benin-Agbor-Asaba Gridlock: Presidency Blames Contractor, Orders Road Reconstruction
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government has blamed the contractor handling the Benin-Agbor-Asaba highway for the road’s deteriorating condition and the prolonged gridlock that left motorists stranded for days. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, said the contractor’s failure to fulfil its obligations contributed significantly to the crisis.…
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Russian Chess Official Dies at 36 Following Suspected Malaria After Nigeria Trip
Sergei Indeikin, a 36-year-old operational manager and delegate for the International Chess Federation (FIDE), has died following a severe illness. His family and several Russian media outlets have linked his death to a severe form of malaria contracted during a work trip to Nigeria. Indeikin traveled to Abuja in early August to assist with the…