Author: Starnews NG
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Enugu LP Governorship Candidate Chijioke Edeoga Returns to PDP
Chief Chijioke Edeoga, who previously ran for governor of Enugu State under the Labour Party, has rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His return was made official at the PDP Secretariat, where he pledged full support for Governor Peter Mbah’s administration. Edeoga said his decision was influenced by the leadership style of Governor Mbah, which…
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Biola Adebayo Surprises Veteran Actress Dupe Jayesimi with Car on Mother’s Day
Nollywood actress Biola Adebayo brought happiness to veteran actress Dupe Jayesimi by surprising her with a brand-new car in honor of Mother’s Day. This heartfelt gesture came after Jayesimi shared her painful experiences with childlessness, which once led her into depression and alcoholism. She opened up about her struggles during an interview on Adebayo’s podcast,…
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I was offered N5bn to impeach Fubara – Rivers Chief of Staff
The Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Edison Ehie, has alleged that he was offered a staggering sum of N5 billion to orchestrate the impeachment of his principal. Ehie made the revelation on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he claimed to have concrete evidence of…
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Another PDP Leader Resigns in Cross River
Margaret Okon, the Assistant State Woman Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River South Senatorial District, has resigned from the party. Her decision comes just two days after Emana Amawhe, the party’s deputy governorship candidate in the 2024 elections, also stepped down from the state chapter. In a letter sent to the…
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Young Graduate Killed in Brutal Attack at Abuja Boys’ Brigade Camp
A young graduate, John Johnson, lost his life in a brutal attack suspected to have been carried out by herdsmen in Zaina, near Angwar Hakimi, Orozo, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The tragic incident took place on March 29, 2025, during a Boys’ Brigade camping event. Johnson, who had already endured the pain of…
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Firm Donates 5-Megawatt Power Project to Ondo
By Charles Maduka Lincs Power Energy Solutions has donated a 5-megawatt electricity project to Ondo State in a bid to enhance the state’s power supply stability. The project was facilitated by Mr. Olumbe Akinkugbe, a former Senior Special Assistant on ICT to the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. At the groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, Mr. Otinniyi…
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Nigerian Army Destroys 18 Illegal Refineries, Arrests 39 Suspects
By Charles Maduka The Nigerian Army’s 6 Division has arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refineries in an ongoing crackdown against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. According to a statement by Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, the operation lasted six days, from March 24…
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Three Nigerians in U.S. Face 60 Years Jail Term for Fraud
Three Nigerian men residing in the United States—Olumide Olorunfunmi, Samson Amos, and Emmanuel Unuigbe—are facing a possible combined 60-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to their involvement in a large-scale money laundering operation linked to romance scams and business email compromise (BEC) fraud. Olorunfunmi, 39, admitted guilt in a Charlotte, North Carolina, federal court on…
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Shehu Sani Declares Bid for Kaduna Central Senate in 2027
By Charles Maduka Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has declared his intention to run for the Senate again in the 2027 elections. He made this announcement on Sunday while giving his Eid-el-Fitr message at his home in Kaduna. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie…
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Trump hints at possible third term, says ‘I’m not joking’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he is seriously considering the possibility of serving a third term, despite constitutional restrictions that limit presidents to two terms. “There are methods which you could do it,” Trump stated in a phone interview with NBC News from Mar-a-Lago, his private estate. Speaking later to reporters aboard Air…
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Delta Police Commissioner Orders Investigation into Artiste’s Death
By Charles Maduka The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has directed a full investigation into the death of 24-year-old upcoming artiste, Paul Obukohwo. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, Obukohwo allegedly died after being held in custody by operatives of the Rapid Response…
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Visa: H-1B lottery results released – How applicants can check their status for 2025
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun announcing the results of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 H-1B visa lottery. Applicants can verify their selection status through their employer, legal representative, or the USCIS online portal. If an applicant’s status is marked as “Selected,” they have cleared the lottery stage, and their employer must…