Author: Starnews NG
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US to Review Social Media for Visa Applications
The United States has announced a new policy to review social media activity when assessing visa and residence permit applications. Immigration authorities will now consider online content as part of the process in determining whether an individual is eligible for entry or stay in the country. The government made it clear that any applicant found…
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Kogi Women Protest Half Naked Against Violence, Kidnappings
Women from Oke-Ere, a village in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, took to the streets on Wednesday in a bold protest against the ongoing kidnappings and violence in their area. The women, mostly elderly, marched through their village, with some of them partially undressed, chanting mournful songs to show their frustration and…
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Nigeria is Collapsing, Obi Warns
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has voiced his deep concern over the severe hardships faced by Nigerians, stating that the country is on the brink of collapse. He made these remarks while addressing party members during the ongoing National Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Wednesday.…
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Niger Ditches French, Adopts Hausa as National Language
Niger’s military government has officially designated Hausa as the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial legacy where French was predominant. This change was announced in a new charter released on March 31, published in a special edition of the government’s official journal. The document states, “The national language is Hausa,” while “the…
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BREAKING: Labour Party Caretaker committee begins NEC meeting in Abuja
The Labour Party’s National Executive Council meeting has begun in Abuja, led by the party’s Caretaker Committee chaired by Senator Nenadi Usman. The meeting, which is taking place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, is being attended by notable figures including the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Alex…
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Peter Obi Shuts Down Rumours of Leaving Labour Party
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has denied claims that he is planning to leave the party. He addressed the matter during the ongoing National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, where he made it clear that he has not held any talks with anyone about leaving the party. Obi…
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ON THE AKOKO YOUTHS: IT IS A FIGHT YOU MUST PRAY NOT TO WIN!
By Tope Temokun DR. OLUKAYODE AJULO, SANHONOURABLE ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND COMMISSIONER FOR JUSTICE,ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S OFFICE,ALAGBAKA, AKURE, ONDO STATE. Dear Sir, Ondo State today is sinking deeper into a state of serious insecurity. A matter of this nature, which some have called a family feud and others a fight between brothers, is not something we should be discussing…
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Aiyedatiwa: Convene Security Summit Before Ondo Boils Over
The signs are ominous, the incidents chilling, and the consequences could be disastrous if immediate action is not taken. Ondo State is fast approaching the brink of a full-scale security crisis. In the span of just a few days, the state has been rocked by a series of unsettling events. The discovery of three headless…
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Police Redeploy Over 140 Senior Officers Across Nigeria In Major Reshuffle
The Nigeria Police Force on Wed made major changes within its ranks as 141 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were transferred to different commands and departments across the country. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, approved the internal redeployment as part of efforts to reorganize the force and improve its operations nationwide. The order, issued…
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Ondo Governor Sacks Football Agency Board, Sets Up New Committee
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, removed the entire management board of the Ondo State Football Agency. The governor’s decision means that the former Executive Chairman, Dele Ologun, along with other board members, will no longer continue in their roles. They have been asked to return all government items in their possession to the…
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NSA Warns Against Ransom Payments as Over 60 Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom
National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has urged Nigerians not to pay ransom to kidnappers, terrorists, or other criminal groups, stressing that such payments only fuel further criminal activity. He made this statement while receiving over 60 individuals who had recently been freed after being held captive for over a month in Kaduna. The release…
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Ibas Appoints New Administrators for 23 Rivers LGAs
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of administrators to oversee all 23 Local Government Areas in the state. This decision follows a recent development in which a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt issued a restraining order against the move. The court’s order, delivered by Justice…