Author: Starnews NG

The Bring Back Our Light (BBOL) group, a leading association that championed the restoration of electricity to Ondo South after years of protracted blackout, has showered encomiums on its Convener, Pastor Akinrinlola Olumide, as he marks his birthday today. In a goodwill message personally signed by the Secretary of the association, Comrade Dare Omopariola, the…

A high court in Ebonyi State has granted the release of 12 members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), who had been detained since May 24, 2021. The court’s decision on Thursday followed the withdrawal of the last remaining charges against the detainees by the Ebonyi State government. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer representing the…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced a temporary halt to operations along the Warri-Itakpe route after a technical issue caused by an engine failure. The disruption, which took place on April 9, prompted NRC to suspend train services for 72 hours, according to a statement released on Thursday by Henrietta Eregare, the corporation’s Public…

The immediate past Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Mr. Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, has congratulated the Publisher of Starnews, Pastor Olumide Akinrinlola, on the occasion of his birthday. Peretei, in a goodwill message, extolled Akinrinlola’s contributions to journalism and society at large, describing him as a distinguished journalist who has…

By Charles Maduka What began as a peaceful demonstration by youth groups in Ondo State on April 9 2025, has resulted in a landmark victory in court, leading to the release of three detained youth leaders: Adediran Gabriel, Yaya Bisola, and Akeju Blessing James. The leaders of the Akoko Youth Forum, were arrested and remanded…

The lawmaker who represented Ondo South Senatorial District at the 9th Senate, Senator Nicholas Tofowomo, on Thursday extended his warm wishes to his former Special Assistant on Media & Publicity, Pastor Olumide Akinrinlola, as he marked his birthday. Senator Tofowomo commended Akinrinlola’s loyalty, dedication, and professionalism, especially during his time as part of his media…

Senator Nicholas Tofowomo, who represented Ondo South in the 9th Assembly, has accused the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State of “betraying” the party’s Publicity Secretary, Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, leading to his resignation. In a telephone chat with Starnews NG, an outspoken Tofowomo expressed his outrage, stating that the party leadership…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed a fine of N628 million on eight Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for failing to adhere to the monthly energy limits for unmetered customers during the period from July to September 2024. The DisCos involved in this sanction include Abuja, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola.…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a formal petition with the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, urging a thorough investigation into an allegation made against him by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, dated April 3, 2025, calls for her prosecution over what Akpabio describes as a false and damaging claim. In his letter,…

—Issues 14-day ultimatum over perceived tyranny, marginalisation of Ondo South The Ondo South Advancement and Welfare Consultative Association (OSAWA) has raised the alarm over what it described as poor governance, rising insecurity, and perceived marginalisation of the Ondo South Senatorial District under the administration of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. In a strongly worded letter addressed…

The presidency has recognized mistakes in a list it shared earlier, which outlined the appointments made by President Bola Tinubu since he took office in 2023. The list was initially published on Wednesday evening by Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication. The release followed comments from Senator Ali…