Author: Starnews NG

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…

Kemi Olunloyo, the controversial media figure, has publicly declared that she no longer associates with her family following the death of her father, former Oyo State Governor Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo. The former governor, a respected mathematician and politician, passed away on Sunday, April 6, at the age of 89. Olunloyo made the announcement on…