Author: Starnews NG

The Nigerian government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has expressed concern over recent comments by Kemi Badenoch, a UK Conservative Party leader of Nigerian descent. In a speech delivered at an event organized by British think tank Onward, Badenoch reportedly described Nigeria’s government as destructive and warned that Britain could face similar issues without systemic…

By : Bayero Ade Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, continues to stay in the United States amid the controversy surrounding his recent impeachment. Obasa, who was removed from office last Monday over accusations of fraud and misconduct, has received vocal support from his loyalists in Agege Constituency 1.…

A tragic tanker explosion occurred at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area, Niger State, killing over 80 people and injuring many others. The accident involved a fuel-laden tanker that overturned, leading to widespread fuel scooping by locals. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to the incident by directing the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to…

By: Bayero Ade The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a child trafficking syndicate and rescued 14 children from the clutches of a three-member gang. Those apprehended include a 62-year-old woman, Sabira Izuorah, and a couple, Isiaka Lukman (42) and Abosede Lukman (23). According to NAN, speaking to journalists in Akure, Commissioner of Police Wilfred…

The Catholic Diocese of Warri has announced the suspension of Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from priestly duties following reports of his marriage in the United States. The suspension was detailed in a statement titled “Decree of Suspension,” dated January 16, 2025, and signed by the Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, alongside…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured victory in 16 out of 18 local government chairmanship seats in the recently held elections in Ondo State. The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) announced the results from its headquarters in Akure, Channels TV reports. Elections in Ondo West Local Government Area were rescheduled, while results from Owo…

By: Bayero Ade Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has banned heavy-duty trucks from traveling on the one-way route through Dikko Bridge following a tragic tanker explosion that claimed many lives on Saturday. According to NAN, Governor Bago announced the ban after visiting the explosion site at Dikko Junction in Suleja Local Government Area. He expressed…

By: Bayero Ade The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has annulled the chairmanship election in Ondo West Local Government Area after an incorrect logo of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) appeared on the ballot papers. According to NAN, Dr. Joseph Aremo, Chairman of the Commission, made the announcement during a press conference in…