Author: Starnews NG
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Nigeria Expresses Interest to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games
By Charles Maduka The Nigerian Olympic Committee has officially expressed interest in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The announcement was made ahead of the March 28, 2025, deadline for submitting expressions of interest. According to the NOC, Nigeria’s bid is centered on Abuja, the capital city, and aims to showcase the country’s growth, sports culture,…
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No Protest in Rivers, Says Suspended Commissioner
Suspended Commissioner for Youth Development in Rivers State, Chisom Gbali, dismissed reports of a planned protest in Port Harcourt. Speaking in an interview, Gbali said there is no unrest in the state and described the environment as peaceful. The statement followed claims that a protest might be brewing in the state capital. Gbali, however, said…
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Thunder Kills Eight Cows in Ondo Farming Community
A thunderstorm struck and killed eight cows in the Ori-Ohin area of Ifon, located in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident caused shock and stirred discussions in the community, especially among local farmers and leaders who believe the deaths were connected to ongoing conflicts over farmland use. The cows, reportedly belonging to…
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Edo State Begins Gratuity Payments After 12 Years
By Charles Maduka The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has started paying gratuities that have been owed to retired workers since 2012. This move is expected to bring relief to many pensioners who have waited a long time to receive their benefits. According to a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua,…
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Presidency Denies Sacking INEC Chairman Yakubu
By Charles Maduka The Presidency has dismissed reports that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Viral claims circulating early Monday alleged that Yakubu had been removed and replaced with Professor Bashiru Olamilekan as part of a major shake-up in INEC’s leadership. The story quickly…
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Southampton Sack Manager Ivan Juric After Relegation
By Charles Maduka Southampton have parted ways with manager Ivan Juric following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. The announcement was made on Monday. The Saints dropped out of the top flight after a 3-1 loss to Tottenham on Sunday, confirming their exit with seven matches still to play. That marks the fastest relegation…
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LP Crisis Deepens as Abure, Obi Convene Separate NEC Meetings After S’Court Ruling
The leadership tussle within the Labour Party took a new turn on Monday as the National Chairman, Julius Abure, and the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, separately called for meetings of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The parallel gatherings are aimed at deliberating on the party’s future following the Supreme Court’s judgment delivered…
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“I still live like a poor man every day. It’s money that chases me instead,” Says Kizz Daniel
Afrobeats singer Kizz Daniel has revealed that he still lives like a “poor man” every day, claiming that money chases him instead of the other way around. In a post on X, Kizz Daniel stated that wealth does not automatically guarantee happiness. He questioned why happiness seems to diminish when money comes, reflecting on the…
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LASU Performs Coconut-Breaking Ceremony, Offering Prayers
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos State University (LASU) held its symbolic coconut-breaking ceremony on Monday, offering prayers for peace and progress within the institution and among its students. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, led the ceremony at the university’s main campus in Ojo, Lagos, as part of the events marking its…
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Police Block Protesters from Accessing Lagos Assembly
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on Monday blocked protesters from reaching the Lagos State Assembly complex, where they intended to submit a letter outlining their demands. The Take-It-Back Movement, alongside other civil society organisations, is spearheading the ongoing protest to draw attention to pressing national issues, including the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime…
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Nationwide Outcry: Group Leads Major Protest in Abuja Against Gov Repression
According to Punch Newspaper, a nationwide protest led by the Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society organisations has commenced in Abuja. The demonstration, which kicked off on Monday, April 7, 2025, aims to draw attention to the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship in the country, and what organisers have described…
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Reps Warn Rivers Sole Administrator Over Lawmaking Powers
The House of Representatives has warned the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.), that he has no legal right to make laws or prepare a budget for the state. This warning came after Ibas announced plans to create a new budget following the declaration of a state of emergency in the…