Author: Starnews NG
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Obio/Akpor LG Chairman in Rivers Appoints 100 Additional SAs After Naming 130 Earlier
By: Bayero Ade Chijioke Ihunwo, the Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, has appointed another 100 Special Assistants (SAs), further expanding his team. According to Peoples Gazette, in a statement released on Saturday, Ihunwo congratulated the newly appointed SAs, stating their role would help him fulfill his vision for the local community.…
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TikTok Suspends Operations in U.S. Following New Ban Law
By: Bayero Ade TikTok has suspended its services in the United States as of Saturday night, shutting down both its app and website for millions of American users. According to Peoples Gazette, this action follows a law passed by lawmakers and signed by President Joe Biden last year, which was upheld by the U.S. Supreme…
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Governor Soludo Launches New Security Operations, Announces N5m Reward for Tips on Kidnappers
By: Bayero Ade Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has introduced two specialized security initiatives, Udo Ga-Achị and Agunechemba, as part of ongoing efforts to address the state’s security challenges. According to Politics Nigeria, the programs were unveiled on Saturday, January 18, during a ceremony held at the International Convention Centre in Awka. The event…
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PDP Senator, Ned Nwoko Set to Join APC
By: Bayero Ade Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, is reportedly preparing to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Politics Nigeria, this move, if confirmed, would solidify the APC’s dominance in Delta State, as the party already holds the Delta Central and…
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Ondo LG Poll: Obayangban Hails Peaceful, Credible Process
Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Forestry for Ondo South, Hon. Bidemi Obayangban, popularly known as O.C. General, has commended the smooth conduct of the local government elections held across the state on Saturday. Reports from various polling units indicate a peaceful atmosphere as voters exercised their civic duty without significant disruptions. Obayangban…
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Lagos Govt Closes Smiley Kids Montessori Following Tragic Drowning Incident
By: Bayero Ade The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of Smiley Kids Montessori School in the Sangotedo area after the heartbreaking death of a two-year-old student, Rapheala Ogbodo, who drowned in the school’s swimming pool. According to Afripost, the incident occurred on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, and has prompted a thorough investigation by…
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UK Not a Hotel for Immigrants, Says Kemi Badenoch
By: Bayero Ade Kemi Badenoch, the UK Conservative Party leader, has stated that the United Kingdom is not “a hotel” for immigrants, and it cannot accept millions of people from countries like Nigeria and others around the world. According to Peoples Gazette, In her first speech of the year on Thursday, Badenoch acknowledged the past…
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Governor Diri Reveals He Rejected Ritual Offer to Become Bayelsa Governor
By: Bayero Ade Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has disclosed that he turned down an offer to perform rituals to secure his governorship, choosing instead to rely on his faith in God. According to Politics Nigeria, Governor Diri made this revelation during the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area (KOLGA) Annual Day of Thanksgiving held in…
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15 year old girl sells 7yr old brother in Delta
By Miracle Ogunde A 15 year old girl has reportedly narrated how she sold her her 7-year old brother to a man in Agbarho Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The suspect claimed she sold her brother to an Hausa man at Agbarhor, saying, “I give them my account number. They say…
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Burna Boy monitoring my family – Cubana Chief Priest raises alarm
By Miracle Ogunde Controversial socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has alleged that Burna Boy is monitoring his family. Daily Post reports that he raised the alarm while alleging that a video shared by the singer via Instastory was a recording of his family residence in Ikoyi. He said the eye emoji…