Author: Starnews NG

The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to deploy 3,000 smart cameras across the state to enhance traffic management and road safety. Akin-George Fashola, Director of the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), shared this update during a radio program in Lagos on Tuesday. He explained that these cameras would be used to monitor speed limits and…

The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has transferred seven million CFA, equivalent to N17 million, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after intercepting the cash at the Nigeria-Benin Republic border. Area Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu officially handed over the seized funds to Oguzi Moses, Assistant Commander and Head of…

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) does not own Wadata Plaza, as the party has failed to pay the required N26.9 million ground rent since 2005. In an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, Olayinka dismissed…

Renowned Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, was recently seen shopping with his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, at a boutique. A trending video captured the duo visiting Vodi’s store, where they were warmly received by fashion designer Seyi Vodi. During their visit, Natasha mentioned that she planned to wear her new outfit to…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says it has uncovered an illegal crude oil reservoir in Ondo. This was disclosed in a statement by Daniel Aidamenbor, the spokesman for NSCDC in Ondo, on Tuesday. Mr Aidamenbor explained that the illegal crude oil reservoir was uncovered during a joint operation with the Nigerian Army and…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to former President Goodluck Jonathan for being honored with the 2025 Sunhak Peace Founders’ Award. In a statement released on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Jonathan for his unwavering commitment to promoting peace, unity, and democracy, which has earned him international recognition. He noted that…

A new 63,000-seat stadium will be built in Brisbane for the 2032 Olympic Games, overturning previous plans. According to DPA,Queensland State Premier David Crisafulli announced on Tuesday that the stadium would be located in Victoria Park, an area known for its green spaces and recreational facilities, sparking protests from citizens. The decision followed the completion…

Dr. George Nwaeke, the Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, has resigned from his position. According to The PUNCH, His resignation was announced in a statement from the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), and made public on Tuesday morning. The administrator expressed gratitude for Nwaeke’s service and…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced plans to take legal action over the establishment of a Sharia panel in the state. This statement came as the panel began holding sessions at the Central Mosque in Akesan, Oyo town. The governor, speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, emphasized that any panel…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the appointment of nine new Commissioners of Police (CPs) to various state commands in Nigeria. This development is aimed at improving the operations of the police force and ensuring that the Tactical Units within these commands do not take over the functions of the recognized Police Departments. According…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned against the illegal printing of National Identity Number (NIN) cards by individuals and business centers. In a statement released by its Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, the commission announced its plan to introduce an Enhanced General Multi-Purpose Card (GMPC), which will function both as an official…