Author: Starnews NG
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Public Servant Files for Divorce Over Wife’s Alleged Hygiene Issues
By: Bayero Ade Adeboye Omotayo, a public servant, has filed for divorce at the Jikwoyi Customary Court, citing his wife Ella’s alleged poor hygiene as the primary reason for the breakdown of their marriage. According to Vanguard, Omotayo, who resides within the court’s jurisdiction, testified that his wife’s failure to maintain cleanliness had caused significant…
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President Tinubu Meets Behind Closed Doors with Wike, Fubara, Ogoni Leaders
By: Bayero Ade President Bola Tinubu is currently engaged in a private discussion with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and a delegation representing Ogoniland, which includes leaders from four local government areas in the state. According to Politics Nigeria, the meeting, taking place at the State House Council Chamber, began with the arrival of Fubara…
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Ex-El-Rufai Aide’s Bail Hearing Stalled
By Bayero Ade The Kaduna State High Court has pushed back the hearing of a bail request for Bashir Sa’idu, former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai, to Thursday, January 23, 2025. As reported by Vanguard, Sa’idu, who also served as the state’s Commissioner for Finance under El-Rufai, is facing a 10-count charge brought…
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JUST IN: US new secretary of state takes oath of office
American politician, diplomat, and attorney Marco Rubio has officially been sworn in as the United States Secretary of State. The swearing-in ceremony, which was monitored by our correspondent, took place on Tuesday and was conducted by Vice President James Vance. In his new role, Rubio is expected to play a crucial role in shaping US…
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A New Era of Cooperation: Putin and China President Strengthen Ties Amid US Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping praised their deepening cooperation in a video call on Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president. The Republican has promised to take a hard line on Washington’s adversaries, threatening heavy tariffs on Beijing and warning Moscow of “big trouble” if it does not settle…
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FMC Official Commits Suicide in Ogun
The Acting Head of the Audit Department at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Mr. Adeniyi Oluwaseun, ended his life on Sunday by jumping into a well. The incident took place in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, shortly after he finished his evening meal. His body was later recovered and deposited in…
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FG alerts public on Anthrax outbreak
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has confirmed an outbreak of anthrax in Zamfara. The infection, caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, was reported on a farm in the state. Anthrax, a disease affecting animals like cattle, sheep, goats, and horses, can also infect humans through contact with contaminated animal products. Symptoms in humans include…
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Ex-Convict Arrested with Human Skull in Ogun Burial Site
By: Bayero Ade The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) have detained 54-year-old Adelani Oriyomi for allegedly attempting to exhume a human skull at a burial site in Kere, Obada-Oko, Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to Pu, this was revealed in a press statement issued on Tuesday by the Corps’ Commander, Soji…
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Depot, Aviation Plant
By Miracle Ogunde Ukraine’s army on a Tuesday said it fired a wave of drones at Russia overnight, sparking a blaze at an oil depot and “explosions” at a plant producing military aircraft. Both Moscow and Kyiv have escalated hostilities in recent weeks as they seek to gain the upper hand in potential ceasefire negotiations.…
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Visa Applications to Go Online Before March 1 – FG
By Miracle Ogunde The Federal Government has revealed new updates about visa applications. The minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Monday when he was hosted on ‘X Spaces’ by an influencer, Dr Segun Awosanya. Tunji-Ojo said all visa applications will go online before March 1. According to him, there is also now…