Author: Starnews NG

Auga-Akoko transformed into a vibrant hub of joy and celebration on Friday, as dignitaries, traditional rulers, and party loyalists gathered to honour the 60th birthday of Hon. Prince Bode Obanla. The air was filled with laughter, music, and the rich aroma of delicious local delicacies that added to the festive atmosphere. As the Chairman of…

By Charles Maduka A large fire broke out at the Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa, Ogun State, spreading quickly from an industrial facility to surrounding residential areas and causing panic among residents. Videos shared online showed thick black smoke rising into the air as fierce flames consumed parts of the factory complex within the…

By Charles Maduka Two persons were injured after a mini truck loaded with perishable goods crashed and overturned on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The accident occurred near the University of Lagos waterfront while the vehicle was moving towards the Island. Traffic officials said the incident involved only the truck, which lost balance and…

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has shared insights into his experiences during the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, shedding light on how one of his cabinet colleagues unfairly criticised him during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. In his newly launched book, “Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined…

By Charles Maduka Popular Fuji musician and Olori Omooba of Ijebu land, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM1, has written to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, alleging that he is being deliberately excluded from the ongoing process to select the next Awujale of Ijebu land. Ayinde accused the Fusengbuwa ruling house, which is next…

The Federal Government will on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, formally sign an agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), marking the culmination of weeks of negotiations between both sides. The planned signing is connected to the Federal Government’s proposal of a 40 per cent salary increase for academic staff, which the union accepted…

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has alleged medical negligence in connection with the tragic death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. According to a report by ARISE News, Adichie’s media team confirmed that she authored a statement detailing the circumstances surrounding her son’s death, originally shared…