Category: Editorial

The Baptist Grammar School in Ode-Aye, Ondo State, is now a death trap for innocent students whose fees are being collected with zero hope of using the levy to facelift the citadel of learning. The once-adorned academic environment that had produced big guns currently blazing the trail in their respective fields is now on the…

Nigeria’s democracy is under siege, as the persistent and growing menace of vote buying continues to compromise the integrity of the electoral process. Since the return to democratic rule in 1999, vote buying has steadily taken root, but under the All Progressives Congress (APC), it has grown alarmingly pervasive. From the administration of President Muhammadu…

In a remarkable display of compassion and commitment to her community, Erelu Tinuade Mabel Onaneye, a USA-based businesswoman and esteemed custodian of Yoruba traditional history, has taken monumental steps to address a long-standing health crisis in Ode Aye, a community in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. As the titleholder of Erelu Oodua…

Every person has a voice, and in a democracy, that voice is heard through voting. The Ondo Poll is a crucial opportunity for individuals to express their opinions and shape the future of their community. It is important to understand that each vote holds power, and selling that vote undermines the very foundation of democracy.…

The last Sunday debate organized by Channels TV and anchored by the popular presenter, Seun Okinbaloye, has sparked mixed reactions, with tensions running high and some remarks crossing into the derogatory. The debate, primarily focused on the two major contenders—Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the APC and Hon. Agboola Ajayi of the PDP—led to friction among…

As Nigeria observes its 64th Independence Anniversary, there is little to celebrate. The anticipated joy accompanying such a significant milestone is overshadowed by the harsh realities confronting millions of Nigerians. The once-bright vision of a prosperous, united, and self-sufficient nation has devolved into a persistent struggle against corruption, mismanagement, and failed governance. The narrative of…

At a time when Nigerians are grappling with unprecedented economic challenges, Starnews NG reports that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has faced intense criticism for high-profile expenditures that seem to contradict the nation’s harsh realities. From the current petrol price hike and cost of living, controversial purchase of a new presidential jet valued at over N150…