Category: Starnews Editorial
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Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo: Timeline of a Minister
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is one of the most performing Ministers; probably, the best, in the cabinet of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Starnews NG takes a look at his timeline – the performance and successes recorded by the 41-year-old Minister of Interior who was sworn-in on August 21, 2023. His Achievements As Minister of Interior The Ondo…
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How Nigeria’s Naira Lost Value Under APC Regime
In 2015, when former president Goodluck Jonathan handed over the reins of power to ex- president Muhammadu Buhari, the exchange rate was between N170 to N190 to a dollar. However, Starnews NG reports that the promise to stabilize the Naira by the Buhari’s administration saw a significant depreciation of 57.45% against the dollar during his…
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Nigeria – A country where the cost of living is killing the living
Living in Nigeria comes with its challenges, and one of the most pressing issues is the high cost of living. For many people, making ends meet is a constant struggle as everyday expenses continue to rise. Starnews NG reports that basic necessities like food, housing, and healthcare have become increasingly expensive, making it difficult for…
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Rufus Giwa Poly: A school where workers borrow to survive over unpaid salaries
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic which was formerly known and addressed as “The Ondo State Polytechnic, Owo” was established in 1979 while it commenced educational activities in January 1980. It is one of the oldest Polytechnics in Nigeria, known for his core value of creative activities of providing technical and practical-oriented training to meet the manpower requirements…
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How Battle To Succeed Akeredolu Stagnates Governance, Halts 2024 Budget In Ondo
Ondo state has been in the news for the wrong reasons in the last few months due to the prolonged absence of the governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu from the state and failure to perform his duties as prescribed in the constitution. The governor who has been suffering from an undisclosed ailment went on a medical leave…
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ABACHA: Dead, But Still Dispensing Money From The Grave
The late Nigerian Head of state, General Sani Abacha has been the most generous leader the country ever had. Despite being dead since 1998, yet he remembers the poor country he left behind and thought it wise and needful to keep ‘vomiting money’ even from his graveyard. According to a report in 2022, the total…
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Public Apology To Overland Airways
On behalf of the management and Staff of Starnews Nigeria Online Newspaper , we hereby tender our unreserved apology to Overland Airways over the erroneous use of the airline’s image to depict our story, ” Tinubu’s Minister, Others Escape Death As Aircraft Skids Off Runway Airport ” at the Ibadan Airport. We sincerely…
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Ayetoro Sea Surge And A Mute Federal Government
Ayetoro is a community in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. It is located on the Atlantic coast in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Founded in 1947, Ayetoro is known as a floating city for its marine businesses with commercial fishing services and transportation as the major occupation of residents and the…
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Adebowale: A densely populated community in Akure neglected by Ondo government
By Starnews Nigeria Adebowale is a densely populated community on Ondo Road, adjacent to the second gate of 32 Artillery Brigade (Owena Cantonment), Akure in Ondo State. Sadly, despite being in existence for a very long time, the community has nothing to show for its longevity because it is under lack of care by successive…
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2023: The Akeredolu’s warning – cry of a governor
Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who is currently the Governor of Ondo State. He is no doubt one of the outspoken governors we have in Nigeria today. Starnews Nigeria reports that Akeredolu became a side attraction in Nigeria for spearheading the establishment of Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) codenamed…