Man stabs farmer to death over firewood
A 25-year-old man, Saminu Muntari, has been arrested by the Jigawa State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a farmer, Murtala Alhassan, to death over a firewood issue. This was disclosed via a statement issued by the Jigawa State Police Public Relations Officer, , ASP Lawan Shiisu, on Monday. Shiisu stated that the deceased had challenged Muntari last Friday for trespassing into...
Troops neutalise IPOB member in Imo
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate Eastern Security Network (ESN) at Ihioma community in the Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. This was disclosed via a statement issued and made available to The Star on Monday by the army spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu. Nwachukwu revealed that...
Man U star, Ronaldo, loses son
Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Monday, announced that his newborn son has passed away. Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, said they were expecting twins at the end of October 2021. The 37-year-old, on Easter Monday, stated: "It is with deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away.” He, however, announced the birth of a baby...
At last, GAC endorses Sanwo-Olu for second term
The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has endorsed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos for second term. GAC, the highest political organ in Lagos APC, took decision on Monday April 18, 2022 after its meeting in Lagos. The endorsement has laid to rest the possibility of Sanwo-Olu not getting a second term ticket in 2023 just as it happened to his predecessor, Mr....
Akeredolu endorses wife for Imo senatorial seat
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has endorsed his wife, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu over her intention to contest for the Imo East senatorial seat ahead of the 2023 general election. The Star had reported that Mrs. Akeredolu said she is running for the Imo East Senatorial District election in 2023 to lead the leadership conversation on behalf of her people. The Ondo First...
2023 polls and challenge of security
By EHICHIOYA EZOMON When one finger takes the oil, it soils the rest four fingers. When one part of the body is sick, the whole body will be sick. This is a metaphor for the security situation in Nigeria where swathes of its landscape are in constant and consistent attacks by armed men. What are the indicators of such sieges? There're reports of...
Man U midfielder, Fernandes, involved in auto crash
Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has been involved in a car crash in the early hours of Monday. It was gathered Fernandes did not sustain serious injuries in the auto crash. United have made no comment on the incident so far. Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes will be fit for Manchester United's Premier League trip to Liverpool despite his involvement in a car crash...
2023: Ghost voters, voters’ register, credible elections
By DAKUKU PETERSIDE There is some optimism, founded or unfounded, that Nigeria will be witnessing credible elections in 2023. This air of optimism is hinged on many factors, including the recently signed electoral act amendment bill with clauses that will ensure that votes count and electronic transmission of results. Even though this amendment was not in place then, the deployment...
Lagos govt shuts Chrisland Schools indefinitely over rape
The Lagos State Government has announced the indefinite closure of Chrisland Schools, following the controversial “immoral act” engaged in by the students of the school during a trip to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Star had reported that the video of the incident had gone viral after it was shared by music manager, Ubi Franklin, on his social...
VIDEO: Mother speaks as Chrisland students rape colleague, share video online
A mother of a female student of Chrisland School, Lagos State, has broken silence and cried out to Nigerians for help after discovering that her daughter was raped during a school trip to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which was organised by the management of the school. The video of the incident had gone viral after it was shared...
