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Tinubu Sparks Reactions After Referring to Himself as ‘Governor’ at APC Campaign Council Inauguration October 15, 2026 | Politics By Emeka Henry Obi ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has attracted public attention after reportedly referring to himself as “Governor Bola Tinubu” during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where the President addressed party leaders and members of the newly inaugurated campaign council. During his remarks, Tinubu was acknowledging party officials and expressing appreciation to a friend when he reportedly said the campaign council would “bring Governor Bola Tinubu back for second time,” instead of referring to himself as President. Remark Generates Reactions on Social Media The comment attracted attention online, with social media users shar...

“Tinubu Should Emulate This” — Nigerians React to Peter Obi’s Fitness Video October 15, 2026 | News By Emeka Henry Obi Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has attracted attention on social media after sharing a video of himself exercising in a gym ahead of the 2027 general elections. The video, reportedly posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, shows Obi exercising on a treadmill while expressing optimism about Nigeria’s future. Accompanying the footage was a message promoting physical exercise as an important part of maintaining good health. “Exercise is the best form of medicine for the body,” Obi wrote, alongside the encouraging message, “Nigeria will be OK.” Social Media Reactions Follow Obi’s Workout Video The video quickly generated reactions from Nigerians, with several supporters commending Obi for sharing his fitness routine. Other social media users introduced humour into the discussion, draw...

Lagos Accord Leaders Seek Clarity Over Adeleke’s Reported Support for Tinubu By Emeka Henry Obi Politics | October 15, 2026 Leaders of the Accord Party in Lagos State have called on the party’s leadership to clarify its constitutional provisions and disciplinary procedures in response to concerns over political activities that may conflict with the party’s interests. The party leaders stressed the need to protect Accord’s candidates nationwide, particularly those contesting legislative seats in Osun State. They maintained that members who have invested time, resources and effort in building the party must be assured that their contributions will not be overlooked. They also warned that uncertainty surrounding the political positions of senior party figures could weaken grassroots mobilisation, discourage committed members and damage Accord’s credibility as an alternative political platform. In their letter, the Lagos leaders specifically referenced Accord’s presidenti...

FG Approves New Eastern and Western Power Grids to Tackle Frequent Collapses October 15, 2026 | News By Emeka Henry Obi The Federal Government has approved plans to develop new Eastern and Western electricity grids as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s persistent national grid collapses and improve the reliability of electricity supply across the country. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed the development at a recent energy conference organised by the HBSAN in Lagos. He explained that the government was preparing to begin the procurement process for the proposed electricity infrastructure projects. According to the minister, Nigerians could begin to experience the benefits of the new grid infrastructure within the next two to three years, provided the projects progress as planned. Tegbe also revealed that a nationwide technical audit of Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure was underway. The exercise is designed to identify faults, assess the condition of existing fa...

FG Approves New Eastern and Western Power Grids to Tackle Frequent Collapses October 15, 2026 | News By Emeka Henry Obi The Federal Government has approved plans to develop new Eastern and Western electricity grids as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s persistent national grid collapses and improve the reliability of electricity supply across the country. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed the development at a recent energy conference organised by the HBSAN in Lagos. He explained that the government was preparing to begin the procurement process for the proposed electricity infrastructure projects. According to the minister, Nigerians could begin to experience the benefits of the new grid infrastructure within the next two to three years, provided the projects progress as planned. Tegbe also revealed that a nationwide technical audit of Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure was underway. The exercise is designed to identify faults, assess the condition of...

20 Killed in Multiple-Vehicle Crash Along Plateau Highway By Emeka Henry Obi October 3, 2026 At least 20 people have died in a multiple-vehicle crash along the Hawan Kibo–Jos route in Plateau State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed. The fatal accident occurred at about 3:32 p.m. on Friday, October 2, shortly after Sopp Water Falls, according to the FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri. The road safety agency said 25 people were involved in the crash, comprising 23 males and two females. Five people sustained injuries, while all 20 fatalities were male. Four vehicles were reportedly involved in the collision: a Howo Sino truck, a Toyota Corolla, a Toyota Hummer bus operated by Yankari Express and a motorcycle. Following the crash, FRSC personnel evacuated the injured victims to Ryom General Hospital and Vom Christian Hospital for medical attention. The bodies of those who died were subsequently deposited at the mortuary of Jos University Teaching ...

CSOs Call for Independent Probe Into Reported TikTok Disruption in Northern Nigeria By Emeka Henry Obi October 3, 2026 A coalition of civil society organisations has called for an urgent and independent investigation into reported difficulties accessing TikTok in parts of northern Nigeria. The groups said users in Kaduna, Kebbi, Kano and Sokoto states have experienced problems loading videos, viewing content and uploading materials through regular mobile-data connections since around September 14. According to the coalition, some affected users have reportedly been able to access the platform by using virtual private networks (VPNs). However, the organisations stressed that their preliminary observations have not established the cause of the reported disruption. They said the problem could potentially be linked to a technical failure, network-routing problem, malfunction on TikTok's systems, traffic-management measures or an intentional restriction. CSOs Seek Te...

Soludo Recalls EFCC Investigation After CBN Tenure, Says Agency Cleared Him By Emeka Henry Obi October 3, 2026 Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has recounted his experience with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after leaving office as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), saying an investigation involving his name eventually found no evidence of wrongdoing. Soludo spoke on Friday during the commissioning of the EFCC Awka Zonal Directorate Complex, which is expected to serve Anambra and Imo states. The governor said his name came up during an investigation involving the Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Plc, popularly known as the Mint, where he had served as board chairman during his tenure at the CBN. According to Soludo, he received a month's notice to appear before the EFCC and honoured the invitation. He said, however, that he did not hear from the commission again for about a year. He explained that he later contacted the agency t...

Wike Challenges Amaechi to Account for 24 Years in Public Office By Emeka Henry Obi October 3, 2026 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has challenged former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to account for his achievements and political legacy after spending 24 years in prominent public offices. Wike made the remarks on Friday during an interactive meeting with leaders and stakeholders of Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. Amaechi served as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly for eight years, Governor of the state for another eight years and later as Minister of Transportation for eight years. Against that background, Wike asked residents to identify projects or political empowerment he claimed Amaechi attracted to Evo Kingdom or Rivers State during his years in government. “Someone was Speaker of the House of Assembly for eight years, Governor for eight years, and Minister for...

APC Crisis: Lawmaker Says Tinubu Personally Backed Return Tickets for Incumbent Legislators By Emeka Henry Obi October 3, 2026 Fresh details have emerged over the controversy surrounding the return tickets given to some serving lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with an Ondo State lawmaker claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally promised the legislators automatic tickets for another term. The lawmaker, who reportedly benefited from the arrangement, told Starnews Nigeria that the decision was not the result of an alleged “Abuja cabal,” as widely speculated, but rather the implementation of a commitment attributed directly to President Tinubu. According to the lawmaker, the President's alleged commitment was implemented through Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and the APC National Working Committee (NWC). “President Bola Tinubu is a man of his word. Whenever he makes a promise, you can be confident that he will keep it,” the lawmaker said. ...

Passengers Recount Terrifying Air Peace Flight as Severe Turbulence Forces Return to Lagos By Emeka Henry Obi October 3, 2026 Passengers aboard an Air Peace flight from Lagos to Kano have recounted terrifying moments after severe weather conditions and heavy rainfall forced the aircraft to abandon its landing attempt and return to Lagos. One of the passengers, Adegbenga Olusegun Fehintola, described the experience as frightening, saying what was expected to be a routine one-hour, 15-minute journey eventually lasted about three hours and 30 minutes. The flight departed from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano but reportedly encountered difficult weather conditions while approaching its destination. Fehintola said the aircraft encountered heavy rainfall around Kano, prompting the pilot to assess the conditions before attempting to land. He further claimed that about 70 per cent of the runway lights at the Kano airport ...

Police Locate Suspected Camp of NYSC Abductors in Imo, Rescue Operation Delayed Over IED Fears By Emeka Henry Obi October 3, 2026 Security operatives have located a suspected forest camp where prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers abducted in Imo State are believed to be held. However, fears that the location may have been rigged with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have delayed a direct assault on the camp, according to the Imo State Police Command. The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Audu Garba Bosso, said security operatives deployed drones on Friday to identify the coordinates of the suspected hideout after tracking the abductors into the forest. Bosso explained that operatives had yet to move into the location because intelligence suggested that the area could have been mined with explosives. He said security agencies were making preparations to approach the suspected camp with specialised equipment, including bulldozers and a...

Sowore Demands Suspension, Scrapping of NYSC After Abduction of Prospective Corps Members By Emeka Henry Obi October 3, 2026 Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has called for the immediate suspension and eventual scrapping of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme following the abduction of prospective corps members travelling to orientation camps in the South-East and South-South. Sowore made the call in a statement shared on his official social media platform while reacting to the reported abduction of young Nigerians travelling along the Owerri–Onitsha Road. The Imo State Police Command had confirmed that prospective corps members and other passengers were abducted after gunmen attacked two buses near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state. The victims were reportedly travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to NYSC orientation camps in the South-East and South-South when the incident occurred. The police subsequentl...

Okitipupa–Igbokoda Road Dualisation: Construction Ongoing Despite Rainfall By Emeka Henry Obi October 3, 2026 OKITIPUPA, ONDO STATE — Contrary to reports suggesting that the 27.5-kilometre Okitipupa–Igbokoda Road dualisation project in Ondo State has been abandoned, a visit to the project site has shown that construction activities are still ongoing. A Starnews correspondent who visited different sections of the road on Friday, October 2, observed construction workers and heavy-duty equipment operating at various locations, while drainage works were also in progress. The project is being executed under the administration of Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Although some residents expressed concerns about the pace of construction, observations at the site indicated that work had not stopped, with contractors and workers actively engaged in different aspects of the project. Residents Raise Concerns Over Pace Some residents who spoke during the visit acknowledged that const...

Rivers Pastor Reportedly Collapses, Dies While Preaching at Funeral Ceremony By Emeka Henry Obi October 3, 2026 A resident pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Aleto, in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, Deacon Steve Eyo, has reportedly collapsed and died while preaching at a funeral ceremony. The incident occurred on Friday during a burial ceremony attended by more than 300 mourners and other guests. Eyo was reportedly delivering a sermon titled “The Certainty of Death and Hope Beyond” when he suddenly collapsed while concluding his message. An eyewitness said the pastor began preaching at about 1:10 p.m., speaking about the inevitability of death and the importance of living a prepared and purposeful life. According to the eyewitness, Eyo used the example of people going to the market to illustrate how people leave the world at different times. He reportedly explained that while some people leave the market early and others remain long...

INEC Debunks Fake 2027 Voter Registration Website, Warns Nigerians Against Fraud By Emeka Henry Obi October 3, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that it has commenced a fresh nationwide voter registration exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission also warned Nigerians about a fraudulent website circulating online and falsely claiming that a new online voter registration exercise began on September 28 and would run until October 27, 2026. In a statement issued on Saturday, INEC said the website was not affiliated with the commission and urged members of the public to disregard information published on the platform. According to the electoral body, its attention was drawn to the fake website after claims emerged online that a fresh nationwide online voter registration exercise had commenced. INEC cautioned Nigerians against visiting the website, clicking on links provided on the platform or submitting pers...

Joke Silva, Family and Colleagues Honour Veteran Actor at Lagos Funeral By Emeka Henry Obi The marriage between veteran actors Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs was one of the most celebrated partnerships in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. The couple met through theatre, later married and worked together on several creative projects throughout their careers. Silva remained a strong presence in Jacobs’ life, particularly during his later years, offering support and companionship as he faced declining health. The funeral service held in Lagos brought together family members, friends, colleagues and admirers who gathered to pay their final respects to the veteran actor. The ceremony also provided an opportunity to celebrate Jacobs’ remarkable contribution to Nigeria’s film and theatre industries over a career spanning several decades.

Nigerian Workers Begin 3-Day Warning Strike Over ₦500 Petrol Demand, Wage Award By Emeka Henry Obi October 2, 2026 | Money ABUJA — Public-sector workers across Nigeria have commenced a three-day warning strike over demands for a reduction in petrol prices to ₦500 per litre, an immediate wage award and the commencement of negotiations for a new national minimum wage. The industrial action, declared by the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) , began on Friday, October 2, following the expiration of the council’s September 30 deadline issued to the Federal Government. The workers are seeking measures they say would help ease the financial pressure created by rising transportation costs, food prices and other living expenses affecting public-sector employees and their families. Why Workers Are on Strike At the centre of the dispute is the JNPSNC’s demand that the Federal Government reduce the pump price of petrol to ₦500 per litre . The council ha...

“I No Be Boxer, Let’s Return to Movies” – Nkechi Blessing Speaks After Fight With Phyna By Emeka Henry Obi October 2, 2026 | Entertainment Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has expressed her readiness to return to filmmaking after making her debut in celebrity boxing against reality TV star Phyna . The actress was knocked out by Phyna during the highly anticipated bout but said she remained proud of herself for taking on the challenge. According to Blessing, she had only trained for about two days before stepping into the ring. Following the fight, the actress took to Instagram to reflect on the experience, describing herself as a champion regardless of the outcome. “Still a CHAMPION regardless of the result,” she wrote, before adding, “Now let’s go back to making movies cus I no be boxer.” Although she suffered defeat, Blessing indicated that she would not completely rule out another boxing appearance in the future. “Will I do this again? OH YES,” she state...