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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that he would not ban mining activities in the state. He said this in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics on Wednesday 17th January 2024. In his words he said, “I will not go out to ban mining activities because there are people who are legally mining […]
Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year – but this year’s festivities might be destroyed thanks to four major viruses sweeping the globe. From the latest Coronavirus strain to the mysterious pneumonia-like virus sweeping China, the Daily Star will be your science guides. We have put together this handy guide of each of the […]
More than a hundred were killed and many injured for no fault of theirs, last Sunday in the Tudun Biri community, Kaduna State. The attack was unbelievable. Survivors said some bodies were in pieces. Another said parts were picked from trees. The aftermath was devastating. The military raided the small community to destroy terrorists but mistakenly bombed civilians. […]
Major Airways – The Central Bank of Nigeria has been cautioned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regarding the potential departure of certain foreign airlines from the Nigerian markets. This warning stems from the existing challenge of $792 million in ticket revenue currently inaccessible within the country. Kamil Alawadhi, the IATA Regional Vice President […]
One of the world richest Persons and owner of Twitter, Elon Musk, has unveiled the identity of the new Chief Executive Officer of Twitter, Linda Yaccarino. She will replace Musk as Twitter’s boss. He wrote on his page “I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter,” Musk tweeted Friday. “@LindaYacc […]
Photos: AFP By Adekunle Sulaimon Freezing temperatures deepened the misery Thursday for survivors of a massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria that killed more than 16,000 people, as rescuers raced to save countless people still trapped under rubble. The death toll from Monday’s 7.8-magnitude quake is expected to rise sharply as rescue efforts pass the 72-hour […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday carried out simultaneous operations against Bureau de Change operators in Abuja and Kano, as the Naira slumped to N857 to a dollar at the parallel market. It was gathered that the raids in the two cities, which netted a good number of illegal BDC operators and individuals […]
Chiemeka Arinze, a co-defendant with suspected millionaire kidnap kingpin Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, died in jail detention. Evans is on trial with Joseph Emeka, Chiemeka Arinze, and Udeme Upon for the attempted kidnapping of Chief Vincent Obianodo, Chairman of Young Shall Grow Motors, before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of an Ikeja Special Offences Court. […]
THE top Igbo Socio-Cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has encouraged other areas of the country not to refuse the South-East presidency in 2023 because of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, arguing that such a move is pathetic and weak. Noting that fairness, justice, and fair playback zoning the top position to the Igbo, Ohanaeze National […]
Mr. Okelo Madukaife, the publicity secretary of the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has been fired for alleged anti-party actions, including congratulating the winner of the recently concluded gubernatorial election, Professor Charles Soludo. Mr. Basil Ejidike, the party’s state chairman, revealed this at a news conference in Awka. He said that […]
