Archive for: September, 2020

Queen Of England Felicitates With Buhari On Nigeria 60th Independence Anniversary

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Her Majesty, The Queen of England, has sent a message of felicitation to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary, October 1, 2020. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in a statement he issued in Abuja, Wednesday, said the message was conveyed […]

Sanwo-Olu Cancels Independence Day Parade, Other Activities In Lagos

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Lagos State Government has opted for a low key celebration of the 60th Independence Anniversary due to the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is still with us. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that the planned parade and other activities that involve the gathering of more than 50 people should […]

Nigeria At 60: FG Beefs Up Security At Eagle Square, Lists Roads To Be Blocked

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The federal government has announced increased security measures for Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebration. Ahead of the October 1 event, security has been enhanced in and around the venue – Eagle Square in Abuja. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, made the announcement in a statement Tuesday night. He noted that from midnight […]

BRT Bus Crushes Three To Death At Iyanu-Ipaja Area Of Lagos

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Today, the 30th of September 2020, this early morning there was an accident involving a BRT Bus and two bike men, popularly Known as okada men at the Iyanu-ipaja Area of Lagos State, the south west of Nigeria. The incident left 3 persons dead, the two bike men and a passenger. An […]

FG To Reopen Nigeria Land Borders Soonest -Osinbajo

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed that the federal government will soon reopen Nigeria’s land borders. Speaking during a webinar organised by The Africa Report, Osinbajo said the federal government is working towards reopening the borders. The webinar, which was themed “Bouncing back: Nigeria’s post-pandemic recovery plan”, focused on issues regarding government […]

Peter Obi Not Just A Politician But A missionary — Bishop

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Bishop of Ideato, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Henry Okechukwu Okeke, has described the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi, as a man who lives not just like a politician but like a missionary propagating the gospel of good living and responsible […]

Pope Francis ‘Shuns’ US Secretary Of State Over Criticism Of Vatican’s China Deal

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Pope Francis has reportedly refused to meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during his visit to Rome over a dispute between the Vatican and China. Mr Pompeo plans to visit the Vatican this week to protest the imminent renewal of a two-year-old deal between the Catholic church and China, which the […]

Custom Killings: Ogun Monarch Expresses Fear Of Reprisal Attack

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Asale of Isale kingdom, Oja-Odan, in the Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Ganiyu Adegbola, has expressed fears of possible reprisal by the residents following the alleged killings by men of the Nigeria Customs Service. The monarch said this while reacting to the recent killing of a 50-year-old […]

Reps Clash Over Water Resources Bill

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday clashed over the controversial National Water Resources Bill and the debate on the bill turned into a shouting match. Some members of the House, mostly from the southern part of the country and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, raised various legal and procedural issues […]

Panic In Akwa Ibom Community As Suspected Cultists Attack Church, Shoot One

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-There is panic in Inen Ikot Esse village in OrukAnam local government area of Akwa Ibom, as gunmen suspected to be cultists invaded a Pentecostal church and shot one of the church elders identified Elder Friday Ufenang. It was gathered that the suspected cultists numbering over 10 had stormed the church premises […]

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