LAGOS APRIL 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, was, Wednesday, arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos for alleged spraying and tampering with naira notes at social events. Cubana chief priest, who pleaded not guilty to the charge was, however, admitted to bail in the sum of […]
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LAGOS APRIL The 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he will remain persistent in expressing his deep concerns about the 2024 budget, citing its critical importance to the lives of citizens, especially the poor. Obi said this in a statement via X on Tuesday, arguing that the budget’s numerous negatives have far-reaching implications […]
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LAGOS APRIL 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-As Naira appreciated further against the United States dollar across both the authorised and unauthorised foreign exchange markets on Monday, inflationary pressures persisted across the country. According to market data published on the FMDQ website, naira closed Monday at N1,136.04/$1 against N1,142.38 recorded in the previous market session last Friday. Monday’s gain […]
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LAGOS APRIL 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Iran’s president has vowed to completely destroy Israel, should it proceed with even the “tiniest invasion” of its country. President Ebrahim Raisi spoke Wednesday at an annual army parade warning Israel of a “massive and harsh” response, as the country braces for potential Israeli retaliation after Iran’s missile and drone attack over […]
LAGOS APRIL 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Barcelona’s exit from the Champions League on Tuesday sent Atletico Madrid to the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the United States next year. Europe will have 12 teams at the lucrative monthlong tournament — title winners of the Champions League in the four seasons through this one plus high-ranked teams based […]
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LAGOS APRIL 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Jordan’s air force intercepted and shot down dozens of Iranian drones that violated its airspace and were heading to Israel, two regional security sources said. They said the army was also in a state of high alert and radar systems were monitoring any drone activity coming from the direction of Iraq and […]
LAGOS APRIL 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war. A military spokesman said the launches numbered more than 300 but 99% of them were intercepted. […]
LAGOS APRIL 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Hundreds took to the streets of Niger’s capital on Saturday to demand the departure of U.S. troops, after the ruling junta further shifted its strategy by ending a military accord with the United States and welcoming Russian military instructors. Marching arm in arm through central Niamey, the crowd waved Nigerien flags in […]
LAGOS APRIL 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A fully loaded 40fts Mack articulated truck yesterday fell on a Nissan Car (ABJ 692 BG) and instantly killed a woman at the rear of the car while the car driver survived unhurt with support by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Officials by N.N.P.C inward Estate, Alapere, Lagos. The Director, […]
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LAGOS APRIL 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-It’s Southeast Asia’s biggest ever fraud, amounting to $12.5 billion and embroiling some of Vietnam’s top bankers and officials. And on Thursday, a Ho Chi Minh City court reached its verdict: a death sentence for Truong My Lan, a highflying 67-year-old businesswoman who began life hawking cosmetics from a market stall in […]