2018 February | NEWS RANGERS

Tinubu Mourns Death Of Playwright, Prof Akinwunmi

LAGOS FEBRUARY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has mourned the passing of playwright, author and culture activist, Prof. Akinwunmi Isola, describing it a huge loss. In a statement last night by his Media Office, Asiwaju said: “The death of Prof. Akinwunmi Ishola saddens me. It is a huge loss. “Prof. […]

Feb 18 2018 | Posted in National,State | Read More »

Balarabe Musa Lambasts Obasanjo, Babangida For Advising Buhari Not To Seek Re-Election

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa, has lambasted ex-Presidents, Ibrahim Babangida and Olusegun Obasanjo over their statements advising President Muhammadu Buhari not to seek re-election in 2019. He made the remark while responding to a question from The Sun. According to hi,, “That is stupid. Nobody should be deceived. They have not performed better […]

Feb 17 2018 | Posted in National,State | Read More »

LG Boss Extols Dickson on Infrastructural Development

By Amos Okioma LAGOS FEBRUARY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Care -Taker Committee Chairman of Brass Local Government Area, Hon Victor Issaiah has extolled Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Sriake Dickson on his excellent performance in infrastructural development in the state. Addressing group of journalists at Yenogoa, Issaiah pointed out that the mammoth crowd that converged at the Ox […]

Feb 17 2018 | Posted in National,State | Read More »

Magnitude 7.2 Earthquakes In Mexico Damages Homes, Offices

LAGOS FEBRUARY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A powerful, magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck south and central Mexico on Friday afternoon, damaging buildings and sending panicked residents fleeing into the streets. There were no immediate reports of deaths, but officials said some homes and businesses near the quake’s epicenter in Oaxaca state had been damaged. The U.S. Geological Survey said […]

Feb 17 2018 | Posted in International,State | Read More »

Lassa Fever Kills Forty Three In Nigeria Within A Month-WHO

LAGOS FEBRUARY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-At least 43 people have died and 450 people are ill in a Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria, according to the World Health Organization. Lassa fever, an acute viral hemorrhagic illness, is endemic in most of West Africa, especially Nigeria, where it was discovered in 1969. Symptoms can be mild or severe, […]

Feb 17 2018 | Posted in Health | Read More »

Obasanjo Visits Goodluck Jonathan in Otuoke

LAGOS FEBRUARY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former president Olusegun Obasanjo is currently on a visit to former president Goodluck Jonathan in his country home, Otuoke, Bayelsa State. The ex-president made this known on his Facebook page where he posted photos of Obasanjo arriving in his home on Friday. The purpose of the visit is not known as at […]

Feb 16 2018 | Posted in National,State | Read More »

2019: PDP Presidential Aspirant, Lamido Lobbies Udom For Support

By Amos Okioma LAGOS FEBRUARY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)- A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Sule Lamido has commended Governor Udom Emmanuel for his efforts at developing Akwa Ibom state and sustaining the party, saying he was impressed with the massive transformations recorded in the state. Alhaji Lamido, Governor of Jigawa State from […]

Feb 16 2018 | Posted in National | Read More »

Protesters Force Ethiopian Prime Minister To Resign

LAGOS FEBRUARY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ethiopia’s prime minister has submitted a letter of resignation in a surprise move that comes amid protracted anti-government protests. The resignation of Hailemariam Desalegn, who has been in power since 2012, was first reported by the state-affiliated broadcaster Fana on Thursday and follows a nationwide state of emergency last year. His stepping […]

Feb 16 2018 | Posted in International | Read More »

South Africa’s New President, Ramaphosa To Declare War Against Corruption

LAGOS FEBRUARY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-South Africa’s new president, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Thursday used his first speech in office to vow to fight government corruption, in a direct reference to accusations levelled against his predecessor Jacob Zuma. “Issues to do with corruption, issues of how we can straighten out our state-owned enterprises and how we deal with […]

Feb 16 2018 | Posted in International,State | Read More »

Expert Condemns Domestic Violence In Marriages, Gives Tips For Identification Of Violent Partners

LAGOS FEBRUARY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A life coach and relationship expert, Mrs. Ifeoma Chigbogwu, has decried the rising deaths of and injuries to spouses in Nigeria because of domestic violence, describing such relationships as “domestic jungles”. In a 15-minute YouTube video, the award-winning author and blogger explained that the spate of domestic violence which manifestes in wife-beatings, […]