Archive for: June, 2018

OAU Dismisses Lecturer, Richard Akindele Indicted Of Sexual Abuse

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has dismissed Prof. Richard Akindele who was recently alleged to have been involved in a sex-for-marks scandal with a postgraduate student of the foremost higher institution. OAU Vice Chancellor VC Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede announced Akindele’s dismissal in a statement issued Wednesday in Ile-Ife. […]

Jun 21 2018 | Posted in National,State | Read More »

2019: Nigeria Christians Deny Endorsing Buhari

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has debunk the claim that it has endorsed the candidacy of President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term in office. A political movement, Change Advocates of Nigeria (CAN) had last week issued a statement endorsing President Buhari for a second term in office. In a press […]

Jun 21 2018 | Posted in National,State | Read More »

Atiku, Jonathan Brainstorm On Positive PDP’s Prospects In 2019

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Ex- President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have expressed optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has what it takes to return to power in 2019, stressing that the main opposition party which lost the Presidential election in 2015, is getting stronger. Both leaders stated this on Wednesday […]

Jun 21 2018 | Posted in National,State | Read More »

Ronaldo Strikes Again For Portugal To Send Morocco Parking

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGRS)-Fernando Santos had wanted to see more from his supporting cast but, well, while the Portugal manager has Cristiano Ronaldo, it is probably not essential. Ronaldo did what Ronaldo does. He got into dangerous areas, he scored and he was decisive. It did not matter that this was not a vintage Portugal […]

Jun 21 2018 | Posted in Sports,State | Read More »

Lagos:Two die, Two Injure As Truck Falls On Vehicles Off Ojuelegba Bridge

LAGOS JUNE 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Two persons died when a truck loaded with boards and plywood tilted on the Ojuelegba Bridge, Surulere, Lagos State late on Tuesday evening. Two other persons were also injured, according to an update provided by the General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Adesina Tiamiyu. The accident occurred at 8pm. Similar accidents […]

Jun 20 2018 | Posted in National,State | Read More »

Canada Legalises Marijuana Smoking

LAGOS JUNE 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Canada has passed a landmark law that legalises the recreational use of marijuana nationwide. The Cannabis Act passed its final hurdle on Tuesday in a 52-29 vote in the Senate. The bill controls and regulates how the drug can be grown, distributed, and sold. Canadians will be able to buy and consume […]

Jun 20 2018 | Posted in International,State | Read More »

Biafra: IPOB Sets To Organise Referendum, Prints 40m Ballot Papers

LAGOS JUNE 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that it has printed 40 million ballot papers to be used in the first phase of the referendum by Biafrans to determine their readiness to opt out of Nigeria. It said the result of the exercise would guide IPOB on its future operations in […]

Jun 20 2018 | Posted in National,State | Read More »

FG Sets Up 94 Cattle Ranches I0 States

LAGOS JUNE 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The federal government is to set up 94 ranches in 10 states prone to herdsmen/farmers clashes. Also, the National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has approved a 10-year National Livestock Plan which will cost about N179 billion. All 36 state governors are members of the NEC. These disclosures […]

Jun 20 2018 | Posted in National,State | Read More »

Nigeria Christians Reject FG Plans To Recruit Ex-Boko Haram Fighters Into Army, Police

LAGOS JUNE 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has opposed reported moves by the Federal Government directing the Nigerian Army and Police to recruit some former members of Boko Haram terrorists who recently underwent deradicalisation programme. The President of CAN, Dr Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, said on Tuesday that if it is true, it is […]

Jun 20 2018 | Posted in National,State | Read More »

Thirteen Powerful Politicians Buhari Sends To Prison

LAGOS JUNE 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Muhammadu Buhari launched his on the three-pronged promises of securing the lives and properties of Nigerians, restoring the economy, and fighting corruption. Three years down the line, several top former political office holders have been sent to jail, in fulfillment of the current administration’s avowed determination to fight corruption head-on. Prominent […]

Jun 20 2018 | Posted in Features,State | Read More »
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