Archive for: June, 2018

N’Delta Stakeholders Lashes Out At Buhari Over Statement On Restructuring

LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGRS)-Some Niger Delta leaders, stakeholders and groups, yesterday, lashed out at President Muhammadu Buhari over his Monday avowal that those clamouring for restructuring of the country had selfish motives, saying the President was misled as no force, including him (Buhari) can stop restructuring. President Buhari, playing host, Monday, to Urhobo leaders from […]

Life Story Of Joe Jackson, Father Of Pop Stars Who Did Not Die As Rich Man

LAGOS JUNE 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Joe Jackson, the father of pop superstars Michael and Janet and the patriarch of the world-famous Jackson family, died on Wednesday. He was suffering from cancer, and passed away at the age of 89, nine years after his famous son Michael Jackson died at 50. Fired as a manager by his children […]

Medical Doctor Slumps, Dies After Watching Nigeria Vs Argentina Match

LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Dr Kennis Ebirim, a family physician with the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, has been confirmed dead after watching Tuesday’s 2018 World Cup match between Nigeria and Argentina. Family members, colleagues and neighbours confirmed the death of Ebirim to journalists at his residence in Owerri. The deceased was reported to have slumped and […]

Retired 70-Year-Old Soldier Kills Self With Dane Gun After Argument With Daughter

LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A 70-year-old man, Boluwaji Adenugba, has reportedly committed suicide at Ore town, in the Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The late Adenugba, who was said to be retired a military officer, reportedly shot himself in his house with a dane gun on Tuesday after returning home from the bush where […]

FG Dismisses World Poverty Clock Report, Says It’s Not Current

LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Government has dismissed a recent report by the World Poverty Clock stating that Nigeria the highest number of people living in extreme poverty all over the world. According to the report, 8% of the world’s population, are currently living in extreme poverty. It also estimated that 86,977,400 are currently living […]

Suicide: Lagos State University Rejects ‘Student’ Who Jumped Into Lagoon

LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lagos State University authorities have denied the claims that a young man, Kingsley Gabriel, who reportedly jumped into the lagoon is a student of the school. On Monday, June 25, 2018, Gabriel was rescued from the lagoon by Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) officials after jumping into the water from Falomo bridge […]

Plateau Massacre: Protesters Invade State Govt Secretariat, Chase Officials, Destroy Vehicles, Houses

LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Violent protest rocked Jos, the capital of Plateau State, on Wednesday, as residents protesting the killings in three local government areas of the state by herdsmen invaded the state secretariat destroying vehicles and buildings. The protest, which started peacefully, turned violent when youths and women damaged some cars parked at the New […]

Massacre: Plateau Govt Demands N10bn From FG For Victim’s Compensation

LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The request is coming on the heels of the weekend attack on some villages in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of the state, where several persons were killed by suspected herdsmen. The request is coming on the heels of the weekend attack on some villages in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of the state, […]

Soyinka Urges Buhari To Take Immediate Action Against ‘Murderous Herdsmen’

LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka wants President Muhammadu Buhari to rise to the occasion, match words with action and stop the killing spree by “murderous herdsmen”. In a statement on Wednesday, Professor Soyinka said it is not enough for the President to distance himself from killer herdsmen as what is required is […]

Stop Dropping Peter Obi’s Name As Vice Presidential Candidate-Aide

LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Special Adviser to the former Governor of Anambra State has reacted to the news trending in the media that his boss, Mr. Peter Obi, is the Vice Presidential candidate to Alhaji Abukakar Atiku. In a release made available to the NewsRangers, Mr. Valentine Obienyem dismissed the news as mere speculation. In […]

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