Archive for: June, 2018

Alleged N120m Fraud: Again, Court Denies Samadores MD, Samuel Okeke Bail

LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGRS)-Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja has again refused bail to the Managing Directors (MD) of Samadores Ltd and Aqua Rock Real Estate, Samuel Okeke, describing him as a flight risk. The court denied bail to the applicant, following opposition from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]

Who’s In And Who’s Out At The World Cup In Russia

LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ten teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup , a dozen have been eliminated and 10 still have a chance. With half of the groups finished and the other four groups still playing, here’s a look at who’s in, who’s out and possible scenarios. GROUP A Uruguay […]

Canadian Man With 24 Wives, 149 Children Sentenced To 6 Months House Arrest

LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A British Colombia Supreme Court judge imposed conditional sentences on two men who belong to a breakaway Mormon sect after convicting them of polygamy Tuesday, sparing them jail time. Winston Blackmore was found guilty of having 24 wives, while the court found James Oler had five wives. Blackmore’s six-month conditional sentence to […]

Michael Jackson’s Father Dies At 89

LAGOS JUNE 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Michael’s Jackson’s dad has died! Joe Jackson — the patriarch of the Jackson family — has died, TMZ reports. The elder Jackson died two days after the ninth anniversary of the demise of his megastar son, Michael, who died on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50. Family sources tell the […]

Defending Champions Germany Crash Out Of World Cup

LAGOS JUNE 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Defending World Cup Champions Germany suffered a humiliating exit from Russia 2018 after finishing bottom of Group F. Germany finished bottom in the group after a 2-0 defeat against South Korea. Sweden topped the group after a 3-0 win against Mexico. South Korea are also going home but two very late goals […]

2019 Presidency: Atiku Eyes Peter Obi, Okonjo-Iweala, Ekwerdmadu As Running Mate

LAGOS JUNE 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar may be set to pick ex-Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi as his running mate ahead of the 2019 presidential election, sources close to the Turaki of Adamawa revealed to BusinessDay. Atiku recently announced his intention to contest the 2019 presidential election on the platform of the […]

Diego Maradona Collapses At Argentina Vs Nigeria World Cup Game

LAGOS JUNE 27TH (NEWRANGERS)-Diego Maradona has been treated by paramedics following Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup. The 57-year-old could be seen being helped from his seat at the St Petersburg Stadium, before collapsing into a chair inside the stadium. He was immediately attended to by Russian paramedics and Argentine […]

Plateau Massacre: Death Toll More Than 200-Lalong

LAGOS JUNE 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)— More than 200 people died in weekend clashes in central Nigeria between farmers and herders after attacks by “suspected militia herdsmen,” the governor of Plateau State said. Simon Lalong spoke late Tuesday during a visit by President Muhammadu Buhari after military, police and counterterror units were sent to end the bloodshed […]

Breaking News: Obasanjo, Atiku Meet In Dramatic Reconciliation Ahead Of 2019

LAGOS JUNE 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former President Olusegun Obasanjo exchanging greetings with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar while former President of Benin Republic; Boni Yayi looks on with excitements at the Gusau Institute during a function on ‘A New Era for China-Africa Cooperation’ at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Though there had […]

Atiku Faults Buhari On Restructuring, says There’s Too Much Power In The Hands Of FG

LAGOS JUNE 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, faulted President Muhammadu Buhari’s stance on the restructuring of the country, saying there was no alternative to restructuring if Nigeria must make progress. Atiku stated that he remained resolute in his support for the restructuring of the country, positing that there was “too much […]

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