Archive for: June, 2018

Mixed Reactions, Outrage Trail Plateau Massacre

LAGOS JUNE 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-There was outrage on Monday over the killings of over 100 people in three local government areas of Plateau State by herdsmen on Sunday. Groups and individuals, who condemned the killings included President Muhammadu Buhari, the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki; his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu; the Peoples Democratic Party, the Christian Association […]

Suicide: LASU Student Jumps Into Lagos Lagoon..Rescued

LAGOS JUNE 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An undergraduate student of Lagos State University, LASU, Kingsley Gabriel, Monday, jumped into Lagos lagoon. Gabriel was, however, rescued alive by officials of the Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA. It was gathered that the student jumped from Falomo Bridge into the lagoon at about 11 am, leaving no reason for his action. […]

Nigeria Leads As World Poorest Country – Survey

LAGOS JUNE 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria has overtaken India as the country with the largest number of people living in extreme poverty, a new report by the World Poverty Clock has said. According to the report, extreme poverty in Nigeria is growing by six people every minute, the highest number in the world. India on the other […]

Retired British Couple Found Dead In Jamaica Home

LAGOS JUN 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A British couple have been found dead near their home in Jamaica in what local police are treating as a suspected double-murder. Charlie Anderson, a 74-year-old Windrush migrant had retired to Jamaica from Manchester with his wife Gayle, 71, just 12 months ago. The couple’s bodies were discovered ‘partially burned’ and with […]

Plateau Killings: Residents Flee Their Homes As Buhari Calls For Calm (PHOTOS)

LAGOS JUNE 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Residents of villages in Plateau State affected by the incessant killings and attacks have continued to abandon their homes seeking refuge in nearby villages perceived to be safe. Channels Television’s correspondent on Monday confirmed that residents, mostly women and children in Gashish District left their homes following Saturday’s killings in search of […]

Obasanjo, Others Condole With DBanj Over Death Of One-Year-Old Son In Family Pool

LAGOS JUNE 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has commiserated with popular singer, Daniel Oyebanjo, a.k.a Dbanj over the death of his son David Jnr. Dbanj confirmed the death, in a family pool, of David, fondly referred to as Daniel the 3rd on Sunday night on his Instagram page. Sharing a black picture, he wrote @iambangalee, […]

Trump Orders Immediate Deportation Of Migrants Without Trial

LAGOS JUNE 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Donald Trump compares people entering the U.S. from Mexico to invaders and says they should be immediately sent back without appearing before a judge. The American Civil Liberties Union said in response that such a step would be illegal and violate the Constitution that Trump swore to uphold. “We cannot allow […]

Lagos Police Place N1m Bounty On Masked Female Informant

LAGOS JUNE 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Lagos State Police Command has offered a N1m reward to anybody with useful information that will lead to the arrest of a masked lady who alleged that a policeman, Inspector Christopher Nabugwu, was living in opulence. The masked woman had, in a video that went viral on social media, alleged that […]

Cross River Is Ready For President Buhari’s Second Visit-Ayade

LAGOS JUNE 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second visit in three years to Cross River on Tuesday, the State governor, Prof Ben Ayade says everything is in place for the presidential visit. Ayade stated this while speaking with newsmen in Calabar. “We are perfectly in order. This is home coming for Mr President and […]

Leah Sharibu, Dapchi Five And Ransom Scam

By Mcgregor LAGOS JUNE 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)In the sandy grounds of the Sahara Salient, at an unknown distance from the remote village of Dapchi lie in unmarked graves, the bodies of five girls. No epitaph. The Sahel is hyper-arid with sparse vegetation, grassland, and desert shrub where moisture collects. Many sand seas and dunes field spiced […]

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