Archive for: July, 2018

Extra-Judicial Killings: Tension In Bayelsa As Assembly, Security Firm Clash

LAGOS JULY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Tension is brewing in Bayelsa State as the State House of Assembly is at loggerheads with a security company, Darlon Security, and Guards, over allegations of extra-judicial killings in the state, particularly in the creeks. Already, a group of agitators, the Order of Egbesu Brotherhood, has warned of an imminent resumption of […]

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

Ekiti : Observers Discredit Poll, Condemn Large Deployment Of Security Agents

LAGOS JULY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A coalition of local and international election observers, who monitored the July 14 governorship poll in Ekiti State, on Tuesday faulted the poll in their reports, insisting that the election that produced All Progressives Congress, APC’s Kayode Fayemi as Governor-elect, falls short of global electoral standards as a result of lapses in […]

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

2019: Ebonyi Gov. Umahi Debunks Rumor Of Defection To APC

LAGOS JULY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Governor of Ebonyi state, Chief David Umahi has debunked rumours that he is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC, stating that he can never be in the same political party with failed leaders in the state. Umahi made this clarification while briefing journalists at the Executive Council chamber […]

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Ekiti Election: Human Right Writers Calls For Sack Of INEC Boss, Cancellation Of Poll

LAGOS JULY 17TH (NEWRANGERS)-Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, on Tuesday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to cancel the Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State. HURIWA predicated its call on what it termed “overwhelming evidence of monetary inducements and the failure of officials to stop same.” In a statement to the […]

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Alleged Fraud: EFCC Re-arraigns APC Chieftain, Orji Kalu

LAGOS JULY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, was on Tuesday re-arraigned at a Federal High Court in Lagos on an amended 39-count bordering on fraud. Kalu, who is now a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The […]

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2019 General Elections Will Cost N242.4bn-Buhari

LAGOS JULY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the 2019 general elections will be costing about 242.4 billion Naira. The President said this on Tuesday in a letter sent to the National Assembly, seeking that the funds be drawn from the 2018 and 2019 budgets. In the letter he explained that implementing a budget […]

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Dutch Company Shows Interest In Building Cattle Ranches In Nigeria

LAGOS JULY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Klaus Struilesma of a company called Cownexxion has indicated the interest of the organization in building cattle ranches in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement by the special adviser media to the president, Femi Adesina, when President Muhammadu Buhari met with Chief Executive Officers of Dutch companies Monday on the sidelines […]

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

Muiz Banire Chairs AMCON Governing Board

LAGOS JULY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Muiz Banire as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). Banire is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, and former Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The President also appointed the chairman and 12 commissioners of the Federal […]

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

11,710 Nigerian Students School In US- Consul General

LAGOS JULY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-United States Consul General F. John Bray has affirmed that no fewer than 11,710 students from Nigeria are currently studying in the United States. John Bray who made the revelation on Tuesday in Lagos during pre-departure orientation for Nigerian students heading to U.S. to Study said out of the total, 49.5% are […]

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

President Macron Greets French Team With Fela Kuti’s Sign After The World Cup

LAGOS JULY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-France President Emmanuel Macron pose like the legendary Nigerian icon Fela Kuti after the world cup victory. The picture has sparked debates online as regards his controversial hand victory sign, which bares a resemblance to the legendary Fela Kuti. So many internet users , wonders if his visit to the Fela shrine […]

Jul 17 2018 | Posted in Sports,State | Read More »
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