2020 June | NEWS RANGERS

Rain Maker Reggae Crooner, Majek Fashek Dies In US

LAGOS JUNE 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerian reggae icon, Majek Fashek, is dead, his former backup singer, Monica Omorodion Swaida, has revealed. Writing in a Facebook post on Tuesday morning (Nigerian time), Monica, who is based in the US said: “I have been getting phone calls and text messages. How news flies. “It is true. I didn’t want […]

Jun 2 2020 | Posted in Entertainment,National | Read More »

RCCG Rape/Murder Saga: Facebook User Accuses Victim Of Dating Two Room Mates

LAGOS JUNE 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-While the family of Uwa Omozuwa Has been mourning the death of their 22 year old beloved daughter, A Facebook man reacting to the death of the 100 level Microbiology student of UNIBEN, left a comment that is believe to be a clue as to the motive behind the actions that led […]

Jun 2 2020 | Posted in National | Read More »

George Floyd: Trump Threaten To Unleash ‘Heavily Armed’ Military Against Protesters

LAGOS JUNE 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-President Donald Trump late Monday threatened to mobilize the U.S. military to keep the peace across the nation, following days of violent protests and minutes after federal police charged a crowd of peaceful demonstrators to clear a path for a presidential photo op. Speaking at the Rose Garden of the White House, […]

Jun 2 2020 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Covid-19: Nigeria Records 416 New Cases, 12 Death

LAGOS JUNE 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Monday 1st of June 2020, announced that 416 new confirmed cases and 12 deaths have been recorded in Nigeria. This is the second-highest daily figure recorded by the centre after it announced 553 confirmed cases on Saturday 30th May 2020, since the outbreak of […]

Jun 2 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Ikeja Court Sentences Technician To Death For Killing Own Father

LAGOS JUNE 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday sentenced a technician, Rasak Abiona, to death for beating his 62-year-old father to death with an iron rod during a dispute over property in Lagos. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo delivered the judgment in a virtual hearing. Justice Taiwo held that though the prosecution had presented circumstantial evidence […]

Jun 2 2020 | Posted in National | Read More »

G7 Leaders Oppose Russia’s Return After Donald Trump Summit Invite

LAGOS JUNE 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The UK and Canada have opposed Russia’s return to the G7, deepening a rift over US President Donald Trump’s wish for the country to rejoin. Mr Trump said on Saturday he would postpone the G7 summit scheduled to take place this month until September. The president said the G7’s “outdated group of […]

Jun 2 2020 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

COVID-19: FG Relaxes Restriction On Lockdown As Schools Remain Closed

LAGOS JUNE 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria Monday relaxed the restriction it placed on churches and mosques as a result of the coronavirus. Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, announced government’s decision during the daily COVID-19 briefing. He said there is still a restriction on gatherings of more than 20 people outside of a […]

Jun 1 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Lagos Bound Fuel Tanker Loaded With Almajiris, Motorcycles Intercepted In Benue

LAGOS JUNE 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Benue State Action Committee on COVID-19 on Sunday intercepted an oil tanker loaded with seven persons and 11 motorcycles. According to a member of the committee, Bemgba Iortyom, the tanker was intercepted at the Agan area of the state. Iortyom said, “The driver of the tanker has claimed that he is on […]

Jun 1 2020 | Posted in National | Read More »

Anthony Joshua Rules Out Mike Tyson Fight: Fans Would Boo If I Beat A Legend!

LAGOS JUNE 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Anthony Joshua has ruled out the prospect of facing boxing great Mike Tyson on his return to the ring as he believes no fan would want to see the current heavyweight champion prevail. Former undisputed world champion Tyson, now 53, is reportedly ready to fight again in exhibition and charity bouts. And […]

Jun 1 2020 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »

Donald Trump Announces Postponement Of G7 Meeting

LAGOS JUNE 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-President Donald Trump has announced he is postponing the G7 until at least September and wants to invite four additional countries to the summit: Russia, Australia, India and South Korea. “I’m postponing it because I don’t feel as a G7 it probably represents what’s going on in the world. It’s a very […]

Jun 1 2020 | Posted in International,National | Read More »