Archive for: July, 2020

NDDC: Tension Looms As N’Delta Stakeholders Set For Massive Protest Against Akpabio, IMC

LAGOS JULY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-There are indications of imminent tension in Niger Delta as stakeholders from the region are set to stage a massive protest against Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, and Prof Kemebradikumo Pondei-led Interim Management Committee IMC of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) over the misappropriation of funds belonging to the agency […]

Alleged Fraudulent Lottery Operator Commits Suicide Over Failure To Pay Winners

LAGOS JULY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A lottery operator, identified simply as Baba Pool, on Thursday committed suicide over his alleged failure to pay some of his customers their winnings. It was gathered that the deceased hanged himself inside his shop in Kayode Market, Abule Ijesha, in the Sabo area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the […]

3 Expatriates, 6 Nigeria Seamen Remanded For Paying $200,000 Ransom To Pirates

LAGOS JULY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday remanded three expatriates and  six Nigerians for allegedly aiding and abetting terrorism, kidnapping and possession of illegal firearms. The men were identified as Bimaebi Johnson, Daniel Lemmer, Ghane Gordon, Hassan Hakeem, Gregory Smith, Ofem Uket, John Mark, Chidi  Amadi and […]

Magu Attempt To Submit Defence To Presidential Panel Scuttled

LAGOS JULY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Contrary to widespread speculations, the suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has not submitted his defence to the Presidential Panel investigating him. His lawyer, Wahab Shittu told Channels Television on Thursday, that they arrived at the Villa at about 9:30 am on the invitation of […]

Akpabio Bows To Pressure, Denies Accusing NASS Members Of NDDC Contract Scam

LAGOS JULY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Apparently overwhelmed by the implications of his earlier allegation against the National Assembly (NASS) members, the embattled Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio has reversed himself, replying the legislative Chambers with denial of accusing the lawmakers of involving in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) contract scams. Speaker of the House […]

Endless Killings: Nude Kaduna Women Protest Against El-Rufai

LAGOS JULY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Women in Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State, have embarked on a nude protest over the incessant killings in the region. Southern Kaduna, predominantly occupied by Christians, has witnessed more ethno-religious violence than any region in Nigeria’s North. Last Sunday, 16 people were reportedly killed in an attack by yet to be apprehended gunmen. […]

Sultan Of Sokoto Announces Date For Eid-El-Kabir, Warns Against Prayers At Eid Grounds

LAGOS JULY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Sultan of Sokoto and the President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared Friday, July 31, 2020, as the day of Eid-El-Kabir for the year. The disclosure was made in a press statement that was signed by the Chairman Advisory Committee on […]

Plateau: Suspected Herdsmen Ambush Prison Officials’ Vehicle, Free Six Suspects

LAGOS JULY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen believed to be herdsmen have attacked a convoy of correctional officials near Plateau High Court, Barkin Ladi, freeing six criminal suspects. The convoy was said to be conveying 14 suspects charged with crimes ranging from murder to kidnapping and rape, The Nation learnt. An eyewitness said as the convoy arrived the […]

Cryptocurrency: Career Opportunities In Blockchain If You Live In Nigeria

LAGOS JULY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-As the blockchain industry grows and matures over time, the demand for human resources increases. Yet, there is a gap in the amount of qualified personnel capable of doing the job and the number of open positions. Furthermore, the industry has to compete with web development, cloud computing, and neural networks for […]

NDDC: Senate Order IMC To Refund ‘Unjustifiable Funds’ Paid To Staff

LAGOS JULY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-The Senate ad hoc committee investigating the misappropriation of funds in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has asked that the Interim Management Committee (IMC) refund all “unjustifiable funds” paid to staff of the commission. The panel also recommended that henceforth, the NDDC report directly to President Muhammadu Buhari and asked that […]

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