Archive for: August, 2020

Mali Coup: Opposition Leader Breaks Silence, Warns Junters

LAGOS AUGUST 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Mali’s influential imam Mahmoud Dicko, a key player in mass opposition protests this year, on Friday warned the country’s new military rulers they do not have “carte blanche” after ousting the president. “I have asked everyone to come together for Mali. I am still asking this, but that does not mean the […]

Third Crew Member Onboard Crashed Lagos Helicopter Dies

LAGOS AUGUST 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The third crew member in the Bell 206 B3 helicopter owned by Quorum Aviation Services that crashed into a building at Opebi, Lagos State, on Friday has died. Our source gathered that he died due to complications arising from the crash at an undisclosed hospital. The Lagos State Emergency Agency had earlier […]

Fans React As Gospel Musician Yinka Ayefele Stands On His Feet Again

LAGOS AUGUST 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-It is indeed a moment of joy and celebration for popular Nigerian gospel artiste Yinka Ayefele who has risen on his feet again years after getting involved in a life-threatening accident. The celebrated artist recently left his fans and followers on social media in awe after sharing a powerful video that captured […]

Two NDDC Directors Arrested Over Alleged Fraud

LAGOS AUGUST 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Two directors at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). One of the arrested directors is in charge of education, health, and social services, while the other is in charge of special projects. Their arrest, PREMIUM TIMES learnt, borders […]

Lady Who Waited 7 Years Dies On Her Wedding Anniversary Day After Birthing Quadruplets

LAGOS AUGUST 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-This is so sad to say the least. Some family and friends were thrown into mourning as a 35-year-old trader, Adedotun Afusat Feyishara,was confirmed dead on her wedding anniversary after giving birth to a set of quadruplets in Lagos. In reference to her sibling, Afusat died of complications on Tuesday, after delivery […]

Two Dead, One Injured Helicopter Crashes Into Residential Building In Opebi, Lagos

LAGOS AUGUST 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Two persons have died and another critically injured after an helicopter which belong to Quorum Aviation crashed into a private building in the Opebi area of Lagos State on Friday. The helicopter, Hel Bel 206 with registration number 5N-BQW was reportedly coming from Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Tunji Oketunmbi, the spokesperson of […]

West African Leaders Give Mali Juntas 12 Months Ultimatum To Return To Civilian Rule

LAGOS AUGUST 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Mali must return to civilian rule immediately and hold elections within 12 months, West African countries demanded Friday, as they considered sanctions over a military coup that toppled the country’s president. The demands were spelt out after the new junta released ousted president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, seized in the August 18 coup, […]

Man City Ready To Offer €100m Plus Three Players For Messi

LAGOS AUGUST 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Manchester City appear favourites to sign Lionel Messi, should he leave Barcelona. Messi has sensationally handed in a transfer request at Camp Nou. City are reportedly stepping up their chase as Pep Guardiola looks to reunite with the six-time Ballon d’Or winner. Manchester City are ready to offer £89million (€100m) plus Bernardo […]

14 Nigerian Politicians Confirmed Dead, Others Injured In Fatal Auto-Crash

LAGOS AUGUST 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than fourteen politicians have died in a fatal road accident along Gusau – Zaria road while some politicians were allegedly rushing to meet up with the state Governor’s convoy. The accident which occurred on Wednesday saw three vehicles colliding with a BUA cement trailer. It was gathered that fourteen of […]

Deposed Malian President’s Son Flees Abroad

LAGOS AUGUST 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Karim Keita, the son of deposed Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita who became a focus of public anger over his lifestyle, has fled to a “neighbouring country”, sources familiar with his whereabouts told AFP Thursday. “He left Mali two days ago by road,” said a Malian MP close to Karim, who had […]

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