Archive for: September, 2020

Crisis Rocks Ebonyi Community Over N200m Royalty From Mining Company

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The crisis rocking Ishiagu community in lvo Local Government Area of Ebonyi has taken another dimension over who controls a royalty of N200m from a mining company operating in the area. News Express learnt that following the leadership tussle, the community has been divided into two factions, with two chairmen laying claim to […]

Killings: Kaduna Christians, Southern Kaduna Union Boycott Peace Summit

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Kaduna chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Christian leaders from the Southern part of Kaduna as well as the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, on Tuesday, boycotted a peace summit in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Organised by “Friends of Southern Kaduna” in collaboration with the Nigeria Christian […]

Obi Celebrates Ex-Petroleum Minister, Owelle Chikelu At 90

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has celebrated one-time Minister of Petroleum Resources Pa Gilbert Chikelu, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. In a congratulatory message, Obi said he was delighted to celebrate the elder statesman who, he said, had greatly […]

2,286 Primary School Teachers in Niger state Nabbed With Forged Certificate

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The 2020 Staff Audit Committee constituted by the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), on Monday said that no fewer than 2,286 primary school teachers were using questionable certificates. The board’s management had in June set up a six-man committee to audit both teaching and non-teaching staff members of NSUBEB across […]

Majority Of British Workers Are Better Off Financially Since Lockdown-Survey

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A staggering two thirds of British workers have been better off financially since lockdown, a survey commissioned by Eskenzi PR has found. Of over the 1000 people surveyed, 30% said they saved on lunches by working from home, 60% of people saved money by not going out, and 50% saved on commuting […]

Bayelsa Assembly Debunks Alleged Impeachment Plot, Pass Vote Of Confidence On Speaker

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly yesterday denied alleged impeachment plot against the Speaker, Rt.Hon. Abraham Ngobere, declaring absolute confidence in his leadership.  According to the Assembly members, the alleged claim that the Speaker, Abraham Ngobere absconded with the Mace to avoid being impeached is a figment of imagination of […]

60 Injured As Armed Hoodlums Attempt To Kidnap Lagos Monarch Fails

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than 60 persons were injured after a group of armed hoodlums suspected to be land grabbers invaded Isiu palace in Ikorodu area of Lagos State in an alleged attempt to abduct the newly-installed monarch, Oba Olukayode Raji. The suspected gang members were said to have shot sporadically at the palace […]

Lagos State Police Command Gets New Spokesperson

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Olumuyiwa Adejobi, a Superintendent of Police and the former spokesperson of the Ogun State police command, has been appointed the new spokesperson of the police in Lagos State. Giving an update on the change, his predecessor, Bala Elkana, said Mr Adejobi assumed duty on Monday. He had previously served as the spokesperson […]

Covid-19:Ogun Govt Grants All Students Automatic Promotion As Schools Set To Reopen

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Ogun State Government has announced September 21 as the reopening date of schools in the state. The new students who will be resuming for the first time after the nationwide closure in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will join students in SS3 who are currently writing the West African School […]

Late Michael Jackson Leads List Of Highest Earning Dead Celebrities

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Well known, Michael Jackson has ranked at the top of a rich list of late stars, with annual earnings coming in at £46 million. It was noted that the Smooth Criminal singer, who died at the age of 50 in 2009, is said to be raking in millions in royalties because of […]

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