LAGOS DECEMBER 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Plans by UK government to hand over a Covid-19 vaccination identity card proving they have received the sought-after coronavirus jab and urged to keep it with them at all times has come under attack. “Boris Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccination card could ‘pave the way’ for a full national ID system while creating a two-tier county where…
LAGOS DECEMBER 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In commemoration of this year’s International Anti-Corruption Day, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has announced December 9, 2020 as the day to publicly present its latest research work, the 4th edition of a “Compendium on 100 High Profile Corruption Cases in Nigeria,” noting that the presentation will broadcast…
LAGOS DECEMBER 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A leading woman boxer has been arrested in Switzerland on suspicion of killing her husband, according to reports on Monday. Viviane Obenauf, a three-time challenger for world boxing titles, is reportedly being held on suspicion of beating her husband to death with a blunt object. The 34-year-old Ms Obenauf was born in…
LAGOS DECEMBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-EndSARS protesters are currently protesting in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, as well as Akure, the capital of Ondo state. The youths in Akure marched and drove in convoy through the streets of Akure to the State House of Assembly, demanding an audience with the leadership of the Assembly. The protesters. While in Abuja, the…
LAGOS DECEMBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Monday, said his regime will deal decisively with “any act of hooliganism hiding behind peaceful protests.” He said although his regime believed in the rights of citizens to embark on peaceful protests, such must be done responsibly. Buhari stated these while virtually declaring open…
LAGOS DECEMBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Commercial activities have been paralyzed by tricycle operators, otherwise known as Keke riders in Kurudu area of Abuja over the increment in pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol. The protesters, armed with various placards along the Nyanya Karshi road, are calling on the federal government to reduce the…
LAGOS DECEMBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged the graduating students of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Oba, Anambra State, to always be appreciative of the basic education they had received and be ready to give back to society when they succeed…
LAGOS DECEMBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Kano State Council of Ulamas has slammed reports that the Islamic body has endorsed Bola Tinubu for the 2023 presidential ticket. This disclaimer was issued in a statement by the state chairman, Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil, in Kano on Sunday, December 6; during an interview with newsmen. Khalil who expressed surprise over media reports…