Archive for: May, 2021

Buhari Urges Senate To Approve New N2.342tr External Loan

LAGOS MAY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Muhammadu Buhari, has urged the Senate to approve a new external loan of N2,343,387,942,848.00, about $6.183billion, for the Federal Government to finance the 2021 budget deficit. Senate President Ahmad Lawan read Buhari’s letter of request on the floor of the Senate at plenary. Details shortly…. African Examiner

FBI Arrests Ogun State Governor’s Aide In New York Over Alleged $350,000 Fraud

LAGOS MAY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested Abidemi Rufai, a Senior Special Assistant to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, over $350,000 fraudulent US unemployment claims. Rufai was arrested on Friday evening at the John F Kennedy International Airport in New York based on criminal complaint. He was subsequently charged with […]

Nigeria Records Decline In Inflation First Time In Twenty One Months

LAGOS MAY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s inflation rate reduced by 0.05 per cent in April compared to what obtained in March, the National Bureau of Statistics said in a report Monday. The bureau said while inflation rate stood at 18.17 per cent in March, it reduced to 18.12 per cent in April. It is the first fall […]

12 Die As Bandits Engage Themselves In Gun Duel In Niger State

LAGOS MAY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-There was disarray among a group of armed bandits on Friday as they engaged each other in a gun battle. After the gun battle,12 of them were cut down while scores were seriously injured in Kusasu Community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Many others escaped for their lives, leaving […]

Ex-Kwara Governor, Fatah Ahmed In EFCC Net Over Alleged Diversion Of N9bn

LAGOS MAY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The immediate past governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Sources at the anti-graft agency told Channels Television that the former governor is being questioned by a crack team of operatives at the EFCC headquarters in the Jabi area of Abuja, the […]

Court Grants Baba Ijesha Bail

LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been granted bail. This information is credited to his lawyer, Mr. Adesina Ogunlana. CASEFILE was informed on Monday evening that though he is still in police custody, effort is ongoing to perfect his bail. According to his lawyer, “He is still in police custody […]

Lawmakers Move To Legalise Use Of Indian Hemp In Nigeria

LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The House Of Representatives is set to legalise the use of Indian Hemp in the country for economic benefit. Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu said this during a press conference on the benefits and opportunities of Cannabis in Akure, Ondo state capital. Kalu said that the House […]

Rev. Father From Los Angeles, Shot By Kidnappers Recounts How He Survives

LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-For many Nigerians in Diaspora, returning to the country to visit their families and friends is far from being an easy decision. There is the initial hesitation that arises from a deep-rooted fear of the unknown. The thought of travelling by road from Lagos, Abuja, Kano or Port-Harcourt – where the major […]

Chelsea Fan, ‘Drogba’ Two Others Shot Dead, Scores Injured As Hoodlums Clash In Ikorodu

LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Chelsea fan popularly known as “Drogba” and two other residents of Igbo-Olomu, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, were reportedly shot dead while many others were injured, during a clash by some hoodlums this past weekend.  The cause of the incident could not be ascertained as some residents […]

France Group Secures Release Of Three Persons Detains In Kirikiri For Eight Years Without Trial

LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-As part of its efforts in promoting the enjoyment of Human Rights in Nigeria, Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France), has successfully enforced the fundamental human rights of three victims of arbitrary detention in Lagos state. The victims are beneficiaries of ASF France’s pro bono legal aid, on the wings of the […]

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