Archive for: June, 2021

2023 Gov: Justice Ofesi Emerges Chairman Of Delta Icon

LAGOS JUNE 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ahead of the 2023 governorship election in Delta State, a pan-Delta socio-political group, Delta Icons (DI), has been inaugurated to foster unity, equity and accommodation of  the interests of all Deltans in the choice of who succeeds Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The group, whose primary interest is to promote inclusive governance and development […]

N27.5bn Fraud: Ex-Bank Chief, Atuche, Ex-Finance Officer Jailed 24 Years

LAGOS JUNE 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The former Managing Director of Bank PHB (now Keystone Bank), Mr. Francis Atuche standing trial for stealing the sum of N25.7 billion belonging to the bank have been found guilty of theft and sentenced to six years imprisonment. His former Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Ugo Anyanwu standing trial alongside him was also […]

Twitter: FG Urges Reps To Pass Law To Regulate Internet Broadcast, Social Media

LAGOS JUNE 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Government has urged the House of Representatives to pass laws regulating internet broadcasting and social media in Nigeria including Twitter which it recently banned in Nigeria. The government also seeks powers for the National Broadcasting Commission to regulate prices, rates and tariffs imposed by satellite and cable television service providers […]

Sexual Assault: Court Denies Baba Ijesha Bail, Transfer Case To High Court

LAGOS JUNE 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, on Wednesday, declined granting the bail application brought before it by embattled Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. Baba Ijesha, who wore a blue t-shirt, was taken to court in a black maria vehicle of the Rapid Response Squad. Baba Ijesha has […]

Gunmen Invade Imo Lawmaker’s Home, Behead Gateman, Set House Ablaze

LAGOS JUNE 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen early on Wednesday morning invaded the country home of an Imo State lawmaker Ekene Nnodumele in Ebenato, Awo Idemili, in Orsu Local Government Area, and beheaded a gateman on duty and set the house on fire. Nnodumele represents Orsu Constituency, in the Imo State House of Assembly, Ekene Nnodumele. The gunmen […]

ISWAP Fighters Invade Nigeria Military Base, Cart Away Weapons, Set It Ablaze

LAGOS JUNE 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Insurgents suspected to be members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) overran a military formation in the southern part of Borno State on Tuesday and cart away weapons after a fierce gun battle with the troops. It was learnt that the fighters rode on about 10 utility vehicles to […]

Ogun Poly Female Student Slumps And Dies In Bathroom

LAGOS JUNE 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A final year female student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Omotoke Suliyat reportedly dies after she slumped while having a bath. Report states that, the HND2 student of Marketing Department slumped in the bathroom and was immediately rushed to Hope Hospital at Adigbe where she was confirmed dead on Sunday, June 13.  The […]

Reps In Dilemma As EFCC, AMCON Battle Over Diezani Allies’ Assets

LAGOS JUNE 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The House of Representatives’ Ad Hoc Committee on Assessment and Status of All Recovered Loots Movable and Immovable Assets from 2002 to 2020 by Agencies of the Federal Government of Nigeria for Effective Efficient Management and Utilisation is in dilemma on how to resolve a brewing crisis between the Economic and Financial […]

Ogun: 18 People Feared Burnt Alive In Idiroko Auto Crash

LAGOS JUNE 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A head-on collision involving an 18-Seater commercial bus and a petrol tanker on Wednesday led to burning alive of 18 passengers and the two vehicles at Ajilete near Idiroko border in Ogun State.  TheCaveat.info gathered that excessive speed and wrongful overtaking led to the head-on collision, when the commercial bus coming from […]

Nigeria May Drop In FIFA Rankings Following Defeat To Cameroon

LAGOS JUNE 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Super Eagles of Nigeria will lose their position as 3rd placed team on the African continent base on the FIFA Rankings when it is released for the month of May. Nigeria played two games against Cameroon during the international break losing 0-1 and drawling 0-0 in the games separated by a […]

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