LAGOS AUGUST 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The Lagos State Police Command has again arrested two male suspects, Desmond Ikechukwu Okoroafor (21) and Egwuonwu Gift Iyke (34) who conspired together and kidnapped an 8-year-old child, Daniel Chukwudi, on 11th July, 2021. A statement signed by Lagos State Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu sighted by NewsRangers, explained […]
Aug 22 2021 | Posted in
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LAGOS AUGUST 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-An Afghan woman was reportedly set on fire by Taliban fighters because they weren’t satisfied with a meal she prepared, according to The Telegraph. A former judge, Najla Ayoubi, told Sky News that she had received multiple reports of violence against women by the insurgent group, The Telegraph reported. This particular incident, […]
LAGOS AUGUST 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Footage of armed Taliban fighters marching in the city of Qalat was uploaded to social media on Thursday. Dressed in white head-to-toe uniforms and flak jackets, the Islamist militants carried firearms as they marched in a straight line through the city centre. Reuters was able to verify the videos by geo-locating monuments […]
Afghan sporting officials have confirmed the death of young footballer Zaki Anwari. The 19-year-old plummeted to his death after trying to cling on to a departing plane this week. Tributes have flooded in for Zaki Anwari who tragically fell to his death from a plane, while trying to escape from Kabul A desperate attempt to […]
Aug 21 2021 | Posted in
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By Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo. LAGOS AUGUST 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-I am dispirited to hear the sad news of the death of my dear friend , Mohammed Fawehinmi , fondly known as Moh . In pains and tears , I ask why is this world unfair , cruel , mean and heartless to good people .Oh yes! […]
Aug 21 2021 | Posted in
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LAGOS AUGUST 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than 20 private jets were reported to have brought in dignitaries to Kano for the wedding of President Muhammadu Buhari’s son on Friday. Yusuf, Buhari’s only son, got married to Zahra, daughter of the Emir of Bichi. Daily Trust correspondent counted at least 20 private jets at Mallam Aminu Kano International […]
Aug 21 2021 | Posted in
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LAGOS AUGUST 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Government has admonished “naysayers” to stop spewing negative and false narratives around Boko Haram members who are surrendering in droves in the North-East. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the admonition in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Washington. NAN reports […]
Aug 21 2021 | Posted in
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LAGOS AUGUST 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-There is a growing concern over the increase in attacks on barges anchored at the ports in Lagos, Vanguard Maritime Report can authoritatively report. Investigations by Vanguard Maritime Report revealed that the increase in attacks may not be unconnected to the success recorded by the attackers who come in speed boats and heavily […]
Aug 20 2021 | Posted in
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LAGOS AUGUST 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Students of Lagos State University (LASU) have started to protest the killing of Yusuf Nurudeen, a student leader shot dead by gunmen on Wednesday. The protesting students converged on the school gate to express their displeasure with the death of the student leader. The student leader who graduated in 2019 was held […]
Aug 20 2021 | Posted in
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LAGOS AUGUST 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-A policeman has been killed while a senior customs officer has been abducted in Jalingo, capital of Taraba State. It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the residence of the customs officer identified as Abbas Bello around 2am on Thursday. They were said to have engaged policemen in a gun duel, which […]
Aug 20 2021 | Posted in
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