Archive for: June, 2022

Mass Defection Hits APC In Northern States After Primaries -(SEE NAMES)

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-After the primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party is now facing a threatening wave of defection from the north, where it has its stronghold.   Most chieftains who are northern lawmakers in both the red and green chambers are abandoning the party for other political platforms for similar […]

Housemaid Who Killed Lucky Igbinedion’s Mother Sentenced To Death By Hanging

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Dominion Okoro, the housemaid who killed Madam Maria Igbinedion, mother of ex-governor of Edo state, Lucky Igbinedion, has been sentenced to death by hanging. Recall that the 85-year-old woman was murdered at her residence in GRA Benin City on December 2, 2021. Okoro said she had killed her employer because she wanted to steal her […]

Peter Obi Disowns Article Describing 70% Of Nigerian Politicians As Lunatics

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Labour Party Presidential candidate in 2023 Presidential election, Mr Peter Obi has disassociated himself from media reports whereby he was quoted as describing seventy percent of Nigerian politicians as lunatics. A statement made available to NewsRangers titled, “RE: 70% of Nigerian Politicians are Lunatics”  said Obi  is  not known for violence of […]

Alleged Jungle Justice: Ogun Police Invite Zah Zoo Crooner, Portable For Interrogation

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The Ogun State Police command, on Monday, advised Zah Zoo crooner, Habeeb Okokiola, popularly known as Portable, to turn himself in for interogation over alleged unruly and violent behavior. In a press statement,  the Public Relations Officer, Ogun Command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said if portable refuse to turn himself in, ”his arrest will […]

Refugees Int’l Warns Against UK Plan To Send Asylum Seekers Rwanda

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Refugees International has Warned against United Kingdom plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda stressing that it violates  the fundamental right of people to seek asylum. The Group in a statement signed by Sarah Sheffer, Vice President for Strategic Outreach Refugees International pointed out that by neglecting its obligations, the UK risks […]

Peter Obi: Labour Party Release States Chairmen  Contact Phone Numbers For Members

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Labour Party has released contact telephone numbers for members  seeking for whom to contact to start working for Peter Obi, this is Labour party state Chairmen contacts   STATE CHAIRMEN LABOUR PARTY   Ekiti state – Barr. Okunade Odunayo 08060860282   FCT – DIUGWU CHUKWUEMEKA PETER 08052552096   Nasarawa State – Hon […]

Presidential Poll:Ex-INEC Chiefs Warn APC, LP On Risk Of  Interim Running Mates

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Independent National Electoral Commission directors and Senior Advocates of Nigeria have warned that political parties may face crises over their nomination of placeholders as running mates to their respective candidates ahead of the 2023 presidential election. The ex-officials of the electoral umpire, who spoke to The PUNCH in different interviews on […]

Lady Who Raises Alarm On Twitter Over Abduction Apologises For Faking Kidnap

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-A lady, identified as Ameerah Sufyan, who raised the alarm about her alleged kidnap via Twitter last Tuesday has tendered an apology for faking the incident. The PUNCH had earlier reported that Ameerah alleged on Twitter that she and other 16 victims were abducted at gunpoint from different parts of Abuja by […]

A New Beginning: Refugee Athletes Share Stories Of Their Journeys To Citizenship

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-On World Refugee Day, we look at the inspirational stories of three athletes who, having represented the IOC Refugee Olympic Team, have now been granted citizenship in their host countries. Three different journeys that all send the same message of hope and humanity. “I now represent Great Britain, which makes me feel included” […]

Stranded Passengers Trek Distance As Fuel Scarcity Hits Lagos

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Many passengers were stranded at various bus stops in Lagos State, Monday morning, as commercial vehicles were scarce on the road. The scarcity of vehicles was attributed to the fuel scarcity, which was gradually building up in some parts of Lagos. Our correspondent saw that many people were stranded at major bus […]

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