LAGOS JANUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ahead of massive exercise of franchise, leading business centres across the federation have started announcing closure of markets so as to enable their members to go and collect their Permanent Voter Card (PVC) at INEC centers nearest to them. Accordingly, business activities at the Lagos International Trade Fair complex, along Badagry Expressway,…
LAGOS JANUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has promised to build a new Nigeria as he took his campaign to Katsina, the home state of President Muhammadu Buhari. He made the promise at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Monday, restating his commitment to restoring peace, fighting poverty, and opening all…
LAGOS JANUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Ogun State Police Command has slammed the alleged action of policemen from the Isheri Police Division, Lagos State, who were accused of enforcing the Okada ban of Lagos in Ogun territory. The Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State, Abimbola Oyeyemi, described the action as illegal, warning that officers caught would face…
LAGOS JANUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Political Economist, Prof. Pat Utomi yesterday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)to investigate allegations of witholding/non issuance of permanent voters’ cardxxzs (PVCs) to electorate in Lagos State. Utomi, the Convener and Chairman of the Big Tent Coalition for Obi-Datti presidency, urged the commission to look into allegations of deliberate plan…
LAGOS JANUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-59-year-old security guard Bamiduro Adewulo has been killed by his ‘Personal Assistant’ Fumilayo Asojo while settling a dispute over an N700 debt. Asojo reportedly stoned Adewulo to death. He was said to be settling a dispute between Asojo and another man over N700. Sympathisers rushed the victim to the hospital where he…
LAGOS JANUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Some unidentified assailants have mistakenly killed a gang member during an operation in Anambra State. This happened when they invaded the Mgbuka-Amanzu Road by Pillar Bread junction, on Obibuenyi Street, Okpoko, in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state. Two persons were said to be killed in the process. The incident…
LAGOS JANUARY 24TH (EWSRANGERS)-A strong man of Abia politics and Board of Trustees, BoT, member of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Prince Benjamin Apugo, has solicited support for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, saying that his integrity, competence and proven track record of achievements have put him ahead of other…
LAGOS JANUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-At least eight Arsenal fans have been arrested in the Ugandan city of Jinja after celebrating the club’s win against Manchester United in the English Premier League. The fans were wearing the club’s red jersey and carrying a symbolic trophy. Police said they didn’t have a permit to hold the procession which…