LAGOS FEBRUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the ongoing re-run elections in 20 polling units in specific constituencies in Enugu, Akwa-Ibom and Kano states. It said this was due to disruptions, irregularities and abduction of election officials. The commission disclosed this in a statement by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman,…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 4TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Former President Trump administration member Mike Gill recently died from injuries he sustained after he was carjacked in Washington, D.C., Fox News has learned. Gill, who served as chief of staff at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), was sitting in his vehicle on Monday night, when a suspect entered his car…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) yesterday apprehended an articulated truck driver after crushing a scavenger pushing wheelbarrow to death by Mile 12 market, Ikorodu Road, Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr. Adebayo Taofiq confirmed that the accident happened between a 16-tyre an articulated…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-At least 51 people were killed by forest fires in Chile’s Valparaíso region, local authorities have said. President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency and said he would make “all necessary resources” available to tackle the situation. It is believed to be the deadliest forest fire on record. Many of those…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has hailed The Sun’s contributions to national development, expressing happiness that such newspaper was honouring him. Obi will receive The Sun Political Icon of the Year award for 2023 along 33 others on February…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Bismi Wholesale unveils the “EmpowerMart for AED100” initiative during its 2024 Mega Fest, weaving a tale of empowerment and entrepreneurial dreams. As the curtain rises on this transformative program, the stage is set to nurture budding entrepreneurs and bolster the growth of existing businesses, including hotels, restaurants and cafeterias. A statement signed…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)- A former international football player was shot and killed in Mexico during a friendly game. During the game, Sergio Jáuregui, 38, was shot six times in Cuautla, Morelos’ Santa Inés neighborhood. The attacker reportedly opened fire at close range as the former Bolivian defender went to the bench to rehydrate. According…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen yesterday invaded the palace of Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State and killed the traditional ruler of the community, General Segun Aremu (rtd). LEADERSHIP gathered that the gunmen also whisked away the wife of the monarch and two others. Although, the details of the development remained…