Fela’s ‘Zombie’ Creates History As First Nigerian Album Inducted Into Grammy Hall Of Fame

LAGOS JUNE 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has made history posthumously as his iconic 1976 album Zombie has been inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame. This is the first Nigerian album ever to receive the prestigious honour. The announcement was made by the Recording Academy as part of this year’s Hall of Fame…

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Abuja Court Orders  Remand Of  Sun Trust Bank Top Executives Over Alleged $12m Fraud

LAGOS JUNE 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Friday, June 13, 2025 arraigned the duo of Halima Buba and Innocent Mbagwu before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja for alleged fraud. The defendants, who are Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd and Executive Director/Chief Compliance Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd, respectively are being prosecuted…

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Longest-Serving US Lawmaker Convicted  7 1/2 Years In Federal Corruption Case

LAGOS JUNE 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan’s political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison sentence and a $2.5 million fine for the former Illinois House speaker and the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history after he was convicted of trading legislation for the enrichment of his friends and allies. U.S….

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‘No Kings’ Demonstrations: Los Angeles, Others Brace Up For Mass Protest Against Trump

LAGOS JUNE 14TH (NEWSRANGERS0-Los Angeles and other major cities across the nation are girding for widespread demonstrations against the Trump administration Saturday as the federal government expands its aggressive immigration enforcement crackdown beyond Southern California. In Washington, the Army will celebrate 250 years of service, as well as President Trump’s 79th birthday, with an unprecedented…

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