LAGOS MAY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Akwa Ibom state command of the police has dismissed claims that Frank Akpan, the suspected killer of Iniubong Umoren, the job-seeker raped and killed last month, committed suicide. Dismissing the speculation, the police commissioner for the state,, Amiengheme Andrew, said Mr Akpan is alive and in custody. “It is a lie….
LAGOS MAY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Muhammadu Buhari’s son-In-law, Gimba Yau Kumo has been declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, for stealing $56million from the National Housing Funds, NHF. Kumo, a former Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank is married to Fatima, one of the daughters of President. ICPC’s spokesperson, Azuka C. Ogugua in a…
LAGOS MAY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-British rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have agreed an Aug. 14 date for their world heavyweight unification title fight in Saudi Arabia, promoter Eddie Hearn said on Thursday. Hearn, who is Joshua’s promoter, did not provide details of the location but said local organisers planned to build a new stadium. He…
LAGOS MAY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than 120 retired US generals and admirals have published an open letter suggesting that Joe Biden was not legitimately elected as President and questioning his fitness for office. The letter, signed by 124 retired members of the armed forces calling themselves ‘Flag Officers 4 America’, said that America is “in…
Senator Ben Ayade, through Blessing Egbara, the Commissioner for Humanity and Social Welfare, visited the Moslem Community, during the occasion of the Eid Eil Fitr and shared gift items, as a gesture of practical love and unity. During the visit, the Commissioner, unbehalf of the Governor, appealed to all Moslems within and other parts of…
LAGOS MAY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Southern Senators Forum (SSF), has commended the Southern Governors Forum (SGF) for outrightly taking a firm position on burning national issues, including restructuring and banning open grazing of cattle in Southern part of the country, among other demands. The lawmakers said the decision was a welcome development against the backdrop of…
LAGOS MAY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday revealed its 2021 inductees, with Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti missing on the list. Fela’s omission from the performer category for which he was nominated comes as a surprise to music lovers worldwide given that the Nigerian icon came second in the fan vote…
LAGOS MAY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Popular Nollywood Actor Yomi Fabiyi led others to protest against the detention of his colleague, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, who was accused of molesting a minor. During the protest, Fabiyi, and other protesters marched from Casino Bus Stop to Panti Police Station on Wednesday. They demanded that Baba Ijesha should be…
