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….
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…
LAGOS JUNE 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A passenger on an Air India flight has raised concerns about the aircraft’s condition, which later crashed in western India. Akash Vatsa reported issues while on board the same Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner during a prior journey from Delhi to Ahmedabad, just hours before its scheduled departure from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. Vatsa…
LAGOS JUNE 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Peter Obi has described the renovation of the Abuja International Conference Centre as misplaced priority. Mr Obi said this while announcing a donation of 10 laptops, money and other items to Chibok community leaders in Abuja on Wednesday. “One wonders why we live in a nation where our students don’t have labs,…
LAGOS JUNE 13TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-In his Democracy Day speech at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, the President told security agents not to hound those criticising his administration’s perceived unpleasant policies. “Democracy requires a fair degree of tolerance for harsh words and stinging insults,” Tinubu stated before a retinue of lawmakers from the Senate and the…
LAGOS JUNE 13TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Former President Goodluck Jonathan stirred a flurry of speculation on Wednesday after sharing a veiled political message on Instagram, seemingly addressing Nigeria’s current leadership while subtly hinting at a return to active politics. Posting a solemn photo of himself looking downward during a past encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump, Jonathan wrote:…
LAGOS JUNE 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), would review the organisation’s upcoming book on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Confirming this, GOCOP President, Maureen Chigbo, said, the book, titled…
LAGOS JUNE 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ace broadcaster with Radio Nigeria, Yahaya Umar, reportedly died Sunday night in his office on the 11th floor of the Radio House in Area 10, Abuja. The assistant Director with the Federal Radio Corporation (FRCN) was one of the most recognisable voices on the FRCN network with his unique style of anchoring…
