LAGOS MAY 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 30-year old woman, Susan Precious Folarin, who was employed as a money collector, for allegedly stealing the sum of N13,710,200 belonging to customers in Lagos State. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the suspect was employed by De People’s Ajo Choice Limited, with its office…
LAGOS MAY 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended Nigeria’s continued borrowing strategy, including a recent $516 million external loan request, insisting that borrowing is a normal financial tool for development and not something to be feared. “Borrowing is not leprosy; we just have to work hard to be able to pay back,” Tinubu…
LAGOS MAY 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent comments defending government borrowing, warning that loans used for consumption could harm the country’s future. Tinubu had said on Wednesday during a meeting with Plateau leaders at the State House that his administration would continue to borrow when necessary. “If we…
LAGOS MAY 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is considering removing U.S. military troops from Italy and Spain, due to the country’s lack of assistance during the Iran military conflict. Trump, in the Oval Office, told The Center Square’s Sarah Roderick-Fitch he was “probably” considering removing U.S. military troops. “Why shouldn’t I?” Trump…
LAGOS APRIL 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Supreme Court has set aside the order for status quo ante bellum made by the Court of Appeal in Abuja in the leadership dispute of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The judgement effectively restores the David Mark-led executive from its delisting by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In…
LAGOS APRIL 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Hundreds of Nigerians living in Chad, seeking safety from insurgents, were rounded up and deported last week, those arrested told AFP. Nigeria has been battling a jihadist insurgency for 17 years, since the 2009 Boko Haram uprising, which has spawned various factions of militants that have spread across Niger, Chad and Cameroon….
LAGOS APRIL 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Anambra State Governor and former Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has described as deeply troubling and must not be taking lightly the statement of Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that 6 out of every 10 Nigerian university students are involved in “419”. Nigeria already has…
LAGOS APRIL 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A branch of Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has been attacked by gunmen who killed a pastor and abducted several worshipers during a vigil service. Confirming the incident, the Ekiti police spokesperson, Sunday Abutu, said a manhunt has been launched to arrest the perpetrators. According to him, about five…