LAGOS DECEMBER 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Peter Obi, who ran for president in 2023 with the Labour Party, has offered to help get human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi out of jail by meeting his bail requirements. An Ekiti court has said Farotimi can be released on bail in a case where he’s accused of damaging Afe Babalola’s reputation….
LAGOS DECEMBER 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Hundreds of passengers are facing Christmas travel chaos as 90 flights from Heathrow Airport are cancelled and 200 more delayed amid weather warnings for strong wind. A Heathrow spokesperson said ‘a small number of flights’ have been cancelled on Saturday due to ‘strong winds and airspace restrictions’. They added: ‘This will ensure…
LAGOS DECEMBER 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia. Having inflicted a first career defeat on Briton Fury by split decision seven months ago, Usyk’s astuteness and will to win…
LAGOS DECEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In a significant move to bolster Defence Health Services and strengthen the partnership between the United States and Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Bello Matawalle MON, met with a U.S. delegation led by Dr. David Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Health. The meeting focused…
LAGOS DECEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGER)-Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi has been granted ₦30 million bail by a Magistrate court in Ekiti State. The court also asked Farotimi to provide 3 sureties with a landed property within the jurisdiction. He was told to refrain from media interview and to submit his international passport. The case has been…
LAGOS DECEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The disease which locals are referring to as Dinga Dinga, translating to “shaking like dancing”, has already affected around 300 people, mostly women and girls, according to health officials. In what will come across as a really disturbing development, a mysterious illness known as the “dancing disease” has reportedly caused patients to…
LAGOS DECEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The federal government, through the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has declared that governors lack the constitutional authority to suspend or remove local government chairmen from office. Fagbemi made the declaration while addressing journalists on Wednesday. His comments were in response to questions about the recent actions of the…
LAGOS DECEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Despite the recent reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by Dangote Petroleum Refinery to ₦899.50 per litre, motorists and consumers are yet to experience any relief, as pump prices remain unchanged across major petrol stations in Lagos and other parts of the country. According to Vanguard, petrol stations…
