LAGOS OCTOBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Qatar has sentenced to death eight Indian former naval officers, reportedly for spying for Israel. The verdict comes as Doha plays a crucial mediation role in delicate talks between Israel and Hamas to free civilian hostages held in Gaza. India’s government said that “all legal options were being explored” after expressing “deep…
LAGOS OCTOBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In a significant victory against terrorism, troops of Sector 3 under the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) successfully neutralized six terrorists in a daring counter ambush in Binduldul, Borno State, Nigeria. The operation, carried out on 20 October 2023, shows the unwavering commitment of the MNJTF towards clearing remnants of terrorists…
LAGOS OCTOBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Ogun State Police Command has said it is investigating the sudden disappearance of a 54-year-old woman, Eno Okon, who allegedly went missing on August 11 while attending the annual programme of a Pentecostal church along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. PUNCH Metro learnt that the woman, who is a resident of Adesan in…
LAGOS OCTOBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has commended the United Kingdom for their respect for the rule of law and congratulated Nigeria’s legal team that handled the case against Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Ltd. In a statement issued by his media aid, Michael Nwolisa, on Wednesday, Obi,…
LAGOS OCTOBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has slammed officers who collect N100 on the road from motorists, noting that the act is embarrassing. According to him policemen indulging in the act should stop because they are engaging in corruption. Adejobi was responding to an X user who asked why policemen…
LAGOS OCTOBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo expressed his frustration over President Bola Tinubu’s recent appointments. Dokubo voiced his concerns in response to Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi’s call to remove Nyesom Wike as the minister in charge of the Federal Capital Territory. In a viral video, the ex-Niger Delta warlord criticized the…
LAGOS OCTOBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerian commercial bank Fidelity Bank is restricting consumer fund transfers to neobanks, including Moniepoint, Kuda, OPay, and PalmPay, said multiple sources with direct knowledge of the matter. A week ago, a small number of customers first noticed that these neobanks were no longer listed on the list of approved financial institutions on…
LAGOS OCTOBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s Supreme Court has thrown out both opposition challenges to President Bola Tinubu’s election win. The two main opposition candidates had sought to reverse February’s presidential election, alleging it was marred by irregularities. The Election Petition Court upheld Mr Tinubu’s victory last month, but the opposition insisted Nigeria’s highest court should quash…
