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French President, Macron To Visit Fela’s Afrika Shrine Today

LAGOS JULY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-French leader Emmanuel Macron will on Tuesday visit the Afrika Shrine, a nightclub in Lagos founded by Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Macron will become the first “real president” to enter the club synonymous with marijuana smoke, sexy backup dancers and protest music. And he is not a stranger to Nigeria. […]

Ali Baba Traces Cause Of Otedola Bridge Tanker Explosion To Lawlessness

LAGOS JUNE 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Veteran comedian, Alleluya Akpobome, better known as Ali Baba, has reacted to the tanker fire at popular Otedola Bridge in Lagos, which claimed many lives. In a sober post on his Instagram page, Ali Baba highlighted the inefficiencies and weaknesses of the Nigerian society, which caused the fatal oil tanker explosion. He […]

Life Story Of Joe Jackson, Father Of Pop Stars Who Did Not Die As Rich Man

LAGOS JUNE 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Joe Jackson, the father of pop superstars Michael and Janet and the patriarch of the world-famous Jackson family, died on Wednesday. He was suffering from cancer, and passed away at the age of 89, nine years after his famous son Michael Jackson died at 50. Fired as a manager by his children […]

Michael Jackson’s Father Dies At 89

LAGOS JUNE 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Michael’s Jackson’s dad has died! Joe Jackson — the patriarch of the Jackson family — has died, TMZ reports. The elder Jackson died two days after the ninth anniversary of the demise of his megastar son, Michael, who died on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50. Family sources tell the […]

Obasanjo, Others Condole With DBanj Over Death Of One-Year-Old Son In Family Pool

LAGOS JUNE 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has commiserated with popular singer, Daniel Oyebanjo, a.k.a Dbanj over the death of his son David Jnr. Dbanj confirmed the death, in a family pool, of David, fondly referred to as Daniel the 3rd on Sunday night on his Instagram page. Sharing a black picture, he wrote @iambangalee, […]

Nollywood Actor Reveals Why He Uses ‘Tipper’ As Wedding Vehicle

LAGOS JUNE 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In 2014, Nollywood actor Victor Osuagwu’s wedding to his wife Roseline was talk of town after the couple showed up in their tipper truck which was their wedding vehicle. The wedding trended for weeks as Nigerians found his gesture very hilarious and many suggested that the actor was only playing one of […]

Ben Ayade Plans To Reposition 2018 Calabar Carnival, Unveils Theme

LAGOS JUNE 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Governor Ben Ayade of Cross Rivers State has disclosed that plans are underway to reposition the annual calabar festival and transform it into a veritable platform for African discourse. The governor who discribed the carnival as Africa’s biggest street party stressed that he has a burning desire to see Africans speak in […]

Dino Melaye Mourns Ras Kimono’s Death

LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS) Dino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West, on Sunday reacted to the death of legendary reggae artist, Ras Kimono. Sharing a photograph of him and the late musician, the lawmaker said “what a dark day”. In a tweet, Melaye wrote, “Ras Kimono and myself in my village(Aiyetoro Gbede) on 31st December […]

JUST IN: Ras Kimono Passes On

LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Legendary musician, Ukeleke Onwubuya, better known as Ras Kimono, is dead. He passed away Sunday morning in Lagos. Ras Kimono was known for the hit singles ‘Under pressure’ and ‘We no want’. Metro News reports that he was scheduled to travel to the United States Saturday night, but complained of not feeling […]

Assurance: Davido, Chioma Fight In Public

LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A now viral you-tube video captured Davido’s girlfriend, Chioma Avril Rowland, lashing out on him in London. Though the details remain sketchy, it appeared that she was in no mood for the singer over an undisclosed issue, however, Davido was heard telling his friend to tell her that he is international. Wanting […]

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