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African University Honours NIMC DG With Doctorate Degree

LAGOS JANUARY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The DG/CEO of NIMC, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, was conferred with an honourary doctorate by the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.  Statement signed by Head, Corporate Communications Unit of NMC Kayode Adegoke (PhD) made available to NewsRangers disclosed that Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote received the honourary doctoral at the […]

US Court Throws Out Ex-Ambassador’s Defamation Case Against SaharaReporters, Sowore

LAGOS JANUARY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division has dismissed Ambassador Lilian Onoh’s defamatory suit against Sahara Reporters Media group, INC., Sahara Reporters, INC., and Comrade Omoyele Sowore for lack of subject- matter jurisdiction. Judge Jane J. Boyle granted the Defendants’ motion to dismiss and subsequently dismissed Onoh’s complaint […]

Arabic Teacher Bags 21 Years In Prison Over Attempted Assault Of 13-Year-Old Pupil

LAGOS JANUARY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A  Lagos Arabic teacher who is also a cleric, Oladosu Sakiru,has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for attempted sexual assault on a 13-year-old student. Sakiru was jailed  by Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court after he was found guilty on an amended two-count charge of attempted sexual assault by penetration, […]

Otedola Vs Obaigbena: Court Order Arrest, Detention Of General Hydrocarbons Crude Oil Cargo

LAGOS JANUARY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The legal battle between Femi Otedola’s First Bank and Nduka Obaigbena’s General Hydrocarbons Limited has intensified. In the latest development, the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has granted an order to arrest and detain the crude oil cargo on board the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessel Tamara Tokoni. Personnel of […]

Scavengers, Beggars, Others Drag Wike To Court,  Demand N500m Over Arrests

LAGOS JANUARY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Some vulnerable FCT residents including the scavengers, beggars, petty traders, among others, have filed a suit against the minister, Nyesom Wike, demanding N500 million in damages over alleged breach of their fundamental rights. A legal practitioner, Abba Hikima, filed the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1749/3024 before Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court […]

Los Angeles Wildfire Consumes  95-Year-Old Hollywood Actress In Her Home

LAGOS JANUARY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An actress known for her roles in Blues Brothers, Lady Sings the Blues, and The 10 Commandments, Dalyce Curry has tragically passed away at the age of 95. Her remains were discovered after her home in Altadena was destroyed in a wildfire, according to TMZ. The devastating incident occurred as the Eaton […]

Vehicle Conveying Expatriate, Others Fleeing From Kidnappers Plunges Into River

LAGOS JANUARY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Tragedy struck on Monday night along the Eleme axis of the East-West Road when a vehicle attempting to flee from suspected armed kidnappers plunged into the Okulu River. Reports indicated that the driver of a Toyota Hilux van, carrying an expatriate and other workers from an undisclosed company, lost control of the […]

Tragedy: Nineteen Wedding Guests Burnt To Death In Auto-Crash

LAGOS JANUARY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than 19 wedding guests who were traveling to Kano State after attending a marriage ceremony in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State were burnt to death in a road accident in the Kwana Macji area of Pankshin local government area of the state. Chairman of the Pankshin LGA […]

Counsel Who Led Two Criminal Cases Against Trump Resigns Before Inauguration

LAGOS JANUARY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Jack Smith, the special counsel who led two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, has resigned from the Justice Department before the president-elect takes office later this month. According to a court filing submitted on Saturday, Mr Smith “separated from the Department” on Friday. CBS News, the BBC’s US media partner, reported […]

SAHCO  Dismisses Staff Member For Allegedly Harassing, Extorting Passenger N100k

LAGOS JANUARY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) has sacked its staff  member for harassing and extorting N100, 000 from South Africa-bound passenger at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, recently. The company took the action after it confirmed the allegation to be true in an investigative panel set up to scrutinize his activities. […]

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