LAGOS JULY 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has broken his silence on years of criticism over the stalled creation of Ethiope State, insisting that the project was frustrated by the Buhari administration’s firm opposition to new states, and pledging to personally table a state creation bill “in the very first…
LAGOS JUNE 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Daniel Nanle, a resident of Kawel community in Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, has recounted how his younger sister was killed by gunmen during an attack on a Primary Health Centre in the area on Sunday night. Our correspondent recalls that gunmen attacked the community, while residents…
LAGOS JUNE 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Hundreds of Nigerians remained stranded in South Africa on Wednesday after the federal government canceled a planned evacuation flight without explanation, leaving citizens and advocacy groups demanding answers. The Nigerian Union South Africa said many of those affected cannot afford to return home on their own and are asking the government…
LAGOS MARCH 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a large consignment of cocaine concealed in the heads of imported dry stock fish, popularly known as “Okporoko,” and arrested a suspected kingpin involved in trafficking the illicit substance to India. The agency said the seizure followed intelligence on the syndicate’s trans-border…
LAGOS MARCH 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the National Elective Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a clear indication of the party’s growing strength and national acceptance. Speaking to journalists during the convention held at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Friday night, the…
LAGOS MARCH 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Chelsea have been fined £10.75 million by the Premier League and handed a one-year transfer ban that will remain suspended for two years following an investigation into undisclosed payments linked to player transfers during the club’s previous ownership. Roman Abramovich, a Russian businessman who owns the London club, has been said…
LAGOS JANUARY 27TH (URHOBOTODAY)-The Governor of Delta State His Excellency, RT Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O Oborevwori has expressed satisfaction with the posting of CP Aina Adesola to Delta State, because the Commissioner is well acquainted with the security terrain of the state, having previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Delta State Command, before…
LAGOS DECEMBER 12TH (URHOBOTODAY)- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed the death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Oboraw-Harievwo Ewhrudjakpo on Thursday. Anxiety had mounted earlier in the day over the deputy governor’s health after reports emerged that he had collapsed. Confirming his passing in a statement on Thursday night, the Tanimu Turaki-led…