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3 Died, Scores Injured As Train Crushes Commercial Bus In Lagos

LAGOS JULY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Three persons died and many others were injured when a train hit a commercial bus at Pen Cinema railway crossing in Lagos State on Friday, authorities have confirmed. An eyewitness told newsmen that the accident occurred when the bus driver was trying to make U-turn on the rail line. “We warned the […]

Peter Obi Celebrates Birthday With Students, Warns Against Lavish Celebrations

LAGOS JULY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has counselled students of secondary and tertiary institutions to shun the craze for celebration of birthdays and similar social events now and concentrate on their studies. He gave this advice during his interaction with the students of Holy Rosary College, Nsugbe – one […]

Saraki Demands N10bn, Others In Damages From Buhari, APC, To Remain In Party

LAGOS JULY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki is allegedly seeking at least N10 billion in monetary compensation from President Muhammadu Buhari in a high stakes deal as part of conditions to remain in the ruling party. Saraki, who is the arrowhead of the splinter group of the APC, Reformed All Progressives Congress, R-APC, is […]

Boko Haram:Cameroon Arrests Four Soldiers Suspected Of Executing Women, Children

LAGOS JULY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Cameroon has arrested four soldiers suspected of shooting dead two women and two children in the country’s far north where its army is battling jihadist group Boko Haram, two security sources told Reuters. A video of the incident, which has been shared tens of thousands of times on Twitter since it emerged […]

Conte To Take Legal Action Against Chelsea Over Delayed Sacking

LAGOS JULY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Antonio Conte is set to take legal action against Chelsea over damage to his career and loss of future earnings following his sacking by the Premier League club, according to reports on Friday. Conte is believed to be furious Chelsea made him return to pre-season training before finally dismissing him last week […]

Twitter Appoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Member Of Board Of Directors

LAGOS JULY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Twitter has appointed former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and former World Bank chief Robert Zoellick as directors as it reshuffled its board. Marjorie Scardino will be stepping down from the Board for personal reasons at the end of the year. Scardino joined Twitter in 2013 and became the first female board […]

Buhari To Commission Bayelsa Int’l Airport Next Month

LAGOS JULY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Bayelsa State Government says its multi billion naira international airport is one of the legacy projects that will change the economic fortunes of the state and bring about prosperity for the people. The airport which is over 95 percent complete will be commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari next month. The State […]

Lagos Police Boss Vows To Clear Apapa Traffic Jam Within Two Weeks

LAGOS JULY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command has said that the traffic gridlock being experienced in Apapa area of the state would soon be a thing of the past. The CP gave the assurance during a Town Hall meeting held on Thursday at Apapa. The CP said that the gridlock was […]

Angry Lagosians Curse Truck Drivers For Causing Traffic Gridlock

LAGOS JULY 20TH (NERANGERS)-Lagosians went through hell Thursday in traffic as truck and tanker drivers blocked the Apapa-Mile 2 axis of the state. They simply took over a section of the road in a rage of impunity causing traffic snarl in that part of Lagos. Several commuters were seen trekking over long distances for most […]

Report On Alleged N500m SUBED Fraud: DOLF Condemns Okowa’s Aide Threat On Its Member

LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Delta State Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has raised the alarm over threat to the life of one of its members, Mr. Albert Ograka, Publisher of www.blanknewsonline.com by officials of Delta State government while executing his lawful duty as a journalist. A press statement signed by the Secretary of DOPF, Mr Shedrack Onitsha […]

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