LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Omoluabi Progressives, a political group led by a former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola at the weekend announced its decision to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group noted that its decision to quit the APC was a result of ostracisation, suspension, and expulsion of its leaders without a fair…
LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere and ex-Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday, commended legal luminary, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), for agreeing to withdraw the defamation cases instituted against human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Afenifere and Obi gave the commendation in separate interviews with The PUNCH on…
LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Renowned legal icon and elder statesman, Afe Babalola, has announced his decision to withdraw the criminal defamation suit he filed against rights activist and author, Dele Farotimi. The decision follows an appeal led by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominent Yoruba traditional rulers during a late-night visit to…
LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election, has criticised the present administration, saying there are more “Yahoo people” in government than those outside. Obi said this in his keynote address as guest speaker at the 4th graduation ceremony of Nexford University. At the event themed: “Lead the change;…
LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Brazil’s government expressed outrage on Saturday after dozens of immigrants deported from the United States arrived by plane in handcuffs, calling it a “flagrant disregard” for their rights. The foreign ministry said it would demand an explanation from Washington over the “degrading treatment of passengers on the flight”. The spat comes as…
LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Two years after a teenager lost his life to suicide amid what officials say was a sextortion scheme, a man has been extradited to the United States to face charges, United States Attorney Adair Ford Boroughs announced alongside federal, state and law enforcement Monday. Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, 24, of the state of…
LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-It was a marriage made in heaven — until it wasn’t. President Trump and Elon Musk, two titans of ego, united for the cameras and the “greater good.” But like all fairy tales, this one didn’t last. The honeymoon is now officially over. Barely had Trump announced his artificial intelligence infrastructure project,…
LAGOS JANUARY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Presidential Flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP) during the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has further increased his support for healthcare in the country with fresh donation to the IHM Health System in Mmiata-Anam, Anambra State. The IHM Health System, managed by the Immaculate Heart Sisters, plays a pivotal role in providing…