LAGOS SEPTEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)- The Local Government Area Chairmen in Sankaraland of Benue State have deserted their domain and relocated to Makurdi for fear of their lives. It was also learnt that many traditional rulers involved in the surrendering of the notorious militia leader, Terwase Akwaza (aka Gana) have abandoned their palaces for unknown places….
LAGOS JUNE 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Benue State Action Committee on COVID-19 on Sunday intercepted an oil tanker loaded with seven persons and 11 motorcycles. According to a member of the committee, Bemgba Iortyom, the tanker was intercepted at the Agan area of the state. Iortyom said, “The driver of the tanker has claimed that he is on…
LAGOS MAY 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)– The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Mr George Mbessey, the Commandant, Benue State Vigilante Group (BSVG), following a petition over alleged conspiracy, abuse of office and diversion of N449.5 million public funds. The EFCC Makurdi Zonal Office Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Dele Oyewale said in a…
LAGOS MAY 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Many of the WWE superstars who have thrilled us over the years from Booker T to The Rock to Mark Henry, are of African descent. But today, we want to take a look at WWE superstars who have Nigerian roots. 1. Moose: Born Quinn Ojinnaka on April 23, 1984 to Nigerian parents, Moose…
LAGOS MAY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-A soldier and other suspects have confessed to killing a 22-year-old undergraduate, Micah Isiah, after collecting N800,000 in his account, so that “our image will not be dented.” Our correspondent learnt that Isiah was a student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. One of the suspects, Ifeanyi Nwaiwu of the Nigerian…
LAGOS JANUARY 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The hearing of the appeals of Governors Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto and Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano States, including four other governors was suspended by the Supreme Court on Monday. Other governors, whose appeals were affected are Emeka Ihedioha (Imo), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Simon Lalong (Plateau), and Samuel Ortom (Benue). Before the apex…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A nine-year-old girl has allegedly committed suicide at her guardian’s home located in Ankpa quarters extension in Makurdi metropolis of Benue state. Daily Trust gathered that the incident happened early hours of Wednesday, just as the body was found in the bathroom. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene,…
LAGOS DECEMBER 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than 30 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday died in a road accident as they were going for the flag-off of Comrade Abba Moro’s Senatorial Campaign in Agatu LGA of Benue State. As a result, the Publicity Secretary of the PDP in the state, Bemgba Iortyom, in a…