LAGOS APRIL 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the Provost of 1 Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) in Kaduna and DSP Aliyu Adejembi, along with his team to appear for questioning following the circulation of a video showing them lined up to receive cash handouts from Chinese business people. SaharaReporters gathered that…
LAGOS APRIL 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Sequel to the information of Anambra residents trading their National Identification Number (NIN) for cash, the management of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned Nigerian against selling their NIN to organizations or individual. The warning became necessary as unauthorised individuals or organisations are purportedly asking for the submission of the National…
LAGOS JANUARY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In a clear message of zero tolerance for cash flow disruptions, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sanctioned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs), during the yuletide season. Each bank was fined ₦150 million for non-compliance, in line with the CBN’s…
LAGOS DECEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Syrian capital, Damascus, descended into turmoil as rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad‘s regime. Images and videos circulating on social media appear to show widespread looting of the central bank, with people carrying bags seemingly filled with cash. The Immigration and Passports Department building was reportedly set ablaze. Looting and chaos at…
LAGOS MAY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Premier League giants Arsenal have sent some of their officials to Italy to begin negotiations with Napoli for the signing of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has emerged as a top target for many top teams across Europe following his impressive performances for Napoli in the last three years….
LAGOS MAY 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A four-man gang of armed robbers, on Friday afternoon, robbed a businessman $11million cash at the Oke-Sokori axis of Abeokuta metropolis, Ogun State capital. The robbers, all clad in black T-shirt and Jean trousers, also wore black facemasks, brandished their riffles on the metropolitan street in an operation that lasted about three…
LAGOS MAY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Armed robbers have laid siege to the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway in Lagos State, robbing travellers brazenly daily. They target traders particularly in the morning and at night between Alakija and Volks Bus Stop. On Sunday, the hoodlums blocked the road around Volks and robbed passengers who were left to their fate. One…
LAGOS MAY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Protesters clashed with security forces across France on Monday as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets for labour day to vent their anger against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform. Unions had been hoping for a vast turnout across France for the May 1 protests to further rattle Macron, who…