LAGOS MAY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Akwa Ibom state command of the police has dismissed claims that Frank Akpan, the suspected killer of Iniubong Umoren, the job-seeker raped and killed last month, committed suicide. Dismissing the speculation, the police commissioner for the state,, Amiengheme Andrew, said Mr Akpan is alive and in custody. “It is a lie….
LAGOS MAY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-A truck lost control in Imo on Saturday and ran into a market, killing at least 10 women. The accident happened at Nkwommiri Market, near Nwangele River in Umuozu community of Imo. The incident which happened around 12 noon at the intersection between Anara- Orlu and Amaigbo – Amaraku Expressway left many…
LAGOS MAY 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than 45 people were crushed to death and more than 150 people hurt, including many in critical condition, in a stampede after midnight Thursday at a mass gathering to celebrate the Lag B’Omer holiday at Mount Meron, medics said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the incident “a terrible disaster,” promised…
LAGOS APRIL 223RD (NEWSRANGERS)-The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a houseboy, Emmanuel Akpan for killing his madam, Mrs Febisola Caroline Adebayo, a food canteen operator. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Bolaji Salami, disclosed this on Thursday, April 22, while parading the suspect and his accomplice Goodness Ekpe, before newsmen in Akure. According to the CP,…
LAGOS APRIL 23RD (NEWSRAGERS)-A 34-year-old groom has been poisoned to death just a week before his wedding ceremony in Owerri, Imo State. The groom, known as Akuma Felix Emeka, was reportedly poisoned by his ex-girlfriend, who also poisoned herself to death. It’s unclear what transpired between the former lovers, but sources revealed that on Saturday,…
LAGOS APRIL 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerians have called out Prophet Odumeje following the death of comedienne, Ada Jesus. Some social media users are demanding for his arrest. They claimed that he threatened the woman and could be the reason behind her death. The actress reportedly died in an Abuja hospital after suffering cardiac arrest on Tuesday night….
LAGOS APRIL 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Armed hoodlums in the Ketu area of Lagos State stabbed Oluwakemi Odugbesan, a mother of three, to death while trying to rob her of her mobile phone and handbag. The 41-year-old victim from Ogun State, who was returning home from a church vigil, was attacked a few minutes past 6:00 am, at…
LAGOS APRIL 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Details how Saidu Afaka, the late official driver of President Muhammadu Buhari died have emerged. Details how Saidu Afaka, the late official driver of President Muhammadu Buhari died have emerged. According to SaharaReporters, Afaka was detained by the Department of State Services, tortured before being rushed to the State House Clinic, Abuja,…