LAGOS JUNE 27TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-An Israeli Air Force helicopter carrying President Isaac Herzog made an emergency landing on Thursday after hitting a flock of birds. In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said that the chopper was transporting Herzog from a memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem to northern Israel, where he was due to…
LAGOS JUNE 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Asimiyu Ajibola, chairman of the Accord Party in Osun state, has been hospitalised at the University of Osun Teaching Hospital following an attack by gunmen in Osogbo on Wednesday. In a statement on Thursday, Abiodun Ojelabi, police spokesperson in the state, said the command has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the…
LAGOS APRIL 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A kidnapped member of the Edo State Security Corps, Yusuf Kazim, has escaped from the den of his abductors along with two other victims. The daring escape was said to have occurred after he engaged the gunmen in a fierce battle and disarmed them in the process. A source told PUNCH…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, on Tuesday, raised alarm over attack on former presidential candidate, Peter Obi and its members in Benin, Edo State. Tanko disclosed that armed thugs had shot at Obi and members of the movement during the formal dedefection of Olumide Akpata into the African…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Nigerian man, Ola Abimbola jailed for kidnapping has been on the run for nearly a month after absconding from an open prison in Sussex, UK. Abimbola, 36, who was sentenced to 21 years for conspiracy to kidnap, GBH, blackmail, and false imprisonment, was transferred early to Ford open prison in…
LAGOS OCTOBER 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Commander, Osun Amotekun Corps, Adekunle Omoyele, has escaped an assassination attempt, after an ambush by gunmen in Osogbo on Monday. This is contained in a statement issued by the Corps spokesperson, Mr Abass Yusuf, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Osogbo. Yusuf said the ambush occurred on Monday at…
LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Jude Ezenwafor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election on 8 November 2025, has reportedly been shot by unknown gunmen in Abuja. Sources say the attack happened on Friday night near Wuse 2 as Ezenwafor was on his way home from an appointment. He was seriously…
LAGOS MAY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Peterson Okopi, the renowned gospel singer, has narrowly survived a life-threatening car accident. The development has left his fans and followers in awe as they regard his safety as a testament to divine protection. Peterson Okopi, recognised for his moving worship melodies, announced the incident on Instagram on Saturday, posting a collection…