LAGOS DECEMBER 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An eight-man gang of kidnappers reportedly invaded Lutfulahi mosque, abducting Alhaji Murithador Sadullahi Akanho Olamide, the Imam of Muhadul-iftai-wa-sadah Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies, along with businessman Engr. Olayemi Arasi, CEO of Hollarams Technical Services Ltd in Lufuape along Sagamu Interchange in Ogun State. The Guardian gathered that the kidnappers targeted…
LAGOS DECEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A groom and his family members have been abducted on their way to Kogi State for his wedding. A family member of the bride, Serah Ibrahim, who disclosed this on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, said the kidnappers demanded N250m ransom. “So my mum just told me that her cousin’s fiancé and all…
LAGOS DECEMBER 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen suspected to be cultists have killed a Benin City-based cinematographer and presenter at Independent Television (ITV), Mr. Hilary Odia. Odia was reportedly shot dead on Christmas Eve at his residence on Esigie street, Oredo local government area of Edo state. The gunmen were also said to have ambushed and killed a…
LAGOS DECEMBER 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen killed three worshippers during a Christmas Carol service on Sunday night in the Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The ugly incident took place at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Nkwegu, Abakaliki. This was disclosed on Monday by the Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Rev. Peter Nworie, during Christmas Service…
LAGOS DECEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen have kidnapped a high court judge, Justice Joy Uwanna, and her driver in the Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The female Judge was whisked away by her abductors with her driver while the police orderly was shot dead on the spot. The incident occurred on Monday along the…
LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An Abuja-based Juju musician popularly known as Omoba De Jombo Beats and his crew members were reportedly kidnapped on Sunday in Kogi State while travelling to perform at an event. Another Nigerian musician, Adeyinka Adeboye, popularly known as Boyebest disclosed the information on the abduction in a post on his Instagram account….
LAGOS NOVEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen have reportedly attacked a movie location where Nigerian Nollywood Actor, Sylvester Madu, was invited, killing four people and injured over 10 others. The Nigerian actor, who narrowly escaped death by whiskers reportedly travelled to Bamenda in Cameroon on November 23, 2023, in order to work on a film project. He was,…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen have abducted a retired Major-General an Imo State community in Nigeria’s South-East. The victim, identified simply as Maj Gen RC Duru (rtd), was abducted last weekend in Orji area, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State. SaharaReporters learnt that the Major-General was driving himself in a black Mercedes Benz ML…