LAGOS JULY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a wanted 60-year-old drug kingpin, Okpara Chigozie, ending seven years of evading the law. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA director of media and advocacy, in a statement on Sunday, said Chigozie was caught attempting to ship large quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine…
LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Last Friday, the Court 5 of Oyo State High Court, hearing the murder case involving five persons, heard the testimony of the third prosecution witness (PW3), Pastor Abraham Ajayi, the chairman of Okegbemi Community Landlord’s Association, Zone C. Pastor Ajayi told the story of what led to the discovery of the activities…
LAGOS JULY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Union Bank of Nigeria stands at the forefront of the nation’s financial sector, leading the charge in promoting gender inclusivity and empowering women. With a rich legacy of innovation and dedication, the Bank is actively creating a more equitable and supportive environment for women, both within its own workforce and across…
LAGOS JULY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 at the MetLife Stadium to win the first edition of FIFA’s new competition. PSG were the favourites for a game attended by Donald Trump…
LAGOS JULY 12TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Speaking with this reporter, a security agent who does not want his name published advised passengers and motorists plying highways to be vigilant as some kidnappers disguise as drivers or passengers and abduct travelers on highways. According to him, one of his neighbours who were released by the kidnappers narrated his ugly…
LAGOS JULY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s premier gas distribution company, Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) has identified development of infrastructure and regulatory and fiscal stability as key drivers for the development of Nigeria’s gas resources. “Major investments are required to develop large scale infrastructure along the gas value chain (pipelines, gas processing plants, gas distribution networks) as well…
LAGOS JULY 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The football world has been left devastated by the death of the Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota in a car accident in north-western Spain. The 28-year-old father of three, who married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, 11 days earlier, was killed alongside his brother André Silva when the Lamborghini they were…
LAGOS JULY 2ND (NEWSRNAGERS)-A prosecution witness, Ajayi Michael Folaseye, on Monday told a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, how he rejected a $7,000 bribe allegedly offered by a colleague seeking access to Premium Trust Bank’s internal systems. Ajayi, who is the first prosecution witness gave his testimony before Justice Alexander Owoeye in the…