LAGOS NOVEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The reccurring incidents of violence and killings in Imo State Tuesday took a different dimension as an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated at Orlu International Market in Imo State claiming two lives and injuring several others. The explosion instigated chaos and confusion as shocked shoppers took to their heels, while many got…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In a bid to alleviate economic hardship and support small businesses, the Federal Government has announced plans to scrap several taxes affecting vulnerable populations and small-scale enterprises. The decision was part of the resolutions at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday, chaired by President Bola Tinubu. The FEC approved…
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lagos lawyer and human right activist, Chief (Barr.) Malcolm Omirhobo has stated that the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe has no constitutional right to regulate food prices or order traders in the markets not to sell their foodstuff beyond stipulated prices. Recall that Oba Rufus Adejugbe, has cancelled various traders’…
LAGOS MARCH 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Some residents of Lagos State have claimed that the food items being sold at the discounted market recently launched by the state government are actually expensive in comparison to the actual market prices. Recall that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu had earlier stated that the “Ounje Eko” food markets would sell food…
LAGOS DECEMBER 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Goods and properties worth millions were razed on Saturday following a gas explosion that occurred at a market situated at Council Bus Stop along Egbeda-Ikotun Road, Alimosho Local Government Area, of Lagos State. Accordingly, the inferno resulted in unrest as traders and commuters scampered for safety. A statement by the Director of…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Residents of Governor’s Road, Ikotun area of Lagos, had a nasty experience at the weekend when daring armed robbers stormed the area during the day shot sporadically and looted properties without regard to security men. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the bandits stormed the area at about 2.00pm on Saturday with assorted weapons…
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded plans to stem the continuous slide of the naira against the dollar. Top of these plans is to flood the market with dollars, it was learnt yesterday. A CBN board member, who spoke to our correspondent under anonymity, said: “At this point, the bank…
LAGOS JANUARY 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Traders in different markets in Lagos have narrated how their wares were destroyed by thugs for supporting the PDP governorship candidate, Abdulazeez ‘Jandor’ Adediran. The traders spoke at a press conference held by the PDP in the state at the Protea Hotel in Ikeja on Sunday. The traders recounted their losses after…