Why We Over Throw Shagari’s Govt In 1984 – Buhari (SEE DOCUMENTS)

LAGOS DECEMBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In a letter dated January 6, 1984, and addressed to the then UK Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, Nigeria’s incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari, then a Maj-General, listed reasons that necessitated the 1984 coup in which he emerged the Head of State. The bloodless coup which upstaged the democratic government of Alhaji Shehu Shagari…

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SERAP Urges Buhari To Stop NIN Registration, Withdraw Threat To Block SIM Registration

LAGOS DECEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the push for registration of Nigerians for National Identity Number (NIN), and withdraw the threat to block SIM cards. The Human Rights group in a statement on Sunday asked the President to “instruct the Minister of Communications and Digital…

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N’Delta Activist, Tamuno George Hails Buhari Over Appointment Of Akwa As NDDC Sole Administrator

LAGOS DECEMBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Prominent Niger Delta Activist, Mr. Tamuno George has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Mr. Effiong Okon Akwa, as interim administrator of the Commission. George in a statement on Sunday, said the appointment of Mr. Effiong Okon Akwa, as interim administrator of the Commission was timely to overseer to the conclusion of…

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Senate Rejects Nomination Of Buhari’s Aide As INEC Commissioner, Requests Fresh Nominee

LAGOS DECEMBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Senate has stepped down the confirmation of the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The chamber has reached out to the presidency to replace Onochie, whose nomination has divided senators. The Presidency is currently weighing its…

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Again, Gunmen Invade Buhari’s Home State, Adopt Village Head, Nineteen Others

LAGOS DECEMBER 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-At least, 20 people, mostly males, including a village head, Malam Falalu Galadima, have been kidnapped in Katsina State by suspected bandits. According to HumAngle, the villages- Gamji, Ungwar Mato and another all in Faskari Local Government were attacked by the gunmen who operated for about three hours on Tuesday. The bandits,…

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