LAGOS FEBRUARY 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Suspected kidnappers of late member representing Onitsha-North 1 State Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Justice Azuka, have confessed to killing the lawmaker but denied collecting ransom. The suspects, when paraded on Friday at the headquarters of the Anambra State Police Command, narrated that the deceased lawmaker was kidnapped […]
Feb 8 2025 | Posted in
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LAGOS JANUARY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-The future of Vinicius Jr. came into the spotlight almost moments after he was snubbed from the Ballon d’Or trophy. Contrary to what many people were expecting, Rodri was handed the prestigious trophy, leading to massive resentment from Real Madrid and Vinicius. It even led many to believe that Vinicius may finally […]
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LAGOS JANUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Ahead of the 2027 election, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, says there is no merger deal yet with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) or any other party. The former Anambra State governor stated this on Thursday morning when he held […]
Jan 2 2025 | Posted in
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LAGOS DECEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Naira devaluation raised Nigeria’s external debt by about N30.03tn between 2023 and June 2024 when considered in naira terms, an analysis by The PUNCH showed. Despite a reduction in the country’s debt when measured in US dollars, the exchange rate shift has made Nigeria’s foreign obligations far more costly in local currency. […]
Dec 6 2024 | Posted in
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LAGOS DECEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Nigerian star Ademola Lookman as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, whose future at Anfield remains uncertain, Soccernet.ng understands. Salah, who has been in exceptional form this season with 13 goals and 11 assists in 20 appearances, is nearing the final months of his contract and has admitted […]
Dec 6 2024 | Posted in
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LAGOS OCTOBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Borno State Government on Thursday said it is “aware of the escape of some repentant insurgents” who recently surrendered themselves. The government however debunked that they absconded with government arms, adding that preliminary investigation reveals that’s not true. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof Usman […]
Oct 11 2024 | Posted in
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LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The reports circulated on social media hours after Nigeria was held to a goalless draw in their second AFCON 2025 clash against the Amavubi of Rwanda on Tuesday afternoon. However, the former Super Eagles defender quickly dismissed these reports, describing them as unfortunate and incorrect moments after he landed in Abuja from […]
Sep 11 2024 | Posted in
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LAGOS AUGUST 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)- Fidelity Bank has reacted to media report of Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) fine of N555.8m over alleged data breach. The Bank in a statement signed by Dr Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand & Communications of Fidelity Bank Plc made available to NewsRangers disclosed that while the matter is a subject […]
Aug 23 2024 | Posted in
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LAGOS JULY 18TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The Borno State government has dismissed reports that Umara, one of the sons of Governor Babagana Zulum, was arrested for the alleged murder of an Indian. According to social media reports, Umara, a student at a university in New Delhi, reportedly smashed a bottle of alcoholic drink on a Chinese national who […]
Jul 18 2024 | Posted in
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LAGOS JUNE 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Presidency on Thursday denied reports that the Federal Government was proposing N105,000 as the new minimum wage. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as false. The report followed the presentation of the cost implications of implementing a new national minimum wage to […]
Jun 7 2024 | Posted in
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