LAGOS AUGUST 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has explained why it froze the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds despite the state’s August 15 governorship election. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X…
LAGOS OCTOBER 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-As Nigerian youths commemorate those killed during the October 2020 #EndSARS protest in Lagos State, a human rights activists, Mark Chiedozie, has lambasted the federal government for the continued incarceration of some innocent protesters over four years after, describing the development as shameful. Nigerian youths have converged at Lekki Toll Gate…
LAGOS AUGUST 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The viral Ibom Air passenger has broken the silence after her release from prison following her altercation with an air hostess. She was released on Wednesday afternoon after a Lagos court struck out the five-count charge against her. Comfort was filmed having a physical altercation with an air hostess and other…
LAGOS DECEMBER 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Human rights activist, Dele Farotimi said he has never lied against anyone in his quest for a better Nigeria. He said this on Tuesday after his release from a correctional centre in Ekiti State upon meeting his bail conditions. Farotimi is being prosecuted by the police for allegedly defaming senior lawyer, Afe…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has revealed details of his arrest and questioning following his release by the Department of State Services (DSS) after a 15-hour detention. It can be recalled that Ajaero was arrested on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja just as…
LAGOS AUGUST 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has broken its silence on the ongoing protests in Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday, the ECOWAS Commission urged protesters to heed the call for dialogue and peaceful resolution of their grievances. The body expressed deep concern over the violence, fatalities, and property…
