LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Supporters of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, under the aegis of the Obidient Movement, have announced plans to stage a one million-man march in Benue State. The planned demonstration is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Makurdi, the state capital, with participants expected to…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) through the Kano edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, which brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry stakeholders and customers to explore practical strategies for business growth and resilience. The…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-A 39-year-old Nigerian businessman and Lagos-based real estate CEO, Edwin Omokhuale, has been arrested in Dublin, Ireland, over an alleged $23 million fraud involving an Australian mining company. Omokhuale was arrested by Irish police at Dublin Airport on Wednesday, September 9, while reportedly preparing to board a flight to Paris. His arrest…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Petrol prices in Nigeria may rise further as international crude oil prices surged to $107 per barrel on Thursday from about $100 the previous day. The latest rally has increased pressure on domestic petrol prices, which have already climbed from about N830 per litre before the Middle East crisis to N1,310 or…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Maritime journalists under the Network of Nigerian Maritime Journalists (NNMJ) have honoured the outgoing Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, for his outstanding leadership, professionalism and contributions to the fight against smuggling. The journalists, who paid a farewell visit to Aliyu…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded the new logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on its official website. The commission also updated the party’s leadership, placing Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe as the National Chairman of the NDC, while Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu is listed as National Secretary. This followed an…
By Fred Chukwuelobe, fnipr LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-I watched the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), Peter Obi, sit down with Arise Television anchor, Ojy Okpe, to take questions on the 2027 presidential election. My first reaction was to commend Okpe for her tough questions, especially for getting Obi to commit himself…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may purchase essential products from Kenya. A manufacturer may pay suppliers across several African markets, while a technology company in Lagos may serve customers in…
