Archive for: March, 2020

Senate C’ttee Demands Scrapping Of Almajiri, Decentralisation Of Police

LAGOS MARCH 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Security Challenges has called for scrapping of Almajiri system of knowledge acquisition in the northern part of the country. This, it said, would block the recruitment avenue for Boko Haram insurgents. In the series of recommendations to be adopted by the Senate Thursday, the committee also called […]

What Is Happening To Samuel Chukwueze’s Football Career?

LAGOS MARCH 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The expectation to see Samuel Chukwueze continue his upward trajectory this season hasn’t quite materialised and the Super Eagles star has found himself out of Villarreal’s first-team since late-January. In Chukwueze’s last start at Deportivo Alaves, his mixed performance was the final straw for the Yellow Submarine trainer who’s opted for Gerard […]

Coronavirus: Nigeria President Buhari’s Daughter Isolated On Return From UK

LAGOS MARCH 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-One of the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari daughters has been isolated after returning to the country on Thursday. The First Lady Aisha Buhari, who disclosed this, said her daughter was isolated not because she showed any symptoms but “based on the advice of the Hon. Minister Of Health, Presidential Task force on […]

Coronavirus Kills, Mther, Son, Daughter In New Jersey

LAGOS MARCH 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Grace Fusco — mother of 11, grandmother of 27 — would sit in the same pew at church each Sunday, surrounded by nearly a dozen members of her sprawling Italian American family. Sunday dinners drew an even larger crowd to her home in central New Jersey. Now, her close-knit clan is united […]

Coronavirus:US Reacts To Buhari’s Travel Ban, Cancels Visa Appointments In Nigeria

LAGOS MARCH 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The United States has reciprocated Nigeria’s action which slammed travel ban on Americans amid the coronavirus scare. The ban affects the U.S. and 12 other countries. In a statement made by the US Embassy in Nigeria on Wednesday says, it had stopped all visa appointments. It explained that the information was for visa […]

Coronavirus:CAN Faults Ban On Religious Activities As Adeboye Amends Worship Schedule For Members

LAGOS MARCH 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Lagos state chapter has stated the level of coronavirus infection in the nation does not yet warrant ban on religious gathering and activities. It however said religious organisation, especially churches and mosques, must take proactive measures to safeguard members from infection. It also urged governments to […]

Buhari Slashes Fuel Pump Price To N125

LAGOS MARCH 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Government in a statement issued on Wednesday directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to reduce the ex-coastal and ex-depot prices of petrol, “to reflect current realities.” Reacting to the directive, the NNPC in a tweet on Wednesday, said: “effective 19th March 2020, the  Ex-Coastal price for PMS will be reviewed […]

Coronavirus: Nigeria Revokes Visas Issued To Travelers From US, UK, Japan, 10 Other Countries

LAGOS MARCH 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The federal government has announced the cancellation of already issued visas for travelers from 13 countries as part of measures to contain the pandemic Coronavirus. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, briefed State House correspondents at the sidelines of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The […]

Suspected Thugs Attack Kwankwaso In Kano, Vehicles Destroyed

LAGOS MARCH 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Suspected thugs have attacked the convoy of former governor of Kano State, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, in Kano. About three SUVs were destroyed in the attack which occurred close to a three-star hotel in the city on Tuesday. Kwankwaso had held a meeting with the chairman of Kano State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ward […]

Residents, Environmentalist Express Concern Over Sighting Of Dead Fishes In Baylsa Coastline

 By  Amos Okioma  LAGOS MARCH 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Residents along Foropa, Sangana axis of the Atlantic coastline in Bayelsa have reported sighting dead fishes littering the shoreline amidst safety concerns in the maritime ecosystem Some of the residents who spoke in reaction say the development was strange and could be an indication of increasing toxicity of the […]

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