LAGOS AUGUST 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Lagos State House of Assembly has asked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to explain the whereabouts of three helicopters belonging to the state government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the matter was raised during plenary on Monday sequel to the Matter of Urgent Public Importance moved by the Chief Whip…
LAGOS AUGUST 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A task force of the G20 research and policy advice network, Think20 (T20), has identified artificial intelligence (AI) based learning technologies as the recommended approach to overcoming current educational challenges and ensuring existing and future employees are prepared to be a member of the workforce of today and tomorrow. With economies reeling…
LAGOS AUGUST 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-World-record sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has tested positive for the coronavirus and is self-isolating at his home in Jamaica after last week celebrating his 34th birthday with a big bash mask-free. Jamaica’s health ministry confirmed late on Monday that Bolt, who holds world records in the 100m and…
LAGOS AUGUST 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Obadiah Mailafia has approached a High Court of Justice in Plateau State for the enforcement of his fundamental rights to personal liberty and fair hearing. This is coming after the police, again, sent him an invitation which may not be unconnected…
LAGOS AUGUST 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Senate of the University of Lagos has elected Prof. Folasade Ogunsola as Acting Vice-Chancellor. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services) polled 135 votes compared to Prof. Ben Oghojafor’s 31 votes. It was gathered one vote was declared void. A total of 167 Professors were at the Senate meeting. Oghojafor is the Deputy…
LAGOS AUGUST 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In a bid to cope with the devastating effects of Covid-19, inflation, devaluation, rising operational costs and a tough business environment, an increasing number of Nigerian businesses are making the decision to carry out upward reviews of the prices of their products and services. Latest in a long line of companies to…
LAGOS AUGUST 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The police in Oyo state, Nigeria have arrested a trader identified as Emmanuel Egbu, for allegedly eating human feces with bread in his shop in the Sango area of Ibadan, the state capital, on Saturday, August 22. Egbu who trades in cosmetics and Brazilian hair, was said to have been caught eating…
LAGOS AUGUST 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Multiple reports state that new Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has sat down with Suarez, 33, and told him he’s not in his plans for next season. Other reports have also stated that Suarez will have his contract terminated and he will be available to leave on a free transfer this summer. Again,…