Archive for: August, 2023

Naira Extends Drop In Black-Market To N923/$ As  Dollar Rate Soars

LAGOS AUGUST 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian naira extended its slump in black-market trading as the nation’s dollar shortage deepened two months after the central bank moved to a more flexible exchange rate to encourage inflows. The currency of Africa’s biggest crude oil producer weakened to 923 naira per dollar, compared with 917 naira the day before, […]

Niger Junta Threatens To Kill Deposed President Over  Military Intervention Attempt

LAGOS AUGUST 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Niger’s junta told a top U.S. diplomat that they would kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if neighboring countries attempted any military intervention to restore his rule, two Western officials told The Associated Press. They spoke to the AP shortly before the West African bloc ECOWAS said it had directed the deployment of […]

36 Dead As Wildfires Ravage Parts Of 36 Dead As Wildfires Ravage Parts Of Hawaii’s  Big Island

LAGOS AUGUST 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-At least 36 people have been confirmed dead after windswept wildfires ravaged parts of Hawaii’s Big Island and neighboring Maui. The fires, which began on Tuesday, destroyed swaths of land, forcing residents from their businesses and homes. According to officials, thousands of people have been displaced. What’s the latest? On Wednesday evening, […]

Industrial Court Shuts Makurdi Branch Of Heritage Bank Over N710m Debt

LAGOS AUGUST 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The National Industry Court in Makurdi, Benue State, has slammed a garnishee order, directing the sealing off of Heritage Bank Limited for failing to pay over N70 million to Shehu Mudi and 656 organisations. The Court insisted that the bank branches should remain closed until it  complies with the garnishee order. Also […]

Unidentified Man Jumps Into Lagos Lagoon By Ikoyi-Lekki Link Bridge

LAGOS AUGUST 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An unidentified adult has jumped into the lagoon at the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the incident happened on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency responders are currently at the scene as efforts are ongoing to recover the victim from the water. The area has also been cordoned off […]

Unidentified Assailants Set Ablaze Reps Member’s House In Anambra

LAGOS AUGUST 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Some yet-to-be-identified assailants have burnt down the house of member, representing Ihiala Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Paschal Agbodike. It was gathered that the hoodlums invaded the house located in Ubahi-Mbosi in Ihiala Local Government Area at about 1 am on Tuesday and started shooting sporadically before setting the compound […]

Sixteen Feared Dead In Rivers State Fuel Dump Explosion

LAGOS AUGUST 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Sixteen persons were feared dead last night following an explosion that occurred near a jetty in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was gathered that a pipe used in loading fuel at a Port Harcourt Refining depot spilled on July 31, unknown to the workers that the hose pulled out […]

Naira Slumps To N900/$ In Black Market, Leaving Tinubu With More Headaches

LAGOS AUGUST 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian currency, the naira exchanged at the black foreign market for as low as N900 to a dollar on Monday, August 7, 2023. According to street traders who spoke to Legit.ng, Nigerians looking to buy dollars should be ready to pay as high as N902 as of 3 pm on Monday […]

2023 WWC: FIFA Bans England Midfielder Lauren James Following Red Card Against Nigeria

LAGOS AUGUST 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-England midfielder, Lauren James, will play no further part in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, following her red card against Nigeria. With the scores still at 0-0, James was sent off for stamping on Michelle Alozie in the 70th minute. The referee had initially brandished a yellow before she was advised to […]

Top US Delegate Travels To Niger, Holds  Two Hours  ‘Difficult’ Talks With Junta Officials

  LAGOS AUGUST 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-U.S. State Department’s acting No. 2 traveled to Niger and held talks on Monday with senior officials from the country’s junta which seized power last month, but made no progress in meetings she described as “difficult”. U.S. Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland was in Niamey, she told reporters in […]

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