2023 September | NEWS RANGERS

Strike: NLC Pursues Bank Workers Out Of Their Offices In Abuja

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday, September 5, chased staff of the Federal Ministry of finance out of the office complex in compliance with the two-day warning strike. The NLC officials came in a white Hiace bus at about 1:50 pm stormed the building, and went from office to office […]

Sep 6 2023 | Posted in National | Read More »

Belarus Authoritarian President Bans Citizens From Renewing Passports Abroad

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Belarus’ authoritarian president on Tuesday banned citizens from renewing their passports while staying abroad, which could force those who fled the country amid growing repression to return to maintain their travel documents. An estimated 200-300,000 Belarusians have left the country in the last three years since massive protests against an election that […]

Sep 6 2023 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Nigeria Leads Global Rankings In Cryptocurrency Awareness-Survey

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has emerged as the world’s most cryptocurrency-aware nation, according to the results of a global survey conducted by ConsenSys and YouGov. The survey aimed to provide insights into how various countries perceive cryptocurrencies and the broader Web3 ecosystem. The primary findings of the poll suggest that Nigeria and […]

Sep 6 2023 | Posted in Business,International,National | Read More »

Mile 2 Boils: One Killed As Tanker Drivers, Touts Clash In Lagos

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A driver has been confirmed killed during a clash between tanker drivers and some hoodlums at Mile 2 area of Lagos. The police the killing was being investigated, but multiple sources said at least four persons were feared killed and many others injured in the clash on Tuesday. It was learnt that […]

Sep 5 2023 | Posted in National | Read More »

Nigeria Immigration Service and Hire Purchase Passports

By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-With athriving and fertile environment for extortion and racketeering, process for obtaining the Nigerian passport has turned the booklet into a hire purchase document where applicants pay official cost at point of application, connoting preliminary downpayment, and thereafter compelled to pay a bribe as balance in installments or […]

Sep 5 2023 | Posted in Features,National | Read More »

SSS Allegedly Grills Embattled Ex-EFCC Boss’s Two Brothers, Seizes Bulletproof Car

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The State Security Services, SSS, has reportedly invited two brothers of the suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, for questioning. Mr Bawa was suspended indefinitely from office by President Bola Tinubu on June 14. The presidency said the suspension was to allow for a thorough investigation […]

Sep 5 2023 | Posted in National | Read More »

Jose Paseiro Agrees Pay Cut To Stay As Nigeria Head Coach

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Jose Peseiro has agreed a pay cut to stay on as Nigeria head coach, extending his reign until next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). BBC Sport Africa understands the Portuguese will now earn a monthly salary of $50,000 (£39,600) after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said it could no longer afford […]

Sep 5 2023 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »

Two Top Military Officers Arrested In Congo For Leading Protest That Killed 43, Injured 56 People

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Two high-ranking military officers in northeast Congo were arrested Monday for taking part in a crackdown on protests last week that left 43 people dead and another 56 severely injured, authorities said. Interior Minister Peter Kazadi said police arrested Commanders Mike Mikombe and Donat Bawili, who respectively headed the Republican Guard unit […]

Sep 5 2023 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Prince Harry Watches Lionel Messi Play As Miami Defeats Los Angeles FC 3-1

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (NEWSRANGERS) Prince Harry was among a star-studded crowd watching Lionel Messi play soccer for Inter Miami on Sunday night. Harry, 38, was pictured flying solo in the stands at the BMO Stadium in L.A. as Miami won 3-1 against Los Angeles FC. The Duke of Sussex was all smiles as he was […]

Sep 5 2023 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »

Gunmen Kill Popular Footballer, Injure Six People In Panama Shooting

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A player for Panama’s national football team has been shot dead in the city of Colón. Gunmen opened fire on a group of people, among them 26-year-old Gilberto Hernández, who had gathered in a building in the city. Hernández died and seven others were injured in the attack. It is not yet […]

Sep 4 2023 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »