2024 January | NEWS RANGERS

Tinubu Shakes Up Oil Sector, Orders Central Bank to Take Over Crude Sales From NNPC

LAGOS JANUARY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Tinubu has announced a shake-up in the oil sector to ensure transparency amid concerns about declining oil revenue and opaque practices within the NNPC. The President has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take over responsibility for crude oil sales from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). […]

Jan 29 2024 | Posted in Business,National | Read More »

Emir Endorses The Opening Of The Alternative Bank In Kano

LAGOS JANUARY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The arrival of Nigeria’s largest ethical bank, The Alternative Bank, has been endorsed by the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, as the bank opens its first stand-alone branch in the ancient city. The Emir made the remarks during the launch of the bank, describing it as a transformative force that […]

Jan 29 2024 | Posted in Business,National | Read More »

Why Have Three Coup-Hit Nations Quit ECOWAS?

LAGOS JANUARY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Monthslong tension between three coup-hit countries in West Africa and the regional bloc known as ECOWAS boiled over when the nations announced their immediate withdrawal from the bloc and accused it of a lack of support and “inhumane” coup-related sanctions. In their joint statement on Sunday, the juntas of Niger, Mali and […]

Jan 29 2024 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Biden Vows To Revenge Killing Of US Soldiers In Jordan

LAGOS JANUARY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-This was the day that President Joe Biden and his team had feared for more than three months, the day that relatively low-level attacks by Iranian proxy groups on U.S. troops in the Middle East turned deadly and intensified the pressure on the president to respond in kind. With three U.S. service […]

Jan 29 2024 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Nigerian Navy Reacts As FG Probes Oil Theft Allegation Against Naval Boss

LAGOS JANUARY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed an investigation into oil theft allegations against Emmanuel Ogalla, chief of naval staff. A report by Peoples Gazette had alleged that Ogalla was involved in a multibillion naira oil bunkering and contract-splitting fraud. The director of information in the ministry of defence, […]

Jan 29 2024 | Posted in National | Read More »

CAF Picks Osimhen For Random Drug Test After Energetic Display Against Cameroon

LAGOS JANUARY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has picked Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen for a random drug test after his all action display for Nigeria in their 2-0 win over Cameroon in the round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, OwmGoalNigeria.com reports. Osimhen was the driving force in the […]

Jan 29 2024 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »

Nigerians Groan Over Rapid Escalation Of Prices Of Foodstuff

LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-There are growing indications that Nigerians now find it difficult to survive following the persistent rise in the cost of foodstuffs and staple foods, Sunday Tribune has learnt. Sunday Tribune investigation also found out that concerns have continued to mount nationwide as many traders are now struggling to continue to stay afloat […]

Jan 28 2024 | Posted in National | Read More »

AFCON: CAF Gives Osimhen New Name ‘No Gree For Anybody’

LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Confederation of African Football, CAF, has described Victor Osimhen as the Lion of Africa. The football body also used the popular ‘no gree for anybody’ slogan to describe how the 25-year-old made possible Nigeria’s first goal in their 2-0 win over Cameroon on Saturday night. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria defeated Cameroon […]

Jan 28 2024 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »

AFCON: Super Eagles Coach Gives Update On Goalkeeper Injury Ahead Of Angola Match

LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, has said they will assess Stanley Nwabali ahead of their game against Angola. Nigeria qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, thanks to a 2-0 win over Cameroon on Saturday. Nwabali was stretchered off during the last moments of the […]

Jan 28 2024 | Posted in Sports,State | Read More »

Kano Hisbah Arrest 52 Kano Keke Riders Over Immoral Haircut, Mixing With Female

LAGOS JANUARY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested no fewer than 52 commercial tricycle operators popularly known as Yan Adaidaita Sahu over alleged immoral haircuts, selling illegal drugs and substances and mixing with females in their vehicles. The tricycle riders were apprehended by operatives of the Hisbah command in different parts of the […]