Archive for: July, 2024

Mixed Reactions Trail  FG, NLC Pegging Of Minimum Wage On N70,000

LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Mixed reactions on Thursday trailed the pegging of the new na­tional minimum wage at N70,000 by President Bola Tinubu and the two major labour centres, the Ni­geria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). While some respondents said it is grossly inadequate and un­sustainable to meet the present economic realities […]

Obi At 63: Introducing Obimentalism

By Valentine Obienyem LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Over the years, I have written about Obi on his birthdays, a tradition stemming from my annual tribute to Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu while he was alive. I celebrate individuals deserving of recognition, those who understand that a person’s worth is not measured by wealth amassed but by the positive […]

NMGPRA Boss Cautions Nigeria Against Over Dependence On Products Of Dangote Refinery

LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has cautioned Nigerians against over-dependence on products from the Dangote refinery. Ahmed highlighted concerns over the consistency and standardisation of the refinery’s output, stating that the quality of its products was inferior compared to the imported quality […]

NLNG Clarifies Report Of Payment Of $27.5m To FIRS As 2016 Revised Corporate Income Tax

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has clarification on the report of payment Of $27.5m To FIRS As 2016 Revised Corporate Income Tax. In a statement Re: ‘Tax Tribunal Orders NLGN To pay  $27.5m To FIRS As 2016 Revised Corporate Income Tax’ signed by General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Andy Odeh sighted by NewsRangers, the […]

LASTMA, Other Emergency Responders Avert Disaster As Fallen Petrol Tanker Spills Content

LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in collaboration with other emergency responders, successfully averted a potentially catastrophic disaster following the fall of a truck carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at the ramp of Ojota interchange linking toll gate today. The incident occurred around 2pm when a truck transporting PMS lost control […]

French Racist Chant: Argentina Fires Sports Minister For Demanding Messi Apology

LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The racism row concerning members of Argentina’s Copa America-winning squad has taken a dramatic twist with the sacking by the government of undersecretary for Sports, Julio Garro. Garro was shown the door after he reportedly demanded that Lionel Messi should apologise for the chants sung by his side following victory against Colombia. […]

Bill For 6-Year Single Term For Presidency, Gov., LG Chair Scales  First Reading In House Of Reps

LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the first reading of a bill proposing amendments to the 1999 Constitution to introduce a single six-year term for the offices of the President, state governors, and Local Government Areas chairmen. Sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere, representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency, Imo State, along with […]

CONMMEP Hails Dantsoho’s Appointment As NPA Boss, Sets Agenda

LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners- CONMMEP has commended the appointment of Abubakar Dantsoho as the new Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority. Dantsoho replaced Muhammed Bello-Koko who held sway as Managing Director of NPA for three years until his untimely removal from office by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, last week […]

Peter Obi @63: ‘Celebrate Me By Channelling Resources To The Poor, Needy’

LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi will be 63 years old on Friday, July 19, 2024. Reacting, the LP standard bearer has directed all well wishers planning to celebrate him to direct the resources to the poor and the needy in the society. Writing […]

Mbappe’s Mother  Threatens  Legal Action Against PSG Over Unpaid Dues

LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Fayza Lamari, not just a mother but a key figure in Kylian Mbappe’s life, recently spoke out in an interview with Le Parisien, just a day after her son’s grand unveiling as a new player for Real Madrid. Unlike the forward, who stayed mum on his departure from PSG during his press […]

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