Archive for: November, 2024

Nigeria Cross Dresser, Bobrisky Sues EFCC,NASS N1.2bn Over Alleged Human Right Violation

LAGOS NOVEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has filed a N1.2 billion lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and National Assembly for allegedly violating his fundamental rights. DAILY POST recalls that Bobrisky has been in the eye of the storm since activist VeryDarkMan shared a purported audio conversation wherein he […]

Abducted Nurse Escapes After Six Years In Boko Haram’s Den

LAGOS NOVEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-42-year-old nurse, Alice Loksha, who was abducted in 2018 by Boko Haram insurgents  in Borno State, has regained freedom Speaking with newsmen in Maiduguri, the state capital, on Friday, the Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, North-East, Major General Wahdi Shuaibu,  said she was captured while working at […]

40,000 Diabetes Patients Die Annually In Nigeria-DAN

LAGOS NOVEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-At least six million Nigerians living with diabetes are currently facing an existential threat due to the skyrocketing cost of healthcare in the country. DAILY POST reports that the economic hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidies and the foreign exchange crisis is also affecting the health sector, as the cost […]

67,000 Foreigners May Face Disqualification As Canada Unveils New Work Permit Rules

LAGOS NOVEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released a list of 966 eligible academic programmes that allow only students of agriculture and agri-food, healthcare, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), skilled trades, and transportation, to be eligible for the Work Permit. The new regulations for work permits become effective in November […]

SNEPCo MD Pledges Sustained Efforts Towards Energy Security As Shell, Staff Win Awards

LAGOS NOVEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Shell companies in Nigeria and staff won awards in recognition of their robust participation at the 42nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the National Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) which ended in Lagos last night. This was as the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) Ronald Adams […]

Jigawa Youths Debunks  Baseless Allegations Against Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar

LAGOS NOVEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Jigawa Youth Agenda has vehemently denied the unfounded allegations made by a mysterious group claiming to represent APC youth in Jigawa State against Honourable Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar MON Mni. After thorough investigations, it was revealed that this group is not officially registered with the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

German Consul General Börner Demands Greater Media Freedom In Nigeria

LAGOS NOVEMBER 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Consul General of Germany in Lagos, Weert Börner, has stressed the importance of safeguarding media freedom in Nigeria, highlighting its role in promoting transparency, accountability, and informed citizenship.  Börner emphasised that a free and resilient media is essential to a democratic society, as it empowers citizens with reliable information across diverse […]

Super Eagles Qualify For 2025 AFCON, Battles Benin 1-1 Draw

LAGOS NOVEMBER 15TH(NEWSRANGERS)-The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite having one game left in the race to the competition.  Libya, bottom of the Group D lot, defeated Rwanda 0-1 in Kigali, meaning Nigeria have reached the finals of the tournament. The defeat means Rwanda are five points shy […]

NNPCL Revives Crude Oil, Gas Production To 1.8m Barrels Per Day

 LAGOS NOVEMBER 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its partners have revived up crude oil and gas production to 1.8million barrels per day (mbpd) and 7.4standard cubic feet per day (scfd). The company which announced this at a press briefing on Thursday said the feat was achieved in compliance with the […]

Soldier Opens Fire In Drinking Joint, Kills Five Civilians

LAGOS NOVEMBER 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Rwandan soldier on Wednesday opened fire in a bar and killed five civilians in a southwestern town of the country, the army said. It was not immediately clear what prompted the early morning shooting. However, the Rwandan Defence Forces identified the gunman as a 39-year-old sergeant. “RDF has arrested the suspect […]

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