LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has been taken over by hackers. The NBS announced the takeover of its website in a post on X on Wednesday night. The Bureau in its post on X said it was working to recover the website where it publishes crucial statistics concerning…
LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Eighteen (18) local government chairmen and their deputies who were suspended by the Edo State House of Assembly have vowed to carry out their duties unhindered until the expiration of their tenure in September 2026. The LGA chairmen and their vice chairmen were suspended by the Assembly for alleged gross misconduct. Chairman…
LAGOS DECEMBER19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has described the death of over 20 children at a Christmas funfair in Oyo State as a stark reflection of Nigeria’s systemic failures. Obi, in a post on X said, the reported death of the children at an event that was supposed to…
LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A stampede in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, has claimed the lives of several persons, many of them children and left others with various degrees of injury. Unverified reports claimed that over 30 children died. The incident occurred at Islamic High School Bashorun, Ibadan, as over 20,000 people reportedly stormed the venue when…
LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners (CONMMEP) successfully hosted its highly anticipated workshop, themed “Port Community Engagement: Building Partnerships for Sustainable Development,” at the Rockview Hotel in GRA Apapa, Lagos. Chief Abdullai Tony Dania Esq, the guest speaker, delivered a high-standard presentation, highlighting government policies, programs, and projects within the Nigerian…
LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Royal Caribbean passenger died after being detained for allegedly assaulting crew members and threatening other travelers in a drunken fit of rage, according to a report. Michael Virgil, 35, died Friday onboard the Ensenada-bound cruise after his family claims security injected him with some kind of sedative, FOX 11 reported. Virgil…
LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Nigerian man who has spent 10 years on death row for stealing some hens and eggs has been promised a pardon by the governor of the south-western Osun state. Segun Olowookere was 17 years old in 2010 when he was arrested along with his accomplice, Morakinyo Sunday. They were said to…
LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In a heartwarming display of support, Real Madrid icon Ronaldo Nazario has lauded Vinicius Jr. after the young Brazilian was named The Best men’s player at FIFA’s 2024 The Best awards ceremony. The 48-year-old legend described Vinicius as ‘resilient,’ recognizing his unwavering spirit in overcoming the racial abuse that has plagued his…