Archive for: April, 2025

Air Peace Suspends Flight Operations Nationwide Over NIMET Workers Strike

LAGOS APRIL 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Air Peace has announced the suspension of all flight operations nationwide following the strike action embarked upon by workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). “We regret to inform you that due to the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Air Peace is suspending all flight operations nationwide with immediate […]

2Face Idibia Appointed Technical Adviser On Entertainment To Benue Governor

LAGOS APRIL 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has appointed renowned music star 2Face Idibia as Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. The award-winning artist hails from Okpokwu Local Government Area in the Benue South Senatorial District. His appointment is seen as part of the government’s effort to strengthen engagement with the creative industry […]

Peter Obi Joins Thousands Of Global Leaders To Pay Last Respect To Pope Francis In Rome

LAGOS APRIL 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, joined thousands of mourners, global dignitaries, and clergy yesterday at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, to pay his final respects to the late Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. The solemn lying-in-state ceremony marked the beginning of a series […]

Simon Ekpa’s Lawyer Responds To Extradition Claims

LAGOS APRIL 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The lawyer to Simon Ekpa, the controversial Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, has reacted to reports that the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will be extradited to Nigeria. According to media reports (not THE WHISTLER) on Tuesday, Finnish authorities confirmed that Ekpa will be extradited on July 15, 2025 to […]

Rivers, Benue, A’Ibom Ranked As State With Highest HIV Patients In Nigeria

LAGOS APRIL 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The 2024 HIV prevalence by states showed that Rivers State has the highest number of people living with HIV, with 208,767 recorded cases, followed closely by Benue State with 202,346 cases, and Akwa Ibom with 161,597 cases. These three states top the chart in the latest HIV spectrum estimates obtained from the […]

NIMASA Won’t Scrap Foreign Training Of Cadets – Oyetola

LAGOS APRIL 24TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) will not scrap the National Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP). LEADERSHIP reports that the NSDP is a capacity-building initiative by NIMASA aimed at training Nigerian youth for maritime careers. It focuses on developing […]

New ‘Pope’ Emerges As Interim Head Of Catholic Church

LAGOS APRIL 24TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, the Vatican has announced that Cardinal Kevin Farrell stepped in as the interim head of the Catholic Church, marking the beginning of the interregnum—the period between the death of a pope and the election of his successor. As Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, […]

Finland Announces Date For Extradition Of  Simon Ekpa To Nigeria For Trial

LAGOS APRIL 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In a landmark development, Finnish authorities have confirmed that Simon Ekpa, the controversial Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, will be extradited to Nigeria in July 2025 to face charges related to terrorism and incitement of violence. The decision follows months of diplomatic negotiations and legal proceedings between Nigeria and Finland, marking a significant step […]

Crowd Flocks To Fetch ‘Healing Water’ Amid Claims Of Prophet’s Footprints

LAGOS APRIL 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Hundreds of people are flocking to a water pool in the Hotoron Arewa area of Kano, Kano State, following claims that it flows from the sacred footprints of Prophet Muhammad. Located in the Nassarawa Local Government Area, the site has turned into a spiritual hub, drawing visitors from within and outside the […]

Nigerians React As Taxi Driver Discovers $100k In His Cab, Turns To Radio Station To Locate Owner

LAGOS APRIL 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Nigerian taxi driver who found $100,000 forgotten in his car by a passenger took the money to a radio station, seeking help in locating the rightful owner. This was revealed in a video trending on TikTok, where the driver’s rare act of honesty was praised. The caption noted that the taxi […]

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