By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The unending darkness permeating Nigeria today,unarguably, was the mistake of 2013 when majority stakes in the electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) were sold to private investors as part of larger efforts to improve electricity supply, which was hitherto,disrupted by constant power failure across the country. Unfortunately, after 12 years…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has directed that henceforth, “No operative should be seen carrying assault arms (rifles) while dressed in civilian attire (mufti).” He also issued a stern warning to all officers regarding serious breaches of human rights, emphasizing the duty of the Force to uphold these rights. Speaking…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A 42-year-old Nigerian man has been arrested for allegedly k!lling his Spanish wife, Catalina, 48, in Benalmádena, a town in Costa del Sol, Spain. The Nigerian identified as Augustine also set fire to the family home, where the victim lived with the couple’s three children – all minors – and another son…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-MRS Oil Nigeria Plc has announced a reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol across in the country. Announcing the reduction on its official X handle on Monday, the company said petrol will now be sold at ₦925 per litre in Lagos, reflecting a drop from…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A deluge of more than 20,000 queries crashed the email server of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the United States after President Donald Trump said he would prioritise white South Africans in a refugee programme, the chamber said Monday. Trump and Pretoria are locked in a diplomatic row over a…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The outgoing President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina, has hinted at running for the position of Nigeria’s president. The AfDB boss affirmed he is available for national service after his tenure at the bank concludes, specifically stating, “he will be available to serve in any capacity, globally, in Africa,…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Cyber Cell of Delhi Police, India, has arrested a Nigerian national, Patrick Ngomere, for allegedly hacking the email account of the Family Care Pvt. Limited, a pharmaceutical company, and fraudulently syphoning off Rs 11.73 lakh. The suspect, also accused of residing in India without a valid visa, is believed to be…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Hundreds of migrants were arrested in January as part of a UK-wide crackdown on illegal working, the government has said. Enforcement teams raided 828 premises including nail bars, car washes, and restaurants and made 609 arrests – a 73% increase on the previous January. Home Office Minister Dame Angela Eagle told the…
