LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Cambridge University College has announced Nigerian Professor Ijeoma Ukaegbu ( PhD Pharmacy) as its next president. Professor Uchegbu is currently a professor of pharmaceutical neuroscience at University College London (UCL). She was raised in South East Nigeria and Hackney. She completed her pharmacy studies at the University of Benin in 1981 before attending…
LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Recently sworn-in President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has sold two national private jets and slashed the number of official vehicles and drivers by half as a show of his commitment to lowering government spending and hyperinflation during his administration. The move will save the country $3 billion annually. According to a statement…
LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Cross Rivers State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet has flagged off Rural Vocational Skills Acquisition Programme in Calabar, Cross Rivers state. The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs of the state, Dr. Helen Isamoh flagged off the event at the Emmanuel Primary School, Chamley Street, Calabar. The event was…
LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-As the yuletide approaches, air passengers are facing increasing discomfort over the high cost of tickets. Daily Trust on Sunday reports that a one-way flight ticket costs up to N200,000, depending on the route. Checks by our correspondent showed that ahead of Christmas and New Year, many seats have been booked; and…
LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Since December 1, the jingle bell has been ringing to remind many that it is festive season and time to, instead of celebrating, spend unnecessarily due to the arbitrary hikes in the prices of almost everything. As the bell rings daily to announce the season, so also prices of things increase daily…
LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A reckless driver of a Rapid Bus Transit (BRT) bus has crushed three police officers to death in Lagos. The three officers, News Express learnt, were on duty mid-week in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos Mainland when the BRT driver deliberately drove into them, killing them instantly and escaping from the scene….
LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique collapsed and died onstage during a live performance on Wednesday, and the whole incident was caught on camera. Mr Henrique was 30 years old. According to the New York Post, he was performing at a private event in Fiera de Santana, Brazil, when he collapsed. An official…
LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has revealed that ailing Nollywood actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, has undergone another leg amputation and is barely able to talk while calling for prayers and support for the veteran. The AGN National President, Dr Emeka Rollas, disclosed this in a chat with newsmen. He…
