By Valentine Obienyem LAGOS MARCH 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In the morning of 26th of March, 2026, a man I hold in the highest regard sent me a WhatsApp message: “Azu shredding our man.” I immediately knew it was about Mr. Peter Obi. Titled “Obi’s Transition From Serious Contender to Mascot,” I had to read it. Four…
By Azuh Amatus LAGOS MARCH 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The ongoing tensions and intermittent conflicts in the Middle East have once again exposed Nigeria’s fragile dependence on external forces for its energy stability. Each time there is a geopolitical shake-up in that volatile region, the ripple effects travel swiftly across continents, eventually landing heavily on the shoulders…
LAGOS MARCH 18TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Recent reports should deeply concern every responsible leader and citizen in Nigeria. A new policy study released by Agora Policy, with support from the Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation Programme and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has shown that the poverty rate in our country has climbed from…
LAGOS MARCH 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s maritime sector, the gateway through which over 80 per cent of the nation’s international trade flows, is undergoing a sweeping transformation, which is being midwifed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho. Anchored on port modernisation, digital trade facilitation and institutional reform, the new maritime…
LAGOS JANUARY 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has ended the year 2025 on an impressive note, recording far-reaching achievements that have strengthened Nigeria’s maritime sector and enhanced the country’s standing in global maritime governance. Under the leadership of its Director-General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, the Agency earned commendations from the Presidency, maritime…
By Chief (Barr.) Malcolm Omirhobo LAGOS DECEMBER 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-This rejoinder is issued in direct response to the collective opposition expressed by the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Nigerian Bar Association, the National Human Rights Commission, and Professor Uchenna Emelonye against the proposed prescription of the death penalty for aggravated kidnapping. I reject their positions…
By Omo Okoro LAGOS DECEMBER 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian economy is currently navigating one of its most tumultuous periods in recent history. With inflation eroding purchasing power and the cost of living skyrocketing, the resilience of the average Nigerian is being tested daily. Yet, in this fragile economic climate, the debate surrounding the proposed amendment…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-AISHA* sat quietly in the crowded hall, her colourful hijab neatly around her face as a health expert spoke about the dangers of using unsafe materials during menstruation. It was May 28, 2025, Menstrual Hygiene Day, and a coalition of civil society groups had visited the Suleja Correctional Facility in Niger State…