By Arlene J. Schar and Dr. David R. Leffler LAGOS OCTOBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Terrorism has taken a disturbing turn with the horrific murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Apparently the intent of this murder was to send a message to all journalists dedicated to thoughtful criticism of government. Therefore, what would be the most appropriate journalistic response…
By Amos Okioma LAGOS OCTOBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal University, Otuoke was created in 2010 alongside others across the country during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan with a view to addressing the educational gap confronting Bayelsans when compared with their counterparts in other states of the federation a few years ago. For the eight…
LAGOS OCTOBER 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Whenever it said that Journalists are Endangered Species, I now know that the statement is just a euphemism. The truth is that Journalists are always in war zones. And to effectively practise in a very dangerous zone like Plateau State demands prayers. From what I have seen and reported since I arrived…
By Samuel Orovwuje LAGOS OCTOBER 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Today, as we celebrate Nigeria’s 58th anniversary of independence from the perfidious British colonial administration and the hand down negative legacy of divide and rule politics, which has hindered our genuine quest for a true republic and the needs to constantly remind ourselves, as patriots that the challenges are…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-In June 2016, about 13 months after he was sworn in as Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari published a commentary on the Wall Street Journal; he titled it The Three Changes Nigeria Needs. The then 73-year-old was voted into power on the mantra of change and it was a right move to tell…
By Jerome-Mario Utomi LAGOS SEPTEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Among other teachings received as a student of media and communication studies, I was specifically told that information is the life wire of every business/governance. That to manage a business is to manage its information, and managing its information, means managing its future- that was back in the days….
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-At the last count, no fewer than 14 members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have indicated their intention to seek the presidential ticket of the party. The aspirants are a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar; the Senate President, Bukola Saraki; his predecessor, David Mark; Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal;…
By Young Erhiurhoro LAGOS AUGUST 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Today, so many Nigerians especially those in the opposition parties, majorly the PDP directly or indirectly attack the ruling party, APC with all sorts of attacks ranging from APC is a failed government, APC initiated herdsmen and other killings, Boko Haram insurgency, corruption, tribalism, sectionalism, unemployment, economic recession, poor…