LAGOS FEBRUARY 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-As the debate on the contentious naira redesign/cash swap policy initiated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues to rage on in the country’s political space ahead of the general elections, prominent northern activist and public affairs analyst, Dr. Shehu Mahdi has come out to reveal the latest antics being deployed…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-A new 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday killed three people and injured more than 200 in parts of Turkey that were laid waste two weeks ago by a massive quake that killed tens of thousands. Officials said more buildings collapsed, trapping occupants, and several people were injured in both Turkey and Syria….
LAGOS FEBRUARY 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-A Nigerian market trader allegedly trafficked to London has told a jury he was shocked when a doctor revealed he was to have a kidney transplant. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said he thought he was coming to the UK for work. At the Old Bailey, Nigerian politician…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-A son of Zimbabwe’s former President, Robert Mugabe, has been arrested over allegations he damaged property at a Harare party. Robert Mugabe junior, thought to be 31, faces three counts of malicious damage to property and two charges of assault on a police officer, his lawyer says. Car windscreens were allegedly smashed…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The body of footballer Christian Atsu, who died after an earthquake hit Turkey two weeks ago, has been returned to his native Ghana. The flight landed in Accra late on Sunday, and his coffin was carried away by members of Ghana’s armed forces. Atsu was found dead on Saturday under his home…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Government has warned Nigerians who intend going to Saudi Arabia to ensure that their documents are complete. This comes amid crackdown on foreigners who are illegally in the country by the Saudi Arabian authorities. According to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, the crackdown began since 2022. A statement on Friday…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 17TH (NEWSRANGERSThe United Kingdom, through its Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has issued safety advisories to its citizens in Nigeria and those travelling into Nigeria following the Central Bank of Nigeria naira redesign policy. In its updated advisories on Wednesday, the country urged its citizens in Nigeria and those travelling into the country…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Protesters returned to the streets in a number of large cities across Iran to mark 40 days since the execution of two men who’d been arrested for participating in the recent anti-government unrest. Videos shared on social media by activist groups and the BBC purportedly showed gatherings in several districts of Tehran,…