LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 15.43 percent in July 2026, down from 24.94 percent recorded in July 2025, according to the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The latest data indicate a significant easing in year-on-year inflation over the 12-month period, reflecting a broader moderation in the rate…
LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has officially announced the closure of the Situation Room following the conclusion of the 2026 Osun Governorship Election. Naija News reports that the Situation Room served as a central monitoring centre and oversight hub for the Osun State Governorship Election. Recall…
LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-At the end of July, between 70,000 and 80,000 people crossed into the enclave from neighbouring Morocco. Most have since left, but Jimenez said thousands remain in Ceuta, including large numbers of children. Many of those still stranded are asylum seekers from countries including Sudan, Yemen, Chad, Mali and Egypt. Some migrants…
LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the victory as a significant democratic achievement and a demonstration of the power of the people. Obi, in a statement titled “Osun: When the…
LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-With nearly 3,000 people in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State benefitted from the latest edition of the Vision First initiative of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) which held there last week. Some 38 patients had surgeries which restored their…
LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Imole Campaign Council of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied any political agreement behind the governor’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The council said Adeleke’s support for Tinubu was based on the President’s performance and reforms, rather than a pre-arranged political deal. The council’s spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi,…
LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has rejected any suggestion that Saturday’s governorship election is over, saying it is reviewing the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before deciding its next move. The party said it would consult its legal team and consider all constitutional and legal…
LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Bayern Munich’s pre-season preparations took a worrying turn during their Telekom Cup encounter with RB Leipzig when Musiala collapsed on the pitch. The incident occurred late in the second half, just moments after the 23-year-old had found the back of the net to help secure a 3-1 victory for the Bavarian…
