LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Experts in the telecommunications industry have expressed opposition to the move by the Federal Government to licence over-the-top and social media platforms in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, had in a statement last Friday directed the National Broadcasting Commission to immediately commence the process of licensing all…
LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Muhammadu Buhari told young Nigerians on Thursday that they must “behave” in order to attract jobs and investment. Buhari, speaking on Arise TV, said security was essential in order for investment in the country, where unemployment rose to 33.3% in the fourth quarter. “Nobody is going to invest in an insecure…
LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Terrorists have attacked three villages in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing four people and kidnapping 60 women in the process. The attacks, which took place on Tuesday in Munawa, Malele and Randa villages, led to the killings and kidnap of residents, and the burning of huts and buildings within…
LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The police in Imo have arrested a 40-year-old man, Uzoamaka Ugoanyanwu, said to be a notorious native doctor who allegedly prepares charms for members of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB and members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The Commissioner of Police in Imo Mr Abutu Yaro, confirmed the arrest in…
LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Twitter’s suspension in Nigeria will end once the US social media giant submits to local licencing, registration and conditions, the government said on Wednesday, rejecting criticism the ban had stifled freedom of expression. Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed told AFP Twitter had sought talks with the government, which last…
LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Security has been tightened across Lagos State as President Muhammadu Buhari is expected in the state on Thursday for project commissioning. Inspector General of Police Usman Baba arrived the state on Wednesday ahead of President Buhari. The PUNCH on Thursday quoted an anonymous senior police officer as saying Buhari’s “advanced team is…
LAGOS JUNE 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (NJC) on Wednesday suspended its nationwide strike which paralysed the Nigerian courts for over two months. Members of the union had embarked on the strike on April 6 to press home their demand for the financial autonomy of the judiciary. The 64-day-old strike is the longest…
LAGOS JUNE 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Popular pastors in Nigeria have until this moment, refused to react to the sudden death of their colleague in the ‘kingdom assignment’, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua. T.B Joshua, a leading pastor in Nigeria, and Africa including Asia, whose prowess in performing miracles brought tourists from around Europe, America and other continents of…
