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Shell’s Osagie Okunbor expresses optimism on Nigeria’s Oil and Gas future at Economic Summit

LAGOS OCTOBER 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)- Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited (SPDC) and Chairman of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor, shared an optimistic outlook on the future of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry during a panel session at    the just concluded Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja.  Speaking on the theme “Fuelling Growth: The Future […]

Peter Obi Reacts to Absence of Tinubu, Shettima From Country, Queries President’s Continued Stay Abroad

LAGOS OCTOBER 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed concerns over President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s simultaneous absence from the country. President Tinubu began a two-week vacation on October 2, initially expected to return after visiting the United Kingdom. However, his prolonged stay abroad, reportedly now […]

CAF Issues Libya, Nigeria Deadline To Submit Documents Relating To Cancellation Of AFCON 2025 Qualifier

LAGOS OCTOBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has asked the Libyan Football Federation, LFF, to submit documents relating to the cancellation of the 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D fixture against Nigeria. The Super Eagles pulled out of the game which was scheduled for October 15, after their plane was diverted to Labraq Airport […]

Obi Reaffirms ‘Consumption To Production’ Mantra As Nigeria Ranks Among Top 20 Most Hungry Nations

LAGOS OCTOBER 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Labour Party leader and 2023 Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his core campaign message amid alarming reports that Nigeria now ranks among the top 20 most food-insecure countries globally. In a statement marking World Food Day, Obi expressed deep concern over the Global Hunger Index, which places Nigeria among the […]

Scores Injured As CNG-Powered Vehicle Explodes In Benin

LAGOS OCTOBER 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicle exploded on Thursday at the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) filling station while its cylinder was being filled. The Nigerian Tribune gathered that the vehicle, one of many in the city that had recently adopted CNG as an alternative fuel, had a locally fabricated cylinder attached […]

Nigeria Lawmakers Demand Immediate Petrol, Cooking Gas Price Hike Reversal

LAGOS OCTOBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The House of Representatives has waded into the increase in the pump price of petroleum products. Moved by the Deputy Minority Leader, Aliyu Madaki and sponsored by 111 members of the house, the house called for the immediate reversal of the price increase in petrol and cooking gas. The lawmakers said they […]

140 Fuel Scoopers Die, 90 Hospitalised In Jigawa Tanker Explosion

LAGOS OCTOBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A mass burial has been conducted for 140 victims of the petrol tanker explosion that took place at Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Wednesday. About 90 other victims of the ugly incident are currently in various hospitals in the state receiving treatment. The explosion occurred around midnight […]

UK Shuns  Sunday Igboho’s Petition For Yoruba Nation-FG

LAGOS OCTOBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Government on Tuesday said the petition by Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as “Sunday Igboho”, calling on the United Kingdom to consider the Yoruba nation was not endorsed by the UK government. In a statement, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, described media […]

80,000 Faithfuls Storm TB Joshua’s Two-Day Church Crusade In Argentina

LAGOS OCTOBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than 80,000 people attended the just-concluded two-day crusade organised by the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN) in Argentina. The SCOAN Leader, Pastor Evelyn Joshua, made this known in a statement signed the spokesperson of the church,  Mr Dare Adejumo, on Tuesday in Lagos. Evelyn, Wife of SCOAN Founder, late […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima Visits Shell Stand At 30th Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja

LAGOS OCTOBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Vice President Kashim Shettima accompanied by other dignitaries visited the Shell booth at the 30th Nigeria Economic Summit, where he listened to Chidi Nkazi, Shell’s Business Value Manager explain Shell companies in Nigeria’s contribution to the Nigerian economy, local content development and commitment to sustainable development. Chidi presented key achievements of Shell […]

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