LAGOS MAY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS) Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has castigated Eko Electricity Distribution Compant (EKEDC) for its refusal to provide pre-paid meters and issuing exorbitant estimated billing system otherwise known as ‘crazy bill’ tosome its customers. The group inducted EKEDC into the Freedom of Information (FOI) Hall of Shame for its disregard of the FOI…
LAGOS MAY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An Nigerian airman has been killed in an attack on an air force helicopter landing facility in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. The Nigerian Air Force said in a statement that a group of unknown gunmen attacked the guard post in Igbodene in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Sunday. The statement provided little…
LAGOS MAY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Prices of some food items like tomatoes, beans and onions have increased in Lagos markets ahead of the annual Ramadan by Muslims.. A survey at Mile 12, Iddo and Oyingbo Markets, showed that a 40kg basket of tomatoes, which previously cost N16, 500 in April now goes for N30, 000. A 50kg…
LAGOS MAY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The leadership of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has commended Cross River State governor, Prof. Ben Ayade for what it described as his giant step to boost rice cultivation and production in the country. According to the association, the effort of Governor Ayade will make the country self-sufficient in rice in…
LAGOS MAY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has confirmed the appointments of four members of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) management and approved the promotion of 1,997 senior officers to various ranks. The promotion which is effective from January 1, 2017 is according to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) based on cumulative scores of…
LAGOS MAY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Air Operators Certificate (AOC) of First Nation Airways indefinitely over “unauthorised and illegal operations”. NCAA Spokesman, Sam Adurogboye, said in a statement that the suspension was conveyed to the airline via a letter with reference No. NCAA/DG/CSLA/RM/1-06/18/2304 and dated May 11, 2018 and…
LAGOS MAY 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-As part of the moves to oust President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress in 2019, the major opposition parties and third force elements are expected to hold joint and separate talks in the coming days with a view to forging an alliance and supporting one presidential candidate. Some of the…
LAGOS MAY 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A teenager simply identified as Kofo was reportedly killed this morning at Idi Oro area of Queens Cinema in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The incident occurred barely two hours after the commencement of the state local government election. The girl was said to have gone to a pharmaceutical shop to buy…