China LAGOS MAY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-China has funneled billions of dollars into aid, loans and business deals on the African continent in recent years. But as ties continue to strengthen, a former Nigerian finance minister has warned that Beijing-style economic governance will not work for Africa. “China has been very helpful,” particularly with building much-needed infrastructure…
LAGOS MAY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kwara, Alhaji Kawu Baraje has said that parallel congresses of the party in 21 out of its 22 controlled states is a bad omen that all is not well with the party. Alhaji Kawu Baraje stated this on Sunday while speaking with journalists…
LAGOS MAY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)– A former Deputy Governor of Osun, Sen. Iyiola Omisore has announced his defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to Social Democratic Party (SDP). Omisore, who announced his defection in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Sunday, said he would contest the Sept. 22 governorship election on the…
LAGOS MAY 20T (NEWSRANGERS)-National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, is accusing the leadership of the Christian of Nigeria (CAN) of corruption and abuse of office. Specifically, the forum alleged that the leadership of the umbrella organisation for Christians in Nigeria collected N25 million or N40 million from the Presidency during a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari,…
LAGOS MAY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki yesterday said Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s claim that President Muhammad Buhari is capable of winning Kwara State, among some other states being led by members of the New- PDP, if they should revolt against the President in 2019, is laughable Saraki, while addressing delegates to…
LAGOS MAY 20TH (NEWSRANGRS)-The senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has taken a swipe at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over parallel congresses in some of their state chapters. Different factions of the APC have conducted their own congresses in Enugu, Imo, Delta, Kogi, etc. “Congratulations to the 72 new State Chairmen of APC….
LAGOS MAY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Fans, who are keen on watching the friendly match between Nigeria and England, will have to pay £70 (about N34,000). Ticket sales for the high-profile game, which will be played on June 2 at Wembley Stadium, have begun. There are concessions of £10 off ticket price for students, under 16s and senior…
LAGOS MAY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has explained why, contrary to the expectations of many, he did not give his elder sister, Lady Bibiana Adani, an ostentatious burial. Lady Bibiana Adani, who died recently, was buried on Friday in her husband’s place, Adani, Ukana, Enugu State. Responding to criticisms for…