LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), has directed legal practitioners to stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements. The directive, conveyed in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, was addressed to litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars and lawyers. According to…
LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Shell Companies in Nigeria on Tuesday night hosted outgoing Executive Vice President Nigeria and Country Chair, Marno de Jong to a rousing sendforth as former Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) Elohor Aiboni returns from a foreign posting to take up the role. Stakeholders from government,…
By Yetunde B. Oni LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-There is a conversation I have had, in one form or another, with many talented people over the years. It usually begins with hesitation. Someone capable and clearly gifted explains why they are not quite ready for the role, the platform, or the opportunity in front of…
LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Infantino’s administration is reportedly considering a proposal to expand the World Cup to 64 teams. According to The Sun, the proposal states that the next World Cup will feature 64 teams. The current FIFA tournament features 48 teams, replacing the previous format of 32 teams. FIFA issued a brief sharing the…
LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)- – Spain said on Friday it had reversed a huge rush of migrants into a Spanish enclave in North Africa, with most of the more than 50,000 people who had crossed the border by land and sea already heading back voluntarily. The Spanish government’s representative in Ceuta said 57 bodies…
LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-At least two Premier League clubs are now reported to have renewed interest to sign Victor Osimhen. Premier League team Tottenham are interested in the Galatasaray striker Osimhen. It is stated that there has not yet been any official contact, but that new developments could occur in the coming days. Manchester United are also interested in…
LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged state governors to prioritise roads and other essential infrastructure instead of constructing flyovers and “white‑elephant” projects, saying better connectivity is vital to reducing insecurity, unlocking economic opportunities and improving Nigerians’ quality of life. Tinubu gave the advice while receiving traditional rulers from Oyo State, led by…
LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRNAGERS)-The African Policy and Research Consortium (APRC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to nominate former President Goodluck Jonathan for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. In a statement on Thursday, the convener of APRC, Prof. Edward Agbai, said Jonathan possessed the leadership experience, diplomatic skills and democratic credentials required to…
