LAGOS JULY 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Senate on Tuesday urged the federal government to end the practice of pardoning and rehabilitating repentant members of the Boko Haram sect into society. The upper chamber made the resolution after the majority of the lawmakers supported it through voice votes during the plenary while considering a motion on the…
LAGOS JULY 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Norway has moved from the team’s Miami hotel following a series of disruptions ahead of its FIFA World Cup game against England. A number of players have been battling illness, while the squad also encountered frustrations with noise and significant logistical issues at The Dalmar, a five-star property in Fort Lauderdale….
LAGOS JULY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) welcomes and commends the directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, requesting that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) launch a formal investigation into major global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms operating in Nigeria. “We note that this decisive action follows a joint petition submitted to the Federal Government by the NPO, comprising the…
LAGOS JULY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Visitors to the exhibition booth of Shell Companies in Nigeria at the Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week Conference and Exhibition in Abuja are hearing details of the footprints of the company in the country, ranging from deepwater and integrated gas to renewables and power. Nigeria Oil and Gas began yesterday…
LAGOS JULY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Police have arrested one Mbalumen Ikyenge for allegedly setting ablaze the house of Aondoyima Ierkwagh, leading to the death of his two daughters in Zaki-Biam, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state, Udeme Edet, confirmed the incident to the News Agency Mrs…
LAGOS JULY 7TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The World Cup Round of 16 ends Tuesday after a wild day of action Monday that saw Spain oust Portugal and Belgium throttle the U.S. men’s national team. Lionel Messi and Argentina kicked things off in the early game with a thrilling 3-2 comeback against Egypt. Messi delivered the equalizer in the 83rd minute…
LAGOS JULY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Man Says Someone Demanded 48% Of N27.5bn Take Off Grant. Who Gave Him The Money? Babachir Queries A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has called for a judicial inquiry into the controversy surrounding the alleged fake Presidential Fiscal and Infrastructure Projects Council, arguing that the scandal…
LAGOS JULY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a four-day ultimatum to South African businesses operating in Nigeria, demanding that they leave the country over the alleged continued attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. The ultimatum was contained in a statement released on Monday by the…
