LAGOS JULY 12TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to port modernisation and digital transformation, while calling for stronger collaboration with the media to enhance public understanding of ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara, made the call when he received members…
LAGOS JULY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Jayden Adams, who recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has died. He was 25. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder’s body was found on Saturday morning in a house in the Schotschekloof suburb of central Cape Town, where police have begun an investigation into his death, according to the BBC….
LAGOS JULY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A tragic construction accident at the site of the new Gombe State House of Assembly Complex has left one worker dead and seven others injured. The incident, which occurred on Friday, involved the sudden collapse of a section of a cantilevered entrance canopy currently under construction. The Gombe State Ministry of…
LAGOS JULY 11TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The Ethiope State Creation Committee has issued a damning verdict on Senator Ede Dafinone, accusing the Delta Central lawmaker of abandoning the Urhobo quest for a new state and instead endorsing the creation of Anioma State. In a 38-point statement signed by Chairman Chief Dr. Ominimini Christopher Obiuwevbi, Secretary Engr. Chief…
LAGOS JULY 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The kidnapped pupils and teachers from Orire, Oyo State, have been freed by their abductors. The development comes after more than 50 days in captivity. Their release was announced in a post on X on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, spokesman for the presidency. “Finally, the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo, have been…
LAGOS JULY 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, has said he is willing to give up his ambition to hold public office if a proper review of his records shows that he is not fit to serve Nigeria. Naija News reports that the former Labour Party presidential candidate said those seeking political…
LAGOS JULY 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Zambia Vice President Mutale Nalumango escaped unhurt on Thursday when a military helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff during a campaign tour in Nakonde, ahead of next month’s general election. The Zambia Air Force aircraft went down within moments of leaving a rally venue in Nakonde District, Muchinga Province, where Nalumango had addressed…
By Idris Zekeri Jnr LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Peter Obi Media Office has carefully studied the response of the Presidency to Peter Obi’s justifiable alarm on his life and businesses and takes serious exception to the tenuous and uncultured words used in the response. The Presidency’s insubstantial response is compelling the Peter Obi Media…
