LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A private jet owned by Vince Neil – the lead singer of Mötley Crüe – was involved in a fatal crash Monday afternoon at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona. Authorities say one person was killed and three others were injured when the landing gear on Neil’s plane failed, causing it to careen off…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-MTN Nigeria, one of the country’s leading telecommunications providers, has started significantly increasing its data tariffs. The company also confirmed this in a response shared on its X (formerly Twitter). The company wrote: “Y’ello! Thanks for stopping by, We apologise for any inconvenience and delayed Response. A price increase has been implemented…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has said that Nigerians will require the National Identification Number (NIN) to access social services. He also emphasized that the poor and vulnerable population would need it to benefit from palliatives. The SGF made this statement while declaring open an…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A student of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, has been confirmed dead after falling from the balcony of an off-campus hostel. Lanre Kuye, the varsity spokesperson who confirmed the incident to TheCable on Tuesday, said the victim died over the weekend. The school PRO said it is correct…
By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The unending darkness permeating Nigeria today,unarguably, was the mistake of 2013 when majority stakes in the electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) were sold to private investors as part of larger efforts to improve electricity supply, which was hitherto,disrupted by constant power failure across the country. Unfortunately, after 12 years…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has directed that henceforth, “No operative should be seen carrying assault arms (rifles) while dressed in civilian attire (mufti).” He also issued a stern warning to all officers regarding serious breaches of human rights, emphasizing the duty of the Force to uphold these rights. Speaking…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A 42-year-old Nigerian man has been arrested for allegedly k!lling his Spanish wife, Catalina, 48, in Benalmádena, a town in Costa del Sol, Spain. The Nigerian identified as Augustine also set fire to the family home, where the victim lived with the couple’s three children – all minors – and another son…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-MRS Oil Nigeria Plc has announced a reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol across in the country. Announcing the reduction on its official X handle on Monday, the company said petrol will now be sold at ₦925 per litre in Lagos, reflecting a drop from…