By George P. Koon LAGOS DECEMBER 16TH (URHOBOTODAY)-The current leader of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, and his predecessor Guinea-Bissau leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo have failed to demonstrate the bloc’s commitment to democracy. Since 2020 four ECOWAS members, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger experienced a total of…
LAGOS DECEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Italian Serie A side Napoli has confirmed the price tag of Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Osimhen is currently on loan to the Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray and his performance has earned more admiration from the top clubs across Europe. He had a season-long loan deal, but…
LAGOS DECEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Multichoice Nigeria operators of DStv and GOtv have announced a second price increase for its packages this year, with hikes of at least 19% across all bouquets. The new prices took effect from November 6, 2023, just five months after its last price upward review. Multichoice, in a statement to its subscribers, blamed…
LAGOS MARCH 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Muhammadu Buhari has again returned the Customs and Excise Management Act amendment bill to the National Assembly for the second time. The bill, which was sent to the president for assent in July 2022 was first returned with fundamental observations which were corrected by the lawmakers and returned to him. The…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has maintain the lead, ahead of four major candidates vying for the February 25 election about 10 days to the presidential and national assembly election. Peter Obi who has won on the online polls as far as the February 25 general election is concerned continued…
LAGOS DECEMBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The group of five governors (G-5) elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in what could be described as another jamboree, have travelled to the United Kingdom for another strategic meeting. The group led by the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has in continuation of its endless foreign…
LAGOS JUNE 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, on Thursday said the commission would prosecute a former governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, again. He said Kalu “will be prosecuted all over again.” Bawa said this while speaking with State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Recall that…
LAGOS MAY 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Earlier in this month, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship offered fifty three years old former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson a whopping $20m to compete in a single fight for the organization. And now BKC President, David Fiedman tells MMA Fighting that the company is planning on upping the number while offering Tyson a…