LAGOS JUNE 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Saudi Arabia has barred Muslims around the world from traveling to the kingdom to compete the Hajj pilgrimage this year, a decision that will see it lose billions in revenue. “It has been decided that Hajj for this year will be held whereby a very limited number of pilgrims from various nationalities…
LAGOS MAY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Mask-wearing customers have been banned from entering a bar in Texas amid the coronavirus pandemic, local news outlets reported this week. A sign posted outside the Liberty Tree Tavern in Elgin, 25 miles east of Austin, reads: Due to our concern for our customers, if they FEEL (not think), that they need…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Fuel stations along Nigeria’s land borders have closed and prices have spiked after customs authorities banned deliveries of petroleum products to stations within 20 kilometres (12 miles) of the border in an attempt to curb smuggling. Border communities have complained about the move however, prompting Nigeria’s lower chamber of parliament on Tuesday…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In continuation of preventing smuggling around Nigeria borders, the Nigeria Customs Service has suspended supply of petroleum products to gas stations within 20 kilometres to all the border posts Comptroller General of Customs Col. Hameed Ali,( rtd), who gave this directive to all commands through Chidi A, the Deputy Comptroller General Enforcement,…
LAGOS OCTOBER 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Sequel to the presentation of the 2020 Appropriation Bill by Mr President to the National Assembly, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the immediate suspension of international travels by all Cabinet Members and Heads of Government Agencies so as to enable Honourable Ministers personally lead the process of Budget defence at the National…
