LAGOS FEBRUARY 5TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has denied claims and images circulating on social media suggesting that he has been arrested by United States military personnel in Nigeria. The claims emerged after an image, which went viral on Thursday, February 5, appeared online showing the cleric allegedly being apprehended at an airport…
LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nicolas Maduro’s congressman son called on Sunday for Venezuelans to take to the streets following his father’s ouster by US forces and transfer to a New York jail. “You will see us in the streets, you will see us by people’s sides, you will see us fly the flag of dignity,” Nicolas…
LAGOS DECEMBER 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has reacted to reports that a Nigerian-owned supertanker has been seized by United State authorities. The supertanker was seized over allegations of crude oil theft and illicit activities. In a long post on X, Obi said he…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lagos lawyer and human right activist, Chief (Bar.) Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo has appealed to the United Nations to urgently move beyond issuing of press statements and take immediate and concrete action towards protection of civilians in Gaza, where relentless bombardment is destroying entire neighborhoods, toppling residential towers and annihilating families. Omirhobo…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has urged that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) be completely disbanded if Nigeria fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s qualification hopes are hanging in the balance after a 1–1 draw with South Africa in Uyo left the Eagles third in…
By Emmanuel Udom. LAGOS AUGUST 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The International Council for Ifa Priests has called on Nigerian, President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to officially recognize Ifa traditional religion. They said the call has become necessary because of the religious and cultural importance to the Yorubas in particular and Nigeria in general. Recall that in August 20 and…
LAGOS JULY 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna face mounting calls for privatization as stakeholders criticize their persistent underperformance despite billions in investments. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and oil marketers argue the facilities are a drain on the economy, prompting proposals to sell them to private investors or as…
LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRNAGERS)-A civil society organisation, Vanguard for Probity and Accountability, has alleged massive irregularities in the recently audited account of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), challenging the company to come clean and shun frivolous lifestyle at the expense of the taxpaying masses. The group further alleged that the NNPCL Board has…