LAGOS MARCH 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Several South-South leaders and stakeholders criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the blunder of pliably supporting the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state’s citizens Ill-advised decision — Nwoko, ex-Akwa-Ibom AG One-time Attorney General of Akwa Ibom State, Uwemedimo […]
Mar 19 2025 | Posted in
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LAGOS JANUARY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerians have lamented that despite the reduction in the price of petrol, transporters have failed to effect a reduction in transport fares nationwide. These angry Nigerians added that instead, the prices are still going up. The PUNCH reported that on December 19, 2024, the Dangote refinery reduced the ex-depot price of its […]
Jan 7 2025 | Posted in
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LAGOS FEBRUARY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The Whistler Newspapers has strongly condemn in the strongest terms the alleged unlawful arrest, assault and ongoing detention of their reporter, Kasarahchi ANIAGOLU, by officers of the Nigerian Police Force operating within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A press statement made available to NewsRangers disclosed that Ms. Aniagolu was performing her journalistic […]
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LAGOS JULY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The United Nations has halted its humanitarian operations in the Republic of Niger as an expression of its displeasure to an attempt by the military to oust President Mohamed Bazoum and take over power. This was as the United States and France joined the African Union and the Economic Community of West […]
LAGOS JULY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-NIGERIAN Muslim faithful have taken to the social media to condemn singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his signee, Olamilekan Taiwo, known as Logos Olori, over his new music video. As follow up, Kano and Sokoto States have banned listening to Davido’s music in public over disrespect of Logos Olori […]
LAGOS JULY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Universities across the UK are offering separate accommodation for gay and trans students starting courses in September. At least seven institutions have flats or accommodation blocks reserved only for LGBTQ+ undergraduates, including leading Russell Group universities. Critics likened the move to social segregation and said it was ‘patronising’ to think that […]
LAGOS JUNE 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Importers have condemned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s over its denial that the Naira has been devalued. In an interview with BusinessDay, an importer, who craved anonymity, asked the CBN to be truthful. In its report titled, “Business leaders insist they get dollars at N630 despite CBN denial“, BusinessDay quoted manufacturers […]
Jun 3 2023 | Posted in
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LAGOS JANUARY 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Clearing agents operating at the Lagos Port complex, Apapa has condemned the action the newly appointed Customs Area Controller, Acomptroller Mohammed Auwal of dumping use of scanners and ordering officers of the command to subject all cargoes coming through the seaport to 100 percent examination. Maritime stakeholders said the 100 percent examination […]
Jan 30 2023 | Posted in
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LAGOS JULY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-The Online Publishers Association of Nigeria (OPAN) strongly condemns today’s raid of online newspaper, Peoples Gazette’s office in Abuja and the subsequent arrest of five journalists by armed policemen. According to news reports, the policemen forcefully entered the media office and demanded to see managing editor, Samuel Ogundipe and a reporter […]
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LAGOS APRIL 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-African officials are confronting China publicly and in private over racist mistreatment of Africans in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, and the U.S. says African-Americans have been targeted too. Some Africans in the commercial hub have reported being evicted or discriminated against amid coronavirus fears. And a U.S. Embassy security alert on […]
