LAGOS AUGUST 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Zambian President Edgar Lungu conceded defeat on Monday after a landslide election win by opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema, marking the southern African country’s third peaceful handover of power to an opposition party. With all but one of 156 constituencies counted, Hichilema had won 2,810,777 votes against Lungu’s 1,814,201, and the electoral commission…
LAGOS JUNE 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Today, former President Donald Trump issued a statement supporting the Nigerian government’s decision to suspend Twitter activities in the West African country. “Congratulations to the country of Nigeria, who just banned Twitter because they banned their President,” he said in the statement. The ex-President also encouraged other countries to follow in Nigeria’s…
LAGOS APRIL 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-All Progressives Congress national stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated former Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, on turning 75, describing him as a patriot and statesman who has contributed immensely to the unity and togetherness of Nigeria. He said he often looked up to Alhaji Smith for guidance and direction….
LAGOS MARCH 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has congratulated the Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe, as he launched his autobiography, ‘Made in Aba’. The book launch which was held on Monday at Musa Yar’Adua Centre Abuja, witnessed a congregation of…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS) — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce welcomed announcement that Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will become the seventh Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the first woman in the role since the organization’s creation in 1995. “The U.S. Chamber congratulates Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, whose appointment comes at a critical time for the…
LAGOS JANUARY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Group under the aegis of Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria (MAJAN) has congratulated Hadiza Bala Usman on her re-appointment as the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), for a second term of five years. Speaking on behalf of the Association, The President of MAJAN, Comrade Ugochukwu described her re-appointment as an…
LAGOS JANUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has congratulated the Bishop-Elect of Mbamili Diocese, Anglican Communion, Ven. Obiora Uzochukwu, and the newly elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof George Obiozor, as well as the Secretary-General, Mr. Okey Emuchay, on their new positions….
LAGOS NOVEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Senior Advocate Of Nigeria, SAN, Chief Mike Ozekhome has congratulated the President Elect of United States Of America, Mr Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris, on their election as President and Vice President of the United States of America, respectively. He stated that their resounding defeat of President Donald Trump and his…