LAGOS APRIL 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Parties involved in the investigation of the alleged drug-related case involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 1990s are expected to release investigation reports on Friday, May 2 as ordered by the court. The agencies expected to make their investigation reports available are US Attorneys, Department of State, Federal Bureau of Investigation…
LAGOS APRIL 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In a landmark development, Finnish authorities have confirmed that Simon Ekpa, the controversial Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, will be extradited to Nigeria in July 2025 to face charges related to terrorism and incitement of violence. The decision follows months of diplomatic negotiations and legal proceedings between Nigeria and Finland, marking a significant step…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has disclosed that telecommunications companies (telcos) will commence the full introduction of new tariffs in March. On January 20, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for granted telecommunications companies (telcos) to implement a 50 percent tariff hike. Three days later, the minister of finance, Wale…
LAGOS AUGUST 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Management of Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited, publishers of Realnews Magazine Online, has selected “The Threats of Illicit Funds Flow to the African Economy” as the topic for its 11th Anniversary Lecture Series coming up on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Statement signed by Maureen Chigbo, Publisher/Editor Realnews Magazine and Publications Ltd.(Publishers of Realnews…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The ruling All Progressives (APC) is pushing for the postponement of the 2023 general elections by a minimum of four weeks. Credible sources in the party informed DAILY INDEPENDENT that the move is being spearheaded by Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State. However, the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Council has rejected the…
LAGOS JUNE 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A fan of Florence Otedola on Instagram asked her to share more light on her relationship with Instagram skit maker BrodaShaggi if they ever dated. Cuppy, responding to the question, said No, they never dated but Shaggi, is just a friend, and they respect each other. Cuppy’s statement got many people talking…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday disclosed that Hero’s Square, New Owerri, in Imo State, will be the new venue for the final screening of candidates from the South-East and South-South as it gradually concludes its ongoing recruitment exercise. According to Customs Public Relations Officer, Mr Joseph Attah, the earlier chosen…