LAGOS AUGUST 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has defended the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and Cardinal John Onaiyekan, accusing the Presidency of responding to legitimate criticism with attacks instead of addressing the country’s challenges. In a statement posted on his official social…
LAGOS JULY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Tinubu has defended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, dismissing concerns over the electoral body’s neutrality and accusing political opponents of raising unfounded allegations. The President made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its…
LAGOS JULY 12TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to port modernisation and digital transformation, while calling for stronger collaboration with the media to enhance public understanding of ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara, made the call when he received members…
LAGOS APRIL 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has expressed gratitude to Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his removal from office, describing his time in government as an honour and a privilege to serve Nigeria. In a statement issued shortly after his exit, Edun thanked the President for entrusting…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The recent coups in Africa are attempts by militaries to save their countries from presidents’ “broken promises,” the head of Guinea’s junta said Thursday as he rebuffed the West for boxing in the continent of more than 1 billion people. Col. Mamadi Doumbouya, who was sworn in as Guinea’s interim president following…
LAGOS JUNE 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday defended the West African nation’s decision to stop subsidizing fuel, a move that already is adding to economic hardships by pushing up prices for transportation and commodities. The money saved by endng the decades long subsidy last week will help the government’s efforts to fight poverty…
LAGOS MAY 29TH (URHOBOTODAY)-Ifeanyi Okowa, outgoing governor of Delta state, has spoken on the accusations of betrayal levelled against him regarding the southern presidency agenda. In the build-up to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary in May 2022, some stakeholders demanded that the presidential ticket be zoned to the south. However, the party ditched zoning, throwing the…
LAGOS MAY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday defended his record on the economy and the outcome of a disputed presidential election, saying he was leaving a legacy of credible and fair votes, a day before he hands over power to his successor. Buhari first came to office in 2015 after promising to reboot…
