LAGOS MAY 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket amid indications that only 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, bought the forms. The party, however, extended by one week the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest…
LAGOS APRIL 24TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, the Vatican has announced that Cardinal Kevin Farrell stepped in as the interim head of the Catholic Church, marking the beginning of the interregnum—the period between the death of a pope and the election of his successor. As Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church,…
LAGOS MARCH 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola, have emerged as the only Nigerians on the 2025 ‘Africa’s Billionaires List’ compiled by Forbes, which was released on Saturday. Once again, Dangote topped the list for the 14th consecutive year, with an estimated net worth of $23.9 billion, up…
LAGOS MARCH 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-A political group, Team New Nigeria (TNN), has unveiled its symbols and reaffirmed its commitment to forming a political party aimed at addressing Nigeria’s challenges, including hardship and insecurity. During the public presentation at Kano Pillars Stadium, TNN President Modibbo Farakwai introduced the group’s motto, “Unite and Rebuild the Nation,” and its…
LAGOS DECEMBER 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Super Eagles and Galatasaray star forward Victor Osimhen has emerged the most valuable player in the Turkish Super Lig. The latest player valuations from Transfermarkt.com reveal that two Nigerian stars, Osimhen and Bright Osayi-Samuel, are among the 30 most valuable stars in the league. Osimhen has been crowned the most valuable player…
LAGOS MARCH 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has been recognised as the member of the month by the Fintech Association of Nigeria for its outstanding contributions to the fintech and innovation ecosystem. The Fintech Association of Nigeria [FinTech NGR] is a non-profit and non-political organisation established…
LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Cambridge University College has announced Nigerian Professor Ijeoma Ukaegbu ( PhD Pharmacy) as its next president. Professor Uchegbu is currently a professor of pharmaceutical neuroscience at University College London (UCL). She was raised in South East Nigeria and Hackney. She completed her pharmacy studies at the University of Benin in 1981 before attending…
LAGOS AUGUST 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Didier Drogba has signed a four-year contract as the new head coach of the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, and the objectives of the contract are clear; winning the next two Africa Cup of Nations ( 2024 and 2025) and leading Cote d’Ivoire to win the 2026 World Cup. It’s the first experience…