LAGOS FEBRUARY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Minister Solomon Dalung has criticised the Tinubu-led government for consistently attributing Nigeria’s economic challenges to ex-President, Muhammad Buhari. In a series of posts on his X account on Monday, Dalung argued that if Tinubu’s administration devoted the same resources and effort used during elections and tribunals to tackle security and economic…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Sébastien Haller fired host nation Ivory Coast into an Africa Cup of Nations final against old foe Nigeria with a 1-0 win over Congo on Wednesday. Haller scored when his volley from Max Gradel’s cross bounced before going in under the crossbar in the 65th minute, setting off wild celebrations in the 60,000-capacity…
LAGOS DECEMBER 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The administration of Argentina’s new President Javier Milei said on Tuesday that his government won’t renew contracts for more than 5,000 employees hired this year before he took office. The move was part of a sweeping plan of cutbacks and devaluations announced by the right-wing libertarian since he took office on Dec….
LAGOS MAY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Rodrygo Goes fired Real Madrid to Copa del Rey glory with a clinical double in a 2-1 victory over Osasuna in Seville on Saturday. Carlo Ancelotti’s Madrid earned their 20th Spanish Cup in their 40th final, ending a nine-year wait to lift the trophy again. Osasuna, who have never won a major…
LAGOS APRIL 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Saratu Umar as the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission, ending a crisis that has pitched the sacked boss against her senior officers and affected the operation of the commission. Presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina disclosed the sack on Thursday. He did not state the reason…
LAGOS MARCH 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Nigerian author, Onyeka Nwelue, has had his Academic Visitor status at the University of Oxford terminated after misusing the university logos and premises for commercial purposes, an investigation by Cherwell has found. Cherwell is a weekly student newspaper published entirely by students of Oxford university. Nwelue is also facing complaints of…
LAGOS JANUARY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired at least nine top officials on Tuesday as his government battles claims of bribery and officials splurging on lavish lifestyles during the war. Four deputy ministers and five regional governors were sacked by Ukraine’s cabinet on Tuesday, according to the Telegram channel of Oleg Nemchinov, the secretary…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Barely 24 hours after his inauguration, Osun Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has sacked 12,000 workers and ordered the dethronement of three monarchs. The Governor also nullified the appointment of 30 Permanent Secretaries and suspended the chairman and members of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC). The affected monarchs include Akinrun of Ikinrun…