LAGOS AUGUST 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Several thousand people demonstrated in the capital of Niger on Sunday in support of last month’s military coup, whose leader has warned against outside intervention while proposing a three-year transition of power. The demonstrators chanted slogans hostile to former colonial power France and the West African regional bloc ECOWAS, which is considering […]
LAGOS AUGUST 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Niger’s coup leaders have closed the country’s airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from their neighbours. Flight tracking website Flightradar24 is showing that there are currently no aircraft in Niger’s skies. The West African group of countries, Ecowas, had earlier warned it could use force if President Mohamed […]
LAGOS AUGUST 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-France said it backs efforts by members of an African regional bloc to thwart the coup in Niger, as the clock ticks closer to a deadline for the new military junta to stand down or face possible military intervention. “The future of Niger and the stability of the entire region are at […]
LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The military government in Niger Republic, under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tchiani, is taking bold steps to consolidate on the Transitional regime and ward off threats of military invasion by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Accordingly, Niger on Sunday suspended export of uranium and gold to France with […]
LAGOS JULY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The United Nations has halted its humanitarian operations in the Republic of Niger as an expression of its displeasure to an attempt by the military to oust President Mohamed Bazoum and take over power. This was as the United States and France joined the African Union and the Economic Community of West […]
LAGOS JULY 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-South Africa previously witnessed one of its worst looting incidents in July 2021. Looters managed to get away with loads of items such as fridges, household items, furniture etc. Malls were also looted and one of the most expensive things to have been taken was the infamous blue couch. That looting incident […]
LAGOS JUNE 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has travelled to London, United Kingdom after successful official outing in Paris, France. State House Press statement signed by Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, Dele Alake sighted by NewsRangers disclosed that President Bola Tinubu on Friday concluded his official trip to Paris, France, during which he had […]
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LAGOS JUNE 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has declared that ongoing reforms, starting with removal of fuel subsidy and streamlining of exchange rate, will be sustained for a more competitive economy that attracts Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country. He has, therefore urged foreign investors to take advantage of opportunities in Nigeria. Speaking Thursday […]
Jun 23 2023 | Posted in
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LAGOS JUNE 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The world seems to be watching the daring rescue effort for the Titan submersible as crews from across the globe join in the days-long search. At a press conference Wednesday, the U.S. Coast Guard updated the search and rescue mission for the vessel, which went missing Sunday, as crews remain determined to […]
LAGOS JUNE 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, will be attending the Global Financing Pact Summit in Paris, France, next week, SaharaReporters has learnt. This is Tinubu’s first official trip as Nigerian president since his May 29 inauguration as top sources in the presidency revealed that the president’s visit was also a “strategy” to see his […]
Jun 17 2023 | Posted in
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