LAGOS MAY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The South West Coordinator of Obi-Kwankwaso, OK Movement, Dr. Adefolaseye Adebayo has claimed that about 10 million Nigerians registered with the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, 24 hours after former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi joined the party. DAILY POST reports that Obi and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso on Sunday dumped…
Chieftain of ADC and Presidential hopeful yesterday joined family, friends, and associates in prayer for the repose of Haijiya Umma El-Rufai at the funeral of the late mother of my dear brother, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. Obi on his X page said, “I extend my sincere condolences to Mallam Nasir @elrufai and the entire family….
LAGOS APRIL 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, joined thousands of mourners, global dignitaries, and clergy yesterday at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, to pay his final respects to the late Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. The solemn lying-in-state ceremony marked the beginning of a series…
LAGOS DECEMBER 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-France has joined a list of countries that have imposed immigration restrictions on international students (including Nigerians) with new legislation that will stop them from bringing their families to the country. The law passed by the parliament on Friday provides a new toughening immigration policy that makes it more difficult for migrants to…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria defender Ashleigh Plumptre has joined Saudi club Al-Ittihad on a free transfer, having left Leicester City. Plumptre, who played all four Nigeria matches at the Women’s World Cup, is one of the Saudi Women’s Premier League’s most high-profile signings. A former age-group international with England, she swietched allegiance to Nigeria in…
LAGOS AUGUST 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The immediate past president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata, SAN, has declared interest in political party participation as he formerly joined the opposition Labour Party of Nigeria (LP). Videos and pictures of Olumide attending LP’s ward meeting in Benin City, Edo state on Monday were shared on his Twitter…
LAGOS JUNE 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Netflix co-Founder and Chairman Reed Hastings this month joined African Leadership University students for a series of talks, a unique opportunity for them to gain personalised advice on realising their entrepreneurial aspirations. They were able to quiz Hastings on his experiences turning the idea for Netflix into an almost $200 billion global…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Super Eagles attacker, Julius Aghahowa has picked a form to contest for the vice chairmanship position of the forthcoming Edo State FA elections. The elections come up on 3rd March, 2023 in Benin City and the former Nigeria International is among the 19 contestants vying for various positions in the football…