LAGOS FEBRUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A significant number of Nigerian passengers faced unexpected delays and frustration after an Air France flight, en route from Paris to Abuja, was diverted to Lomé, Togo, due to severe weather conditions in the Nigerian capital. The incident prompted swift action from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Natasha Osawaru, has strongly rejected rumors suggesting she is romantically involved with Afrobeats singer Innocent “Tuface” Idibia. Speculation about an affair emerged amid the ongoing marital troubles between Tuface and his wife, Annie Idibia. In a statement issued by her…
LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Omoluabi Progressives, a political group led by a former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola at the weekend announced its decision to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group noted that its decision to quit the APC was a result of ostracisation, suspension, and expulsion of its leaders without a fair…
LAGOS JANUARY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Tinubu has commended the Finish government over the arrest and detention of Simon Ekpa, saying his administration will not tolerate actions and statements that could lead to division among citizens. President Tinubu spoke when he received the Letters of Credence from the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Sanna Selin, at…
LAGOS JANUARY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-China has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of imposing tariffs on goods exported to the United States. Since taking office, the American leader has signed numerous executive orders and reiterated his intention to impose tariffs of up to 20% on many countries trading with Washington. In an interview with Fox…
LAGOS JANUARY 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Peter Obi has dispelled the rumour of his arrest, saying he is currently at his Onitsha residence in Anambra State. This followed the death threat allegation and counter allegation between him and Felix Morka, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement posted via his official Twitter handle…
LAGOS JANUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Ahead of the 2027 election, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, says there is no merger deal yet with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) or any other party. The former Anambra State governor stated this on Thursday morning when he held…
LAGOS OCTOBER 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-The President of the Confederation of Africa ( CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has, for the first time, spoken on the Libya vs Nigeria, Africa Cup of Nations Cup ( AFCON) qualifier game. Patrice Motsepe was speaking in a press conference where he condemned the situation that happened to the Super Eagles of Nigeria…