LAGOS OCTOBER 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Raids against online scam centres in Madagascar have exposed ties with a criminal group that ran similar operations in Cambodia, also duping African nationals via alleged human trafficking, authorities told AFP. Conducting romance, cryptocurrency and investment fraud, the sites were mostly operated by Chinese nationals, 148 of whom have been extradited to…
LAGOS JULY 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Norway has moved from the team’s Miami hotel following a series of disruptions ahead of its FIFA World Cup game against England. A number of players have been battling illness, while the squad also encountered frustrations with noise and significant logistical issues at The Dalmar, a five-star property in Fort Lauderdale….
LAGOS MARCH 23RD 9NEWSRANGERS)-Following the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his family have reportedly relocated to the Bayelsa State Government House. This move comes amid escalating political tensions and power struggles in Rivers, which prompted President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action. On March 18, 2025,…
LAGOS MAY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Canada’s province of Alberta is actively seeking skilled workers from various parts of the world, including Nigeria, to fill a significant gap in its workforce. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address labor shortages, particularly in the construction industry. Key Details: Labor Shortage: Alberta faces a critical shortage of…
LAGOS MAY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The Ogun State government has instructed residents of 16 local government areas to relocate or create higher elevations within their residences before the rain commences fully. In a press conference at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the Ogun state Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, made it known that the 2024 flood would affect 16 LGAs…
LAGOS OCTOBER 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Following heavy bombardments by security operatives in the North East and North West, some insurgents have relocated to the nation’s capital where they disguise as menial workers. A security source disclosed this to Daily Trust while reacting to the security advisory by the US Mission in Nigeria. On Sunday, the US embassy…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Senate has urged oil and gas companies in Nigeria to relocate to their operational base in Niger Delta for smooth operation. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Senator Albert Akpan (PDP-Akwa Ibom) at plenary on Tuesday. Akpan, in his lead debate said that the companies have over…
LAGOS AUGUST 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Over 50,000 residents of 17 communities in Sabon Birni Local Government Area have relocated to Niger Republic over incessant bandits’ attacks. This was disclosed by the member representing Sabon Birni North constituency in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Aminu Almustapha Boza. Boza said the villagers are currently taking refuge at Tudun…
