LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRNAGERS)-A civil society organisation, Vanguard for Probity and Accountability, has alleged massive irregularities in the recently audited account of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), challenging the company to come clean and shun frivolous lifestyle at the expense of the taxpaying masses. The group further alleged that the NNPCL Board has…
LAGOS MARCH 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara made his first public appearance on Sunday following his suspension from office. Fubara was spotted at Salvation Ministry, Port Harcourt, where he worships, putting to rest speculations about his whereabouts. He was welcomed by a senior pastor, who ushered him into the church to join the…
LAGOS MARCH 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio over “the failure to reverse the patently unlawful suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the purported suspension is based solely on the peaceful exercise of her right to freedom of expression.” Mr Akpabio is sued…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The House of Representatives has asked the MinisCommunications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to suspend the approval granted to telecommunications companies (telcos) for a 50% tariff increase. The resolution was passed during plenary on Tuesday following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Oboku Oforji, a Peoples Democratic Party…
LAGOS JANUARY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigeria Police Force has approved the suspension of Assistant Inspector General of Police ΑIG Abduyari Shuaya’u Lafia from duty with effect from January 9, 2025. In a wireless message addressed to all departments, units and commands, signed by the Force Secretary, the Force Headquarters warned the officer to adhere strictly to…
LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior risks a suspension of four to 12 matches for pushing the opposing team’s goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during the 79th minute of the match against Valencia (2-1). After the incident, the Brazilian player was sent off. According to Spanish La Liga regulations, such aggressive behavior without an attempt…
LAGOS JUNE 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Tinubu is considering a six months suspension of the collection of taxes, levies or charges in business of few sectors of the economy. Recipients of the tax suspension will include Okada riders, transporters of goods, fuel transporters, wheelbarrow and cart pushers, shops owners, market traders, amongst others. This was contained…
LAGOS MAY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Igbotako Ward II, Okitipupa local government area of Ondo State, have announced the suspension of the Senator representing Ondo South, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, over alleged anti-party activities and insubordination. The notice was signed by ward executive members including Omotoye Olusola, Bakere Usuf, Tore…