LAGOS JULY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The federal government yesterday filed a 10-count criminal charge against three persons arrested over alleged complicity in the recent kidnap of children and teachers of a school in Orire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo state. The 10-count charge filed before the Federal High Court, Abuja, borders on terrorism, kidnapping, concealment,…
LAGOS JULY 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The kidnapped pupils and teachers from Orire, Oyo State, have been freed by their abductors. The development comes after more than 50 days in captivity. Their release was announced in a post on X on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, spokesman for the presidency. “Finally, the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo, have been…
LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue. As football fans flood into tournament co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Central American country is grappling with chaotic teacher protests in its capital….
LAGOS JUNE 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A new twist has emerged in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as reports indicate that the kidnappers are demanding both a ₦1 billion ransom and the implementation of Sharia law as conditions for the release of the victims. The development was reportedly attributed…
LAGOS OCTOBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged all educators in Nigeria to stay dedicated to the cause of nation-building. He emphasized the importance of carrying out their responsibilities diligently and setting positive examples for both their students and society as a whole. Obi emphasized that genuine societal development hinges…
LAGOS JULY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Labour Party Presidential candidate in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, has chastised the Federal Government for giving national honours to those he described as criminals who stole the country blind, rather than to teachers in recognition of their contribution to educational and national development. This was even as Obi regretted…
LAGOS DECEMBER 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria has been listed among African countries whose citizens can now apply for qualified teacher status through the Teaching Regulation Agency in the United Kingdom, from February 2023. Other countries to benefit include Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Singapore, South Africa, Ukraine and Zimbabwe. A publication early December on the UK Government’s…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)- retired Principal, Mr Olusola Oladele, has advised secondary school teachers to always recognise and appreciate the uniqueness of their students to avoid inhibiting their innate abilities. Oladele, former Principal, Government College, Ibadan (GCI), gave the advice on Wednesday at a staff development and training workshop for teachers of the Methodist…
