LAGOS SEPTEMBER 26TH 9NEWSRANGERS)-The re-entry into Ogoniland marks a historic turning point for Nigeria — not just in terms of oil production, but more broadly, this milestone reflects the spirit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which commits to building a stronger country, attracting responsible investment, and ensuring that community development is…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A flash flood swept through the Asokoro–Guzape axis of Abuja on Thursday morning after hours of heavy rainfall. A video shared online by a resident, Prince Adebisi Adetunji, showed torrents of water covering parts of the road, leaving motorists and pedestrians stranded. The flooding caused major disruption to traffic, with vehicles…
LAGOS AUGUST 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Maritime operators within Nigerian territorial waters are under increasing pressure to comply with international environmental standards, as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) intensifies enforcement of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), particularly Annex VI, a section of the convention initiated by International Maritime Association, IMO….
LAGOS JULY 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-A man who sneaked into a bank’s toilet during working hours and hid inside the ceiling overnight to hack into its computer systems, has been caught by security personnel. The incident, which has since gone viral, reportedly happened at a bank in Imo State. An X user, who shared details of…
LAGOS JUNE 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Two people were killed by falling trees and tens of thousands were left without power as severe storms rolled through the South over the weekend. The storms downed trees and powerlines and brought heavy rainfall, hail and gusty winds as they pushed through the region. Nearly 150,000 people across southern states…
LAGOS MARCH 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that has killed at least 32 people as more severe weather was expected late Saturday. The number of fatalities increased after the Kansas Highway Patrol reported eight people died in…
LAGOS DECEMBER 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Some dubious Nigerians have devised a new way to obtain money from their colleagues and acquaintances by pretense. One such tactic involves claiming, “I’m having trouble with my bank network. Can you help me transfer N40,000 to Bright (not a real name)?” Though not a new trend, this tactic has gained momentum…