LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged state governors to prioritise roads and other essential infrastructure instead of constructing flyovers and “white‑elephant” projects, saying better connectivity is vital to reducing insecurity, unlocking economic opportunities and improving Nigerians’ quality of life. Tinubu gave the advice while receiving traditional rulers from Oyo State, led by…
LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRNAGERS)-The African Policy and Research Consortium (APRC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to nominate former President Goodluck Jonathan for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. In a statement on Thursday, the convener of APRC, Prof. Edward Agbai, said Jonathan possessed the leadership experience, diplomatic skills and democratic credentials required to…
LAGOS JULY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Tinubu has defended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, dismissing concerns over the electoral body’s neutrality and accusing political opponents of raising unfounded allegations. The President made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its…
LAGOS JULY 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to step aside ahead of the 2027 general election, arguing that Nigeria needs a leader with the energy and capacity to confront its worsening economic and security challenges. Obi made the remarks during an interview on Channels…
LAGOS JULY 24TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel to strengthen the country’s security architecture. The move, according to the Presidency, is aimed at improving the operational effectiveness of the Army and enhancing its capacity to respond to…
LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) has called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to review controversial provisions of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, warning that aspects of the proposed legislation could infringe on Nigerians’ constitutional rights and worsen the plight of vulnerable citizens. The…
LAGOS JULY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who has been accused of posing as the Director-General of the Project Fund and Public Infrastructure and Finance Commission (PFIPC), has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, calling for an independent, multi-stakeholder investigation into the alleged PFIPC scandal and the controversial ₦1.3billion allocation inserted into…
LAGOS JUNE 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-National Identity Management Commission {NIMC) has expressed its profound gratitude to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his visionary leadership and decisive action in signing this historic legislation into law. The NIMC in a statement signed by Kayode Adegoke, PhD Head, Corporate Communications National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said…
