LAGOS MAY 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says he and some “leadership in the north” did an assessment of potential allies before settling on Peter Obi as the most capable partner to prosecute the 2027 presidential campaign. He dismissed concerns about a hidden power struggle…
By Valentine Obienyem LAGOS MAY 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-During the Peter Obi wave in 2022, many individuals – some of whom never realistically had prospects of electoral victory – secured positions largely on the strength of his popularity and political momentum. Shortly after settling into offices, several of them defected to other political parties. A few,…
LAGOS MAY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A House of Representatives member, Afam Ogene, says former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, should be applauded for his recent political move. Ogene made this statement on Wednesday on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television. DAILY POST recalls that Obi alongside former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples…
LAGOS MAY 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has explained the reasons behind his decision to exit the African Democratic Congress, citing internal crises, external pressures, and a worsening political environment. In a statement released on Sunday, Obi described Nigeria’s political space as increasingly toxic, marked by intimidation, insecurity, and persistent scrutiny, which…
LAGOS MAY 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Funke Akindele, the Nigerian movie producer, has revealed why she no longer attends church physically. In a video shared on her Snapchat story, the actress said she lost interest in attending church because the attention often shifted to her rather than the service. “Anytime I go to church, I’m always the…
LAGOS MAY 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is considering removing U.S. military troops from Italy and Spain, due to the country’s lack of assistance during the Iran military conflict. Trump, in the Oval Office, told The Center Square’s Sarah Roderick-Fitch he was “probably” considering removing U.S. military troops. “Why shouldn’t I?” Trump…
LAGOS APRIL 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Government-owned refineries will never work again, according to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The elder statesman has always maintained this stance despite criticism. Three months after taking office, President Bola Tinubu had said the petroleum refinery in Port Harcourt would start production by December 2023. Expressing optimism, the President had said this would…
LAGOS APRIL 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Saving for retirement is pointless thanks to the impending “supersonic tsunami” of AI and robotics, which will bring about a world of zero scarcity, according to Elon Musk. While the Tesla and SpaceX CEO admitted he’s “more optimistic” than most, he insisted people shouldn’t stress over building a nest egg for the…