LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRANGERS0-British Airways on Friday denied 58 passengers boarding on its Abuja-London flight following a faulty door. For safety reasons, the airline had to keep some seats unoccupied, as confirmed by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection of NCAA, Mr. Michael Achimugu, confirmed the development in…
LAGOS AUGUST 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Government has announced a seven-year suspension on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. The decision was a decisive move to address declining quality and infrastructure in the nation’s tertiary education sector. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa disclosed this to State…
LAGOS AUGUST 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, aka Davido, is said to be holding his white wedding with his wife, Chioma, in Miami, United States of America, on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at The Havana in Miami. Before the main ceremony, a pre-wedding dinner was hosted in honour of the couple, with close family members…
LAGOS AUGUST 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former First Lady of Ondo, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, on Tuesday declared her support for the Labour party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi’s one-term promise he pledged if elected. Akeredolu’s wife made the declaration in a post on X (formerly Twitter), praised Peter Obi’s commitment, saying it mirrors the bold approach of Singapore’s…
LAGOS AUGUST 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerian afrobeat multi-instrumentalist Omorinmade Anikulapo Kuti, known professionally as Made Kuti, has opened up about the complicated weight of legacy, privilege, and personal purpose as he continues the musical dynasty of his grandfather, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. “Music is one of the worst professions where nepotism can succeed, because it’s brutally honest. If…
LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRNAGERS)-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, whose tenure was originally set to end on August 31, 2025. According to a statement issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,…
LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Just days after the death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, his daughter Brooke Hogan has a message about their relationship. Brooke, now a mother of two, had reportedly asked to be taken out of her father’s will back in 2023. TMZ reported this wasn’t due to family tension or a falling…
LAGOS JULY 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-After a brilliant 13-year career and 28 titles with Real Madrid, Luka Modrić is expected to soon confirm his move to AC Milan, now that Los Blancos have wrapped up their participation in the 2025 Club World Cup. At 39 years old, the Croatian midfielder will sign a contract to continue…