LAGOS SEPTEMBER 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Riders using Uber, a ride-hailing service, in Nigeria woke up yesterday morning to an unexpected information on the company’s app:“No ride available.” And shortly after, the firm announced its exit from the Nigerian and Ugandan markets effective September 2, 2026. Uber operated in Nigeria for 12 years. Head of Communications, Uber in…
LAGOS AUGUST 22ND (NEWSRNAGERS)-The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a United States court for permission to submit confidential declarations explaining why it withheld some investigative records relating to allegations of drug trafficking involving President Bola Tinubu. In an application filed on August 20 before the US District Court for the District of Columbia,…
LAGOS JULY 8TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Fresh details have emerged on why former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is deeply concerned over a strange payment made into his personal bank account, with fears that the transaction could be part of an attempt to associate him with individuals or activities unknown to him. Saturday Vanguard gathered that beyond the unsolicited payment…
LAGOS AUGUST 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has explained why it froze the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds despite the state’s August 15 governorship election. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X…
LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has asserted that the votes of the masses may not count even in a free and fair election in 2027. Naija News reports that Cardinal Onaiyekan, during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ programme on Friday, expressed concerns that the administration of…
LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)- A Nigerian lady has explained why she is supporting former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, in his presidential ambition, recalling some of the policies she believes made a positive impact during his time in office. The lady, while expressing her intention to vote for Obi, shared an experience from his administration,…
LAGOS JULY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Tinubu on Monday declined to receive a special delegation from South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, over the ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, directing the visiting team to instead meet with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye. Multiple credible Presidency sources with knowledge of…
LAGOS JULY 24THTH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ayala admitted that emotions got the better of him during the heated scenes that followed the final whistle. He claimed that Olmo said something to him which prompted his reaction, but acknowledged that his position as Argentina coach meant he should have maintained his composure. The former Argentina defender also disputed the…
