LAGOS FEBRUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The former commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism and Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Niger state, Jonathan Vatsa has said that he is not surprised that former President Mohammadu Buhari decided to stay away from the public presentation of Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography book “the Journey of…
LAGOS JANUARY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian Presidency has clarified the controversy surrounding the tenure of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. In a statement on Thursday, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, explained that Egbetokun’s continued stay in office is legal, contrary to claims that he should have retired after…
LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has rejected the Nigerian police bail conditions and opted to remain in cusstody. He said he was asked to submit his passport and present a Grade Level 17 officer, the equivalent of a permanent secretary, as surety. Sowore…
LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Oil marketers have revealed that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) as of Friday was N922.65 per litre. Dealers said this cost factors in various expenses including shipping, import duties, and exchange rates. The amount is a considerable reduction of N32.35 from the N955 per litre offered at the…
LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Renowned legal icon and elder statesman, Afe Babalola, has announced his decision to withdraw the criminal defamation suit he filed against rights activist and author, Dele Farotimi. The decision follows an appeal led by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominent Yoruba traditional rulers during a late-night visit to…
LAGOS JANUARY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Two high-profile Nigerian clerics took part in events surrounding the inauguration of US President Donald Trump on Monday. The visits of Pastors William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey served to underscore the ties between Christian evangelicalism and the incoming US administration. Trump could leverage his popularity among some religious Christians on the African…
LAGOS JANUARY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Şansal Büyüka, a prominent Turkish football expert, has provided insight into why Galatasaray, despite Victor Osimhen’s impressive goal-scoring form, may not be able to surpass Fenerbahçe’s long-standing scoring record in a full Super Lig season. Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, has been in scintillating form, scoring ten goals and…
LAGOS JANUARY 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-After another long suspense, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Tuesday, January 7, announced the appointment of Eric Sekou Chelle, as the substantive coach of the senior national team, the Super Eagles. The former African champions have been without a manager since Finidi George threw in the towel in June last year…