Maritime Journalists Association Of Nigeria Hails Re-Appointment Of Usman As NPA Boss

LAGOS JANUARY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Group under the aegis of Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria (MAJAN) has congratulated Hadiza Bala Usman on her re-appointment as the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), for a second term of five years. Speaking on behalf of the Association, The President of MAJAN, Comrade Ugochukwu described her re-appointment as an […]

Jan 23 2021 | Posted in Business,National | Read More »

Viral Video Shows Hundreds Of Nigerians Stranded In Saudi Arabia Calling For Help

LAGOS JANUARY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Some Nigerians, about 600 have been stranded in Saudi Arabia for more than seven months, according to a video circulating on social media. However, reacting to the video, Chairman of the Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Friday said “Nigerian irregular migrants in Saudi Arabia are due to be evacuated […]

Jan 23 2021 | Posted in National | Read More »

Osibanjo,Health Minister Laud Effort Of NCNC Staff, Public Health Workers

LAGOS JANUARY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo recognized and praised the efforts of the staff Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and other public health workers, which he described as “heroic”. The Vice President who visited the premises of NCNC yesterday interacted with the laboratory staff while on tour of the facility and observed operations […]

Jan 23 2021 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Revenge: Republicans Gang-Up Against Members Who Impeached Trump

LAGOS JANUARY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Former President Donald Trump’s supporters are mobilizing to exact revenge on the 10 House Republicans who supported impeachment last week, thrusting the GOP into a civil war just as party leaders are trying to move on from the Trump era. Pro-Trump Republicans are racing to launch primary challenges. The former president’s donors […]

Jan 23 2021 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

43 African Immigrants Drown Off Libya In First Mediterranean Shipwreck Of 2021

LAGOS JANUARY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-At least 43 West African migrants trying to reach Europe drowned off the coast of Libya on Tuesday, after their boat capsized in rough seas, in the first shipwreck of 2021 in the central Mediterranean, United Nations agencies said on Wednesday. Ten survivors were rescued and brought to shore by coastal security […]

Jan 22 2021 | Posted in Business,National | Read More »

PTML Customs Command Faults N48bn Revenue Shortfall On Gridlock, Covid-19

LAGOS JANUARY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The PTML Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service said it generated a total of N189.3 billion from January to December 2020, recording a shortfall of N48.9 billion in its target for the year. The command had been tasked with the responsibility of generating N238 billion in 2020. The amount generated is however […]

Jan 22 2021 | Posted in Business,National | Read More »

Four Police Inspectors In Trouble For Allegedly Extorting N70,000 From Student

LAGOS JANUARY 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four police Inspectors for alleged harassment and extortion of N70,000 from one 16-year-old student identified as Segun on 18th January, 2021, at NGAB Junction, Isheri Area of Lagos State, in a Toyota Corolla car. A press statement signed by Lagos State Police Public Relation Officer […]

Jan 22 2021 | Posted in National | Read More »

Republican Congress Woman Files Articles Of Impeachment Against President Biden

LAGOS JANUARY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Before President Joe Biden finished his first day in office and before the Senate trial of his predecessor has even begun, a Georgia Republican has filed articles of impeachment against the new president. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced the articles Thursday, alleging corruption by President Biden in his dealings with Ukraine and […]

Jan 22 2021 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Presidency Reacts To Report On Pigeons That Refused To Fly On Armed Forces Remebrance Day

LAGOS JANUARY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Thursday said it is unfortunate that some idle and indolent wailers made an issue out of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony where pigeons released by President Muhammadu Buhari refused to fly. In his weekly article titled ‘ Reflections From […]

Jan 22 2021 | Posted in National | Read More »

Buhari Approves Re-Appointment Bala Usman, Increases NPA Board Tenure To 5yrs

LAGOS JANUARY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)- The President also approved the re-appointment of Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), for additional five-year tenure. A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said that the President also approved the reconstitution of the Non-Executive membership of the […]

Jan 22 2021 | Posted in National | Read More »