Archive for: July, 2019

Rohr Banks On German Born Okoye To Solve Super Eagles’ Keeper Crisis

LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has told Sports Extra in an exclusive interview that he is shifting to young Fortuna Düsseldorf II goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, as he looks to solve the goalkeeping crisis that has rocked his team since Carl Ikeme quit due to illness. Rohr’s number one at the just-concluded Africa […]

Arsenal Stars Ozil, Kolasinac Escape Carjackers’ Attack In Attempted Robbery

LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)The north London outfit have confirmed the pair are safe after they were the victims of an attack by a gang of assailants on motorbikes Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac are both safe after being attacked by would-be carjackers in London. Ozil was driving his black Mercedes G Class 4×4 […]

French Custom Officers Impounds 3,000 Grenades, 56kg Of Munitions From Collector

LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-French authorities said on Thursday that a suspiciously low-slung vehicle led Customs officers to seize a collector’s caches of 3,000 grenades and 56kg of munitions. A statement by Budget Minister Gerard Darmanin said the customs officers were on patrol on a road between Paris and the Belgian border near Chimay when they […]

Over 20 Shi’ites Members Died After Protests-Spokesmen

LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)- – At least 20 members of a Nigerian Shi’ite organization have been killed this week, group spokesmen said, during a series of protests that show little sign of ending despite the increasing death toll and authorities saying they have boosted security. The death toll may be as high as 25, one […]

Vincent Enyeama: Super Eagles Legend Joins French Club On Trial

LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWRANGERS)-Vincent Enyeama has joined French second-tier club Dijon on a three-day trial. Enyeama has been without a club since he left Lille at the end of his contract in 2018, and is set to prove his fitness in an attempt to earn a deal ahead of the 2018-19 season. His last competitive […]

Court Awards N10m Against LASG, Police Over Illegal Demolition

LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Lagos State High Court in Badagry has awarded damages in the sum of N10m against the Lagos State Government and authorities of the Nigeria Police Force for the illegal demolition of residents’ buildings on an expanse of land measuring 26.72 hectares in the Mowo, Badagry area of the state. The court, […]

Gowon Calls For Expansion Of NYSC Scheme To African Region

LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd) on Wednesday called for the expansion of National Youth Service Corps scheme beyond the shores of Nigeria. He said the time has come for the NYSC programme to be expanded to other African Union countries. Gowon made the all in an address delivered on […]

Presidency Reacts To Video Of Aid Workers Pleading For Rescue

LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Presidency has reacted to a viral video showing a female aid worker and five male colleagues kidnapped by insurgents in Nigeria’s north-east region. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, said the victims’ abductors were being engaged. According to an aid group, Action Against Hunger, […]

Peter Obi Hails Ndukwe’s Appointment As Chairman Of MTN Nig. Board

LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWRANGERS)-Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has described the appointment of Dr. Ernest Ndukwe as the Chairman of the Board of MTN Nigeria as a good development, which beyond its immediate significance offers a great leadership lesson to organisations and countries across the world. Speaking at […]

Ondo Lawmakers Scamper For Safety As Snakes Fall From Ceiling To Hollow Chamber

LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Pandemonium broke out at the Ondo State House of Assembly Complex on Thursday following the appearance of snakes at the hallowed chamber of the Assembly complex. The snakes fell from the ceiling of the hallowed chamber during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun. The situation which caused panic […]

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