Archive for: December, 2019

Nigeria Governor Issues 1,320 Goats To 440 Women As Loan

LAGOS DECEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Jigawa state government says 440 women in Birniwa local government area of the state will be empowered with 1,320 goats under the state goats loan microcredit programme. NAN reports that Ahmed Zubairu, chairman of the goats distribution committee, was speaking in Birniwa on Friday after screening the women for the second […]

Zambian President Slashes His And Senior Cabinet Wages Over Oil, Electricity Price Hike

LAGOS DECEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Zambian President Edgar Lungu cut his salary and those of senior cabinet ministers Friday, as higher electricity and fuel prices take effect, his office said. The price of petrol gained 10 percent to 17.62 kwacha ($1.27) per litre on Thursday, while that for diesel fuel rose by 9.6 percent to 15.59 kwacha. […]

Lady Who Allegedly Commits Suicide Over Fight With Lover Sparks Controversy In Yenogoa

LAGOS DECEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The sudden death of one Joy Osain, who lives in Agbura Community, Yenagoa, Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, has sparked controversy. The victim’s family was reported to have destroyed house of deceased boy friend. Some persons were said to be blaming the death on the deceased saying that she drank sniper and […]

Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury Fight Rematch Date, Location Officially Pronounce

LAGOS DECEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The highly anticipated rematch between undefeated heavyweight champions Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury has officially been set for Feb. 22 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Wilder and Fury first met in December 2018, and the fight ended in a split draw. Since then, both Wilder and Fury have won […]

Christmas Day Tragedy: Man, Wife, Three Burnt Beyond Recognition In Auto-Crash

LAGOS DECEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A ghastly motor accident which reportedly occurred on Wednesday December 25, claimed the lives of a Nigerian man, his wife and three kids.  Samson Adetunji was travelling for the Christmas holiday with his wife, Opeyemi, their two sons and daughter when the tragic incident occurred. Eyewitnesses alleged that the family of five were […]

This Beer Plant May Assist In Treating Liver And Colon Cancer

LAGOS DEC EMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)- Hops are a type of plant that adds flavor, color, and bitterness to beer. In a recent study from Oregon State University, researchers found a compound in hops may help thwart liver and colon cancer cells. The compound is called xanthohumol, known as XN. The team also found that two […]

FG Releases Sowore, Dasuki Based On Compassionate Ground-AGF

LAGOS DECEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), said on Friday that the release of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, and a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, from detention by the Federal Government was based on compassionate grounds. He also said in a statement by his […]

Passenger Plane Crashes Into House, Kills 14

LAGOS DECEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGRS)-No fewer than  14 people died on Friday when a passenger plane carrying 100 people crashed into a house shortly after takeoff from Kazakhstan’s largest city, authorities said. The Bek Air plane “fell off the radar” minutes after it took off from Almaty airport at 7.05 am (01:05 GMT) on its way […]

Finchglow Travels Hosts 4th Trade Partners Forum In Lagos, Rewards Partner

LAGOS DECEMBE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Finchglow Travels, Nigeria’s number one indigenous travel management company is pleased to announce that it recently held the 4th edition of its Trade Partner’s Forum in Lagos. Focused on the theme: “Global Mindset”, the forum was organized in a bid to help trade partners improve their processes, familiarize themselves with incoming technology […]

Five Countries Where Celebrating Christmas Is A Taboo

LAGOS DECEMBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Slowly, the five friends make their way to the women’s outhouse they use each day. They look back. No one has followed them. In the stench of the room, they gather in a corner. Saying little, always in muttered whispers, they stand quietly. One woman softly sings. Another leads a short prayer. […]

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