Archive for: February, 2024

LASTMA Apprehends Truck Driver For Crushing Scavenger To Death

LAGOS FEBRUARY 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) yesterday apprehended an articulated truck driver after crushing a scavenger pushing wheelbarrow to death by Mile 12 market, Ikorodu Road, Lagos.  The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr. Adebayo Taofiq confirmed that the  accident happened between a 16-tyre  an articulated […]

51 Dead, 6,000 Houses Burnt In Chile Wildfires-Officials Affirm

LAGOS FEBRUARY 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-At least 51 people were killed by forest fires in Chile’s Valparaíso region, local authorities have said. President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency and said he would make “all necessary resources” available to tackle the situation. It is believed to be the deadliest forest fire on record. Many of those […]

Peter Obi Expresses Joy Over Sun Award Of “Political Icon Of The Year 2023”

LAGOS FEBRUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has hailed The Sun’s contributions to national development, expressing happiness that such newspaper was honouring him. Obi will receive The Sun Political Icon of the Year award for 2023 along 33 others on February […]

Bismi Wholesale To Reward Customers With Fully Equipped Mini Mart, Citroen Cars, iPhones, Others In Dubai Mega Fest

LAGOS FEBRUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Bismi Wholesale unveils the “EmpowerMart for AED100” initiative during its 2024 Mega Fest, weaving a tale of empowerment and entrepreneurial dreams. As the curtain rises on this transformative program, the stage is set to nurture budding entrepreneurs and bolster the growth of existing businesses, including hotels, restaurants and cafeterias. A statement signed […]

Ex Bolivian Int’l  Shot Dead On The Pitch During Friendly Match In Mexico

LAGOS FEBRUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)- A former international football player was shot and killed in Mexico during a friendly game. During the game, Sergio Jáuregui, 38, was shot six times in Cuautla, Morelos’ Santa Inés neighborhood. The attacker reportedly opened fire at close range as the former Bolivian defender went to the bench to rehydrate. According […]

Gunmen Kill Kwara Monarch Gen Aremu (RTD), Kidnap Wife,  Two Others

LAGOS FEBRUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen yesterday invaded the palace of Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State and killed the traditional ruler of the community, General Segun Aremu (rtd). LEADERSHIP gathered that the gunmen also whisked away the wife of the monarch and two others. Although, the  details of the development remained […]

Angola’s First Choice Goalkeeper, Star Midfielder  To Miss Super Eagles Match

LAGOS FEBRUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The Confederation of African football (CAF) has informed Angola that there first choice goalkeeper Neblu isn’t eligible for the quarter final game against Nigeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Neblu was sent off in the round of 16 win over Namibia for handling the ball […]

IRF Summit 2024:Religious Freedom Under Threats In Japan, Other Democracies-Panelists

LAGOS JANUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Religious freedom violations by totalitarian and repressive governments are widespread, but an uptick in violations and threats to religious freedom within and from democracies has advocates increasingly concerned.  Several speakers and events Wednesday at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit — the world’s premier annual gathering of international religious freedom advocates and […]

An Encounter With Professor Friend Begging For SA Job Under Politician-Peter Obi

LAGOS FEBRUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last general election, Peter Obi, has lamented over the working conditions of university lecturers. The former Anambra governor disclosed that his friend, a university professor of about 14 years, begged him to put in words for him so he could be appointed […]

Policemen Reject  N8.5m Bribe From Suspected Kidnapper

LAGOS FEBRUARY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The Taraba State Police Command on Tuesday says its officers rejected a bribe of over N8.5 million offered them after they intercepted a vehicle in Jalingo, the state capital. Joseph Eribo, the state commissioner of police disclosed this while parading some suspects at the state police headquarters in Jalingo. According to the […]

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