April 2024
Reprisal: Israel Strikes Iran, Syria
LAGOS APRIL 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Long-distance aircraft fired missiles that struck Iranian Air Force assets at Isfahan in central Iran early Friday morning, the Jerusalem Post has confirmed. Meanwhile, two Israeli defense officials and three Iranian officials confirmed to The New York Times that Israel was involved. The report came shortly after local sources reported explosions in…
Alleged Naira Abuse: Cubana Chief Priest Arraigned, Granted N10m Bail
LAGOS APRIL 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, was, Wednesday, arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos for alleged spraying and tampering with naira notes at social events. Cubana chief priest, who pleaded not guilty to the charge was, however, admitted to bail in the sum of…
Peter Obi: 2024 Budget Has Too Many Negatives Against Nigeria’s Dev.
LAGOS APRIL The 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he will remain persistent in expressing his deep concerns about the 2024 budget, citing its critical importance to the lives of citizens, especially the poor. Obi said this in a statement via X on Tuesday, arguing that the budget’s numerous negatives have far-reaching implications…
Despite Naira Gains In Forex Markets, Inflationary Pressures Persist
LAGOS APRIL 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-As Naira appreciated further against the United States dollar across both the authorised and unauthorised foreign exchange markets on Monday, inflationary pressures persisted across the country. According to market data published on the FMDQ website, naira closed Monday at N1,136.04/$1 against N1,142.38 recorded in the previous market session last Friday. Monday’s gain…
Iran Vows To Completely Destroy Israel If It Launches ‘Tiniest Invasion’
LAGOS APRIL 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Iran’s president has vowed to completely destroy Israel, should it proceed with even the “tiniest invasion” of its country. President Ebrahim Raisi spoke Wednesday at an annual army parade warning Israel of a “massive and harsh” response, as the country braces for potential Israeli retaliation after Iran’s missile and drone attack over…
Barca’s Champions League Exit Sends Atletico Madrid To 2025 Club World Cup In US
LAGOS APRIL 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Barcelona’s exit from the Champions League on Tuesday sent Atletico Madrid to the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the United States next year. Europe will have 12 teams at the lucrative monthlong tournament — title winners of the Champions League in the four seasons through this one plus high-ranked teams based…
Jordan Airforce Shoots Down Dozens Of Iranian Drones Flying Over To Israel
LAGOS APRIL 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Jordan’s air force intercepted and shot down dozens of Iranian drones that violated its airspace and were heading to Israel, two regional security sources said. They said the army was also in a state of high alert and radar systems were monitoring any drone activity coming from the direction of Iraq and…