2024 December | NEWS RANGERS

Man Who Has Been On Death Row For 10 Years For Stealing Chickens, Eggs To Be Pardon

LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Nigerian man who has spent 10 years on death row for stealing some hens and eggs has been promised a pardon by the governor of the south-western Osun state. Segun Olowookere was 17 years old in 2010 when he was arrested along with his accomplice, Morakinyo Sunday. They were said to […]

Dec 19 2024 | Posted in National | Read More »

Ronaldo Rallies Behind Vinicius Jr. As He Clinches FIFA Best Player Award

LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In a heartwarming display of support, Real Madrid icon Ronaldo Nazario has lauded Vinicius Jr. after the young Brazilian was named The Best men’s player at FIFA’s 2024 The Best awards ceremony. The 48-year-old legend described Vinicius as ‘resilient,’ recognizing his unwavering spirit in overcoming the racial abuse that has plagued his […]

Dec 19 2024 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »

Peter Obi Salutes Buhari On His 82nd Birthday, Prays For Longevity

LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Labour Party leader and former presidential candidate Peter Obi has extended warm birthday wishes to former President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Obi wrote: “Your Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, as you mark your 82nd birthday anniversary today, on behalf […]

Dec 19 2024 | Posted in National | Read More »

California Declares State Of Emergency Over Bird Flu Attack

LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-California has declared a state of emergency after it reportedly has the country’s highest rate of H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu, affecting dairy cattle. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a proclamation Wednesday, Dec. 18, to “further enhance the state’s preparedness and accelerate the ongoing cross-agency response efforts” to mitigate the spread […]

Dec 19 2024 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Archaeologists Discover Skeleton Wearing Amulet That May Change The History Of Christianity

LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An 1,800-year-old silver amulet discovered buried in a Frankfurt, Germany, grave, still next to the chin of the man who wore it, has 18 lines of text written in Latin on just 1.37 inches of silver foil. That could be enough to rewrite the known history of Christianity in the Roman Empire. […]

Dec 19 2024 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

CAF Crowns Lookman African Footballer Of The Year 2024 (SEE OTHER AWARDEES)

LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman yesterday won the CAF African Player of the Year for the first time ever in the Moroccan city of Marrakech, succeeding his compatriot Victor Osimhen, who was the recipient of the award last year, Nation Sports reports. Lookman has been consistent for both club and country in the year under […]

Dec 17 2024 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »

Canada Deputy PM Exits Office Over Tariff Rift With Trudeau

LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit Monday in a surprise move after disagreeing with Justin Trudeau over US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Freeland also stepped down as finance minister, and her resignation marked the first open dissent against Prime Minister Trudeau from within his cabinet and may threaten his hold […]

Dec 17 2024 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

ECOWAS Must Be Relevant Again

By George P. Koon LAGOS DECEMBER 16TH (URHOBOTODAY)-The current leader of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, and his predecessor Guinea-Bissau leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo have failed to demonstrate the bloc’s commitment to democracy. Since 2020 four ECOWAS members, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger experienced a total of […]

Dec 16 2024 | Posted in International,National,State | Read More »

Peter Obi Assist Abia Women’s Empowerment Project With N10m

LAGOS DECEMBER 16TH (NEWNEWSRANGERS)-Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, has donated N10 million to the Women Fellowship Pastoral Project in Umuahia, Abia State. Obi announced the donation yesterday on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, highlighting the project’s focus on empowering women through skills acquisition to combat poverty. The […]

Dec 16 2024 | Posted in National | Read More »

One Dies, Five Injure In Auto-Crash Along Lagos Third Mainland

LAGOS DECEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a tragic collision involving a J5 Ford bus (FKJ 724 YC) and a Mercedes truck (FKJ 746 YC) at Ilubirin, inward Sura, along the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge. The accident, which occurred earlier today, claimed one life and left a total of five […]