LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Hon. Rachael Averik, the Special Assistant on Political Affairs to the Kaduna State Governor, narrowly survived an ambush by suspected bandits in Southern Kaduna on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The attack occurred between Tsauni Majidadi and Gani villages in Sanga Local Government Area as Averik was returning to Gwantu. She had attended […]
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LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Three Nigerian women, Hadiza Abba, Fatima Umate Malah, and Fatima Kannai Gamboi, charged with drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia, have been acquitted. The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, acting spokesperson for the ministry announced in a statement on Sunday, citing prolonged diplomatic and legal […]
LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Around 300 passengers onboard a Boeing 787 had a narrow escape at the Melbourne Airport in Australia after the landing gear of Etihad flight EY461 caught fire while taking off. According to the reports, the fire erupted after two of the tyres exploded when the plane was rolling on the runway to […]
LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Suspected terrorists have killed Alhaji Amadu Surajo, the Acting Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Katsina State, during an attack on Mai Rana village in Kusada Local Government Area late Saturday night. The attackers also killed three others, injured several people, and abducted Surajo’s first and […]
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LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Popular Nigerian gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey has been invited to perform at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of US President-elect Donald Trump. The prayer breakfast, a non-governmental and non-political gathering, heralds Trump’s inauguration in Washington, DC on January 20. The prayer breakfast which will be hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner, is billed […]
LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Victor Osimhen added a personal touch to his game on Saturday when he celebrated a goal by displaying a jersey with birthday messages for the twin sons of Nigerian business mogul Tony Elumelu. The 26-year-old striker opened the scoring in Galatasaray’s 2-1 victory over Goztepe at RAMS Park with a well-taken penalty […]
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LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian government has issued a travel advisory cautioning citizens against traveling to Australia, citing widespread incidents of verbal abuse, harassment, and discrimination targeting foreigners. The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the advisory in a statement on Tuesday, following a similar warning from the Australian government advising its citizens against travelling […]
LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A mysterious viral outbreak is overwhelming some hospitals in China and prompting people to wear face masks again. Videos on social media appear to show medical units struggling with large numbers of patients. Parents were seen holding sick children amid long queues in paediatric care late at night. Many are drawing similarities […]
LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior risks a suspension of four to 12 matches for pushing the opposing team’s goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during the 79th minute of the match against Valencia (2-1). After the incident, the Brazilian player was sent off. According to Spanish La Liga regulations, such aggressive behavior without an attempt […]
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LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former President Jimmy Carter’s nearly week-long public farewell began Saturday in the tiny Georgia town where he launched the political career that took him to the White House. The 39th president’s American flag-draped casket was carried in a motorcade heading to his hometown of Plains where he died Dec. 29 at the […]
