LAGOS DECEMBER19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has described the death of over 20 children at a Christmas funfair in Oyo State as a stark reflection of Nigeria’s systemic failures. Obi, in a post on X said, the reported death of the children at an event that was supposed to […]
Dec 19 2024 | Posted in
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LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A stampede in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, has claimed the lives of several persons, many of them children and left others with various degrees of injury. Unverified reports claimed that over 30 children died. The incident occurred at Islamic High School Bashorun, Ibadan, as over 20,000 people reportedly stormed the venue when […]
Dec 19 2024 | Posted in
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LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners (CONMMEP) successfully hosted its highly anticipated workshop, themed “Port Community Engagement: Building Partnerships for Sustainable Development,” at the Rockview Hotel in GRA Apapa, Lagos. Chief Abdullai Tony Dania Esq, the guest speaker, delivered a high-standard presentation, highlighting government policies, programs, and projects within the Nigerian […]
Dec 19 2024 | Posted in
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LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Royal Caribbean passenger died after being detained for allegedly assaulting crew members and threatening other travelers in a drunken fit of rage, according to a report. Michael Virgil, 35, died Friday onboard the Ensenada-bound cruise after his family claims security injected him with some kind of sedative, FOX 11 reported. Virgil […]
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 […]
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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
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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
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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 […]
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. […]
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
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