LAGOS OCTOBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the recent collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid, which has once again left large parts of the country in darkness. The grid reportedly failed on Monday evening at around 6:18 pm, causing widespread power outages. Investigations revealed that electricity…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An argument between two relatives turned tragic in Lagos on Monday as one of them fatally stabbed his cousin during a physical confrontation. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident to PUNCH Metro in a terse statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, noting that the suspect was…
LAGS OCTOBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The World Bank Group has urged the Nigerian government to redirect its oil wealth to benefit all citizens, not just the elite. Addressing the current economic challenges, Indermit Gill, the Chief Economist and Vice President of the World Bank stated that the suffering is widespread in Nigeria, with children and young people…
LAGOS OCTOBER 15TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Libyan officials have released footage showing the harrowing experience faced by the Mediterranean Knights while in Nigeria. Both countries have continued to point accusing fingers at each other after the Super Eagles were left unattended at the Al Abaq Aiport in Libya. Nigeria defeated Libya 1-0 in the first leg of their…
LAGOS OCTOBER 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Super Eagles have landed safely in Kano, completed immigration formalities, and are set for onward flights to Abuja and Lagos. This was disclosed by the Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong on his X page, he said: “Back home safe & sound. Proud of this team, NAIJA SPIRIT can’t be broken. “Throw…
LAGOS OCTOBER 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A politician and members of his entourage are among six people to have died in a horror speedboat explosion. The vessel was carrying at least 32 people when it suddenly burst into flames on Saturday afternoon while the boat was being refuelled. Horror images and video show the vessel half-submerged in the…
LAGOS OCTOBER 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than four workers were burnt beyond recognition in a fire that gutted a lounge and bar on Baale Road, Olodi Apapa, Lagos State. The fire incident occurred early Sunday morning, leading to the total destruction of the facility. The tragic fire came just as two persons were killed in a…
LAGOS OCTOBER 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, President of the Libyan Football Federation, has tendered his resignation. According to The Libya Observer, Al-Shalmani’s resignation was announced during a regular meeting of the Federation’s General Assembly on Sunday. “I do not want to be part of the failure in Libyan sports,” Al-Shalmani stated. While expressing gratitude to his…
