LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Infantino’s administration is reportedly considering a proposal to expand the World Cup to 64 teams. According to The Sun, the proposal states that the next World Cup will feature 64 teams. The current FIFA tournament features 48 teams, replacing the previous format of 32 teams. FIFA issued a brief sharing the…
LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)- – Spain said on Friday it had reversed a huge rush of migrants into a Spanish enclave in North Africa, with most of the more than 50,000 people who had crossed the border by land and sea already heading back voluntarily. The Spanish government’s representative in Ceuta said 57 bodies…
LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-At least two Premier League clubs are now reported to have renewed interest to sign Victor Osimhen. Premier League team Tottenham are interested in the Galatasaray striker Osimhen. It is stated that there has not yet been any official contact, but that new developments could occur in the coming days. Manchester United are also interested in…
LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged state governors to prioritise roads and other essential infrastructure instead of constructing flyovers and “white‑elephant” projects, saying better connectivity is vital to reducing insecurity, unlocking economic opportunities and improving Nigerians’ quality of life. Tinubu gave the advice while receiving traditional rulers from Oyo State, led by…
LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRNAGERS)-The African Policy and Research Consortium (APRC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to nominate former President Goodluck Jonathan for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. In a statement on Thursday, the convener of APRC, Prof. Edward Agbai, said Jonathan possessed the leadership experience, diplomatic skills and democratic credentials required to…
LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The South-East chapter of the Kwankwaso National Network (KNN) has said it is mobilising support to deliver at least five million votes for a proposed Peter Obi–Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso presidential ticket in the 2027 general elections. The group also rejected claims that South-East governors had endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election, insisting…
LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Floodwaters have submerged a section of the Benin-Ore expressway, triggering traffic gridlock and disrupting movement. The flooding followed hours of heavy rainfall, forcing motorists to slowly move through the inundated stretch while many other vehicles remained trapped in queues stretching several kilometres. Videos circulating on social media showed floodwaters covering a significant…
LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Ayo Ni O, has announced the death of its Spiritual Father, His Most Eminence, Emmanuel Alogbo, at the age of 93. The church disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by its Secretary-General, Prophet Anthony Olusesan Samaye, that Alogbo died peacefully in the early…
