LAGOS NOVEMBER 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Consul General of Germany in Lagos, Weert Börner, has stressed the importance of safeguarding media freedom in Nigeria, highlighting its role in promoting transparency, accountability, and informed citizenship. Börner emphasised that a free and resilient media is essential to a democratic society, as it empowers citizens with reliable information across diverse…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 15TH(NEWSRANGERS)-The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite having one game left in the race to the competition. Libya, bottom of the Group D lot, defeated Rwanda 0-1 in Kigali, meaning Nigeria have reached the finals of the tournament. The defeat means Rwanda are five points shy…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its partners have revived up crude oil and gas production to 1.8million barrels per day (mbpd) and 7.4standard cubic feet per day (scfd). The company which announced this at a press briefing on Thursday said the feat was achieved in compliance with the…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Rwandan soldier on Wednesday opened fire in a bar and killed five civilians in a southwestern town of the country, the army said. It was not immediately clear what prompted the early morning shooting. However, the Rwandan Defence Forces identified the gunman as a 39-year-old sergeant. “RDF has arrested the suspect…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 14TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Leader of Nigeria’s Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has revealed how he made a US-based Nigerian to donate N15 million to her alma mater in Awka, Anambra State. Speaking during the celebration of St. John of God Secondary School’s 60th anniversary, Obi presented a cheque of N15m on behalf of Mrs. Bridget…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A tribunal in Argentina on Wednesday upheld a six-year prison sentence and a lifetime ban from holding public office against former President Cristina Fernández, a dominant political leader in recent years in the South American country. Fernández was convicted and sentenced in 2022 by a three-judge panel for a fraud scheme that…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A harrowing incident unfolded at Ayeyoro, Epe, leading to the tragic demise of three individuals. The calamity involved a Dangote truck (DCG-TM-028), which experienced a critical brake failure while descending from Ita-Opo. The out-of-control vehicle collided with a tricycle (Marwa AGL 442 QC) and a stationary Toyota Camry at the Ayeyoro traffic…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Economic woes continue to befall Nigerians, due to the rising cost of living. Job loss, unemployment, and low patronage in businesses are taking their toll on many. “Many parents have resorted to sending their wards out because they know guests would take pity on these children when they beg for food or…
