LAGOS AUGUST 18TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Dricus du Plessis submitted Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of a captivating contest to retain his middleweight title at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. The South African, 30, rocked Nigeria-born New Zealander Adesanya with a right hook before dragging him down and securing a rear-naked choke. Following the contest, Du…
LAGOS AUGUST 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Third Mainland Bridge is one of the three longest bridges in Nigeria crossing the lagoon, connecting Lagos Island to the mainland. Linking Iyana-Oworo on the mainland to Adeniji Adele on the island, this bridge which is about 11.8 kilometre in length was built by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. Though phase one…
LAGOS AUGUST 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Daar Communications Plc, owners of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and RayPower, has asked directors who have spent 10 years and above in executive positions to go on retirement. A source close to the company told QEDNG that the retirement will take effect in November. Among those affected are Tony Akiotu, Tosin Dokpesi,…
LAGOS AUGUST 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)–Poverty, insecurity and the quest for a better life have seen many Nigerians troop into Abuja; the country’s seat of power. But the harsh realities have been unexpected. They are now classified as homeless; finding refuge in abandoned buildings and cars. For many Nigerians and visitors to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja’s…
LAGOS AUGUST 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A purported 2027 presidential campaign poster featuring Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, and Bukola Saraki, a former Senate President, has been dismissed as a “figment of people’s imagination” by the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR). The spokesman for the group, Yunusa Tanko stated, “It’s just people’s imagination. There’s no…
LAGOS AUGUST 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen who kidnapped 20 medical students of the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos and a House Officer have demanded N50 million ransom for their release. The medical students were abducted on Thursday night along Otukpo- Enugu Highway, Benue State. The Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students, FCMDS, on Friday…
LAGOS AUGUST 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Victor Osimhen, a Nigerian international, is pressured by football fans to apologize to Finidi George as he is determined to secure a transfer out of Italy this summer. Napoli’s sporting director, Cristiano Manna, has confirmed that the 25-year-old player has expressed the desire to leave, as there is interest from several top…
