LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe only hours before the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics. French officials described the attacks as “criminal actions” and said they were investigating…
LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Israel’s national anthem was loudly jeered before its soccer team kicked off play at the Paris Olympics against Mali on Wednesday night. The game began with a massive security presence outside the stadium amid an increasingly strained international climate that has Paris’ safety efforts squarely in the spotlight. The Israel team arrived under a heavy police…
LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Olympic motto is “Citius, Altius, Fortius — Communiter,” which means “Faster, Higher, Stronger — Together.” That doesn’t just apply to the athletes competing in the Games; it’s an aspiration for the Olympics’ hosts as well. It’s not enough to provide venues for the Olympics; a host nation has to put on…
LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Vice President Kamala Harris said on Thursday that she’s “ready to debate Donald Trump,” agreeing to the Sept. 10 date previously set to be hosted by ABC News. “[Trump] agreed to that previously. Now here he is backpedaling, and I’m ready and I think the voters deserve to see the split screen…
LAGOS JULY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In a shocking revelation, a Canada-based Nigerian Medical Doctor, who identified himself simply as Doctor Zoe, has posited that Nigerian politicians cannot make it to heaven, adding that their greed is too much. The medical doctor, in a viral video shared on X, disclosed a telephone conversation with a federal office holder…
LAGOS JULY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Traditional worshippers have announced plans to hold the Oro Festival from August 1 to August 15, coinciding with the scheduled #EndBadGovt protest. The announcement has sparked suspicions that the cultural event might be a strategic move to counter the protests. The notice, which went viral on social media, warned residents and visitors…
LAGOS JULY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have said the lack knowledge of the reason for the planned nationwide protest in the country. Daily Trust reports that some persons are mobilising for nationwide protest slated for August 1 to August 10, 2024. Speaking after a closed-door meeting…
LAGOS JULY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-As the planned nationwide protest against bad governance and economic hardship gathers momentum, protesters have listed out their demands. Dockaysworld reports that the protest has been scheduled to be held across all states of the Federation as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, in August. Food and basic commodities prices…
