LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Bayern Munich’s pre-season preparations took a worrying turn during their Telekom Cup encounter with RB Leipzig when Musiala collapsed on the pitch. The incident occurred late in the second half, just moments after the 23-year-old had found the back of the net to help secure a 3-1 victory for the Bavarian…
LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Southeast Asian nation of Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 40 people. The quake struck to the north of Flores Island in the eastern part of the country in the early hours of the morning, sparking panic as people fled into the streets amid crumbling…
LAGOS AUGUST 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Capital Territory’s domestic debt has risen more than fourfold since Nyesom Wike assumed office as minister of the FCT in August 2023, moving the territory from among Nigeria’s least indebted sub-national governments to the second-highest debtor, PREMIUM TIMES analysis of data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) has shown. When Mr Wike…
LAGOS AUGUST 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Union Bank of Nigeria has attained certification under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 4.0.1, the foremost global standard governing the protection of payment card account data. The certification took effect on 11 August 2026. PCI DSS sets a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to…
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the safe release of the Chairman of Jezco Group, Joseph Ezeokafor, and a reverend sister, ten days after they were abducted by armed men in the Ifite-Awka area of Anambra State. The victims, according to the Police, were picked up by a family member at…
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has visited Otukpo-Nobi and the people of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State to condole with victims and families affected by the recent attack in the community. Obi, during the condolence visit, commiserated with families who…
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS) – Polaris Bank has hosted some children of its employees to a memorable day of fun, learning and workplace discovery as part of its commitment to strengthening employee engagement and creating meaningful experiences for staff and their families. The “Bring Your Child to Work” programme, which welcomed children aged six…
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Heavy flooding triggered by torrential rainfall has forced the traditional ruler of Obosi Kingdom in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Chidubem Iweka III, out of his palace. The flooding reportedly overwhelmed parts of the community following intense rainfall, leaving the monarch’s palace and surrounding areas badly affected….
