LAGOS AUGUST 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Thirty years after guiding Nigeria to its first and only Olympic football gold medal, former Dream Team coach Johannes “Bonfrère” Jo has expressed disappointment that the Nigerian government is yet to recognise or reward his role in one of the nation’s greatest sporting achievements, The PUNCH reports. Bonfrère led a talented generation…
LAGOS AUGUST 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than 21 persons are feared dead, with 37 others abducted as heavily armed terrorists launched an attack on Tsamaye community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Thousands of residents also fled their homes after the second attack on the community in a week. According to an eyewitness, the…
LAGOS AUGUST 5TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-At age 49, Brock Lesnar has finally put a bow on one of the most decorated combat sports careers of all-time. The former WWE and UFC champion announced his retirement from combat sports Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show” following his much-celebrated WWE program with Oba Femi, which culminated in a Hell…
LAGOS AUGUST 4TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Shell will continue to support Nigeria in its efforts to build a secure energy future through investments and efficient delivery of its businesses in Nigeria. “We continue to invest in Nigeria’s future through our projects, our people, and our enduring confidence in the potential of this nation,” General Manager, Development and…
LAGOS AUGUST 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Suspected gun runner has allegedly disappeared after collecting ₦95 million from a bandit leader in Katsina State with a promise to supply firearms, according to claims made during a recent interview. The allegation was made by Abdullahi Aliyu, popularly known as General, while speaking on NTA Hausa. According to him, the…
LAGOS AUGUST 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-An intelligence-led operation by the Department of State Services (DSS), has resulted in the death of over 60 suspected bandits in Bakori Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Security sources disclosed that one notorious bandit kingpin, Idi Abasu Aiki, believed to be responsible for several cases of attacks by bandits…
LAGOS AUGUST 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-At least 12 people have been killed, including a father and his two sons who were burnt alive, after heavily armed bandits launched a deadly midnight attack on Lajinge village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident reportedly lasted for about four hours without any security intervention,…
LAGOS AUGUST 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-A small plane carrying tourists has crashed in Peru, killing all 13 people on board, according to local news reports and Peruvian officials. The aircraft, a Cessna Caravan C-208, had been flying over Nazca Lines archaeological site when it went down on Saturday. Eleven passengers and two pilots were on board. The…
