LAGOS DECEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Confederation of African Football has imposed a hefty $50,000 fine on Libya and ordered the country to play two matches behind closed doors following supporter and official misconduct during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin in Benghazi on November 18. This latest sanction comes barely two months after…
LAGOS DECEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the late United States President Jimmy Carter as a relentless advocate for justice and human rights worldwide. Peter Obi recalled that the 39th President of the US was instrumental in the fight against Guinea Worm and River Blindness in Africa. In a statement…
LAGOS DECEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The World Bank has fully disbursed a $1.5bn loan to Nigeria following the Federal Government’s implementation of key reforms, including removing fuel subsidies and introducing comprehensive tax policies, The PUNCH reports. The loan, part of the Reforms for Economic Stabilisation to Enable Transformation Development Policy Financing initiative, is among the fastest disbursements…
LAGOS DECEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Jeju Air pilot told air traffic control the passenger plane had suffered a bird strike before it crashed while landing at an airport in South Korea, transport officials revealed on Monday. Following the strike, the pilots declared mayday and signalled their intention to go around. But the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800…
LAGOS DECEMBER 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Jimmy Carter, the oldest living president of the United States, has died at the age of 100. Carter, who was president between 1977 and 1981, died on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, according to The Carter Center. “Our founder, former US President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains,…
LAGOS DECEMBER 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A California woman is out tens of thousands of dollars after sending the money to a scammer she thought was actor Keanu Reeves. Katherine Goodson, 67, said she sent thousands of dollars to the scammers through bitcoin, gift card transactions, and wire transfers over two years, according to KNSD, a local NBC…
LAGOS DECEMBER 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Joint security forces, led by the Anambra State Police Command, have destroyed a camp allegedly operated by unknown gunmen in Nimo community, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. The camp, located in a bush called Owa Land, was reportedly used as a launch pad for attacks across the state and a…
LAGOS DECEMBER 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Some dubious Nigerians have devised a new way to obtain money from their colleagues and acquaintances by pretense. One such tactic involves claiming, “I’m having trouble with my bank network. Can you help me transfer N40,000 to Bright (not a real name)?” Though not a new trend, this tactic has gained momentum…
