LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The World Bank has blacklisted 58 Nigerian companies and individuals for engaging in corrupt practices, a move which comes as part of the institution’s ongoing efforts to uphold integrity and transparency in its projects and operations. Among those affected are 39 Nigerian companies previously debarred by the African Development Bank (AfDB), along…
LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Storms battered Texas and Louisiana late Thursday and early Friday with destructive winds and torrential rain, leaving at least four dead, roads flooded and more than 1 million homes and businesses without power — as more floods Friday could plague parts of the Gulf Coast. At least four people died as the…
LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria Human Right Lawyer Chief (Barr,) Malcolm Omirhobo has condemned Federal Government approval of N90bn subsidy for the cost of pilgrimage for 2024 hajj. According to Saharareporters the Nigerian Government says it has spent the sum of N90 billion to subsidise the cost of the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage for citizens. This was…
LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The driver and passengers of a commercial bus scampered for safety when the vehicle conveying them burst into fire at the Falomo Bridge inward Ikoyi axis in Lagos on Thursday. Luck however smiled on the commuters as they all escaped unhurt from the bus as the inferno raged from the vehicle. Popular…
LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Real Madrid have the best history in the UEFA Champions League. They have won 14 Champions League titles and this season, they are presented with the opportunity to win a 15th, setting themselves even further apart from AC Milan. First, though, they must beat Borussia Dortmund in London, England, on June 1st….
LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Hon Bello Hassan Shinkafi, a member representing Zurmi and Shinkafi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has lamented the impacts of deadly activities of armed bandits that have been attacking several communities in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The lawmaker told BBC Hausa Service, on Tuesday, that over 50…
LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-World champion N’Golo Kante will make a surprise return to international football as France coach Didier Deschamps announced Thursday the 25 players that will make up the French squad at Euro 2024. Kante left English side Chelsea last summer to join Saudi club Al Ittihad and has not represented France since June…
LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Imo State Police Command has announced the arrest of suspected killers of Major General Richard Duru (rtd). The Police operatives also recovered 552 live rounds of ammunition from the suspects. Briefing journalists at the Police Command headquarters in Owerri, the State capital, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Henry Okoye,…
