LAGOS MARCH 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than two female students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, have reportedly died following a stampede that occurred at the university’s convocation square on Friday. The convocation square was the venue for the distribution of palliatives to the students by the Nasarawa State government. A source within the university told PUNCH…
LAGOS MARCH 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-At least 21 people have lost their lives in a devastating suicide bombing that rocked the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, as reported by a doctor at the regional hospital. The Taliban government, however, has disclosed a significantly lower death toll, citing three casualties. Police officials have confirmed numerous injuries resulting from…
LAGOS MARCH 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Anthony Joshua‘s plans to become a three-time world heavyweight champion have suffered a setback, according to Talk Sport. The two-time former unified world heavyweight champion is in a prime position to fight for the IBF title, crucial for his ambition as it would make him a mandatory challenger for the winner of…
LAGOS MARCH 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Operatives of Ondo State Police Command have arrested a 17-year-old girl simply identified as Wunmi for allegedly stabbing her foster mother, Mrs. Funmilayo Adelayi, to death. The incident reportedly happened at Oda, Akure, the residence of the deceased, last Wednesday. This was contained in a statement released by the State Police Spokesperson,…
LAGOS MARCH 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-In continuation of his nationwide tour during the sacred Ramadan season, Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, made a stop at the Barkin-Iku Suleja Niger State Central Mosque. During his visit, Obi offered aid to approximately 100 individuals and broke the Ramadan fast with about 1000 devout…
LAGOS MARCH 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Following the directive of the Federal Government, the Nigerian Sanctions Committee on Monday, March 18, revealed the identities of 15 entities including nine individuals and six Bureau De Change firms that have been sanctioned over alleged terrorism financing. The nine individuals under sanctions are Tukur Mamu Yusuf Ghazali Muhammad Sani Abubakar Muhammad…
LAGOS MARCH 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Some residents of Lagos State have claimed that the food items being sold at the discounted market recently launched by the state government are actually expensive in comparison to the actual market prices. Recall that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu had earlier stated that the “Ounje Eko” food markets would sell food…
LAGOS MARCH 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Dangote Group, Nestle Nigeria and MTN Nigeria, alongside four of Nigeria’s most capitalised companies, lost N1.7tn to the depreciation of the naira in 2023. According to an analysis of their financial statements published on the website of the Nigerian Exchange Group, the listed firms incurred significant losses in the 2023 financial year,…
