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President Tinubu Ready To Lead Africa- Dele Alake

LAGOS JULY 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Tinubu recognises that Nigeria is being looked upon for leadership, and he is prepared to step up to the challenge. Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President, Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, made this known to State House Correspondents on Saturday following the visit of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló […]

Jul 2 2023 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Corruption In Africa: Nigeria 2023 General Election As A Case Study

By Francess Otome LAGOS JUNE 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)- What is corruption? According to the definition used by the world bank, “It is the abuse of public power for private benefit.” A more neutral definition is that corruption is the intentional non compliance with arm’s length relationship aimed at deriving some advantage from this behavior for oneself […]

Jun 30 2023 | Posted in Features,National | Read More »

Vietnamese Authorities Intercept 600 kg Of Ivory Smuggled From Africa

LAGOS FEBRUARY 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Vietnamese authorities have over the past week seized more than 600 kilograms of ivory smuggled from Africa, the government said on Monday. Trade in ivory is illegal in Vietnam but wildlife trafficking remains widespread. Other items often found smuggled into the country include pangolin scales, rhino horns and tiger carcasses. Customs authorities […]

Feb 6 2023 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Are Military Coups On The Rise In Africa?

LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Military coups were a regular occurrence in Africa in the decades after independence and there is concern they are starting to become more frequent. There were two takeovers in Burkina Faso in 2022 as well as failed coup attempts in Guinea Bissau, The Gambia and the island nation of Sao Tome and […]

Jan 5 2023 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

FIFA World Ranking: Super Eagles Slump Behind Morocco, Cameroon, Two Others

LAGOS DECEMBER 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s failure to participate in the FIFA World Cup has sent the three-time African champions crashing down the global ranking The Super Eagles have suffered a sharp drop in rating in the December FIFA ranking updated just hours after the conclusion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Previously ranked 32nd […]

Dec 21 2022 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »

2022: Nigeria Rated 17th Among Most Dangerous Countries In The World

LAGOS DECEMBER 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Global Peace Index has rated Nigeria as the seventeen most dangerous country in the world in 2022.. The Group described Nigeria as home to multiple criminal syndicates like Area Boys and cultists, stressing that crimes of both violent and petty nature are common throughout the country, in addition to terrorist incidents […]

Dec 18 2022 | Posted in National | Read More »

WWE Expands Talent Hunt To Nigeria, Other Africa Countries

LAGOS NOVEMBER 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-WWWE is catapulting itself into the Mother Continent in a move to increase its globalization efforts. The wrestling organization is deepening its ties to Africa by launching a continent-wide talent search to find its next African superstar. The new campaign is highlighted by a multi-day tryout in Lagos, Nigeria next February, where […]

Nov 10 2022 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »

First Chartered Accountant Of Africa, Pa Akintola Williams Mark 103 Years Birthday

LAGOS AUGUST 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-One of Nigeria’s most prominent living legends, Pa Akintola Williams, clocks 103 on Tuesday, August 9. Pa Williams, the doyen of the accountancy profession in Nigeria, is the first chartered accountant in Africa. He was 30 years old when he achieved that feat. He was born on August 9, 1919 He is […]

Aug 10 2022 | Posted in National | Read More »

Ukraine To Pull Troops, Equipment From U.N. Missions In Europe, Africa

LAGOS MARCH 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ukraine will repatriate troops and equipment, including helicopters, involved in U.N. peacekeeping missions in Africa and Europe to bolster defences at home in the face of Russia’s invasion, a U.N. official said. Russian troops invaded Ukraine nearly two weeks ago, shelling, bombing and besieging its cities and towns and forcing more than […]

Mar 9 2022 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Pastor Promises To Empower Nigerians Above Eighteen Years N1m Each

LAGOS JANUARY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Archbishop Professor Sam Zuga has promised to grant all Nigerians 18 years and above financial freedom to the tune of N1 Million naira each. The archbishop who is the first world’s professor of digital economy via a message posted on his social media platforms hinted on the reasons behind his benevolence. Sam […]

Jan 25 2022 | Posted in National | Read More »