LAGOS APRIL 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that she opposed a ban on songs glorifying drug traffickers, after violence erupted at a concert by an artist famous for singing “narcocorridos.” Luis R. Conriquez was forced to flee a stage over the weekend when fans rioted in response to his announcement that he was…
LAGOS APRIL 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has strongly criticised the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s latest track, “Tell Your Papa,” which is critical of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking with Punch on Thursday, PMAN President, Pretty Okafor, argued that the NBC’s decision to ban the song could backfire…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Malaysia has announced that it will ban natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on June 30, 2025, prohibiting the registration of new NGVs starting from July 1, 2025, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. The decision was prompted by safety concerns, as typical NGV tanks have a safe usage period of 15 years. With…
LAGOS OCTOBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The family name may be best associated with international terrorism. But in recent years, Omar bin Laden lived a quiet life in the genteel French region of Normandy painting landscapes. On Tuesday, however, France banned him from the country for what authorities say were comments “glorifying” 9/11. Omar, son of Osama, had…
LAGOS JULY 15TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Lagos Lawyer and Human Right Activist, Chief (Barr.) Malcolm Omirhobo has lambasted Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, banned on market groups in the town over their roles in current high cost of food items in the community. Omirhobo reminded the Ooni of Ife that he has no right or constitutional powers…
LAGOS JUNE 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The German police have issued a warning to English fans ahead of the Euros and encouraged them to smoke cannabis instead of drinking alcohol, according to reports. Mail Sport revealed earlier in the week that the German police force had demanded the VELTINS Arena serve Three Lions fans low-alcohol beer ahead of their…
LAGOS MAY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-France on Wednesday said it was imposing a state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia for at least 12 days, boosting police deployments and banning video app TikTok in a bid to quell deadly unrest that has left four people dead. The emergency measures give authorities greater powers…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal has banned Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba for four years after a drug test in August showed levels of testosterone that could not be created naturally. Should Pogba serve the full length of the suspension, it seems likely that his career is over. Pogba, who turns 31 next month,…