LAGOS AUGUST 6TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Ugandans are mourning the death at 27 of one of the country’s best-known footballers after he was beaten by suspected robbers near his home in the capital, Kampala. Police said David Owori was fatally assaulted after resisting an attempt to steal his mobile phone and other belongings, prompting an outpouring of…
LAGOS JANUARY 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria have become the third country to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles outclassed Algeria 2-0 on Saturday, to progress into the next round of the competition. Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored two quick-fire goals in the second half, to seal an emphatic…
LAGOS JULY 9TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The sweet science has never been short on dream matchups—but some linger longer than others. One of them is the tantalizing clash between two titans of British boxing: the thunderous Olympic gold medalist from Watford and the undefeated giant with a gypsy soul. Fans have been salivating over Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson…
LAGOS MARCH 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Super Eagles’ qualification campaign have taken another twist, as their upcoming opponents, Zimbabwe players, have been promised a $150,000 cash incentive to pull off a shock win against the Cheetahs of Benin and the Super Eagles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Originally, the Warriors, including their technical crew and…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman’s first-half brace was enough to halt Napoli’s winning charge as Atalanta beat Napoli 3-0 on Sunday. A 90+2 minutes goal from Mateo Retegui sealed the victory from the visiting team from Bergamo. Despite Napoli coach Antonio Conte’s meticulous planning, the former Chelsea manager’s efforts to contain Lookman…
LAGOS MAY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Burundi took a giant stride towards the final qualifying round for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup with a staggering 18-0 win over Djibouti in the first leg of their third round tie on Sunday. In a one-sided contest relocated to Ethiopia, the young Burundian stars ran riot, with Esperence Habonima…
LAGOS APRIL 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command said its men have arrested 16 suspects in connection with the murder of a female inspector in front of Taabaa Police Station in Khana local government area of the state. The incident occurred on April 25th while the policewoman identified as Christiana Erekere was on…
LAGOS MARCH 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A cleric, Pastor Olusegun Ojo, had a nasty experience after he organized a crusade and was preaching within the neighborhood as he was brutally attacked and stoned for disturbing the peace of the residents at this critical time of economic hardship. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the incident happened at Atanda Street, Shogunle area…
