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Man Nabbed With N2.2bn Worth Of Cocaine At Abuja International Airport

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-A Nigerian, Okey Eze, who claims to be a tiler by profession has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja with 350 wraps of cocaine worth over N2.3billion in street value. The 38-year-old Eze, from Orji River, in Oji-River Local […]

Sep 23 2021 | Posted in National | Read More »

Brazil Vs Argentina Match Suspended Four Minutes Into Game

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was suspended on Sunday. Brazilian health officials took to the field to accuse a number of Argentine players of breaking COVID-19 quarantine rules. Just five minutes after kickoff, officials walked onto the pitch and led off the trio of Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso […]

Sep 6 2021 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »

How Arrest Of Igboho In Benin Brings Out Yoruba Unity Worldwide

By David Adenekan LAGOS AUGUST 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-To say the trial and travail of Chief Sunday Adeyemo (aka Igboho Oosa) in Republic of Benin is the best unifying force that has happened to the Yoruba nation in this generation, is to say the least. Moreover, if not for the trial and travail of their kinsman, Chief […]

Aug 2 2021 | Posted in Features,National | Read More »

Brazil Police Drug Raid In Rio de Janeiro Slum Leaves Twenty Five Dead

LAGOS MAY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A bloody, hourslong gunbattle in a Rio de Janeiro slum echoed into Friday, with authorities saying the police mission killed two dozen criminals while residents and activists claimed human rights abuses. It was just after sunrise Thursday when dozens of officers from Rio de Janeiro state’s civil police stormed Jacarezinho, a favela […]

May 7 2021 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Nigeria Bans Travellers From India, Brazil, Turkey Over Rampant Spread Of COVID-19

LAGOS MAY 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria will ban travellers coming from India, Brazil and Turkey because of concerns about the rampant spread of coronavirus in those countries, a presidential committee said on Sunday. “Non-Nigerian passport holders and non-residents who visited Brazil, India or Turkey within Fourteen (14) days preceding travel to Nigeria, shall be denied entry into […]

May 3 2021 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

Liverpool Goalkeeper, Alisson’s Father Drowns In Brazil

LAGOS FEBRUARY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Two Brazilian clubs have expressed condolences following the sudden death of the father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Fluminense posted on social media Thursday that it’s deeply sorry for the death of José Agostinho Becker. Alisson’s brother, Muriel, is a goalkeeper at Fluminense. Internacional, where both Alisson and Muriel played, also offered […]

Feb 25 2021 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »

NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Worth N32bn, Arrest Two At Apapa Tin-Can Port

LAGOS FEBRUARY 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has continued its offensive action against drug barons and cartels in Nigeria with the latest seizure of 40 parcels of cocaine weighing 43.11kilogram (100.05pds), with an estimated street value of over N32 billion. The consignment containing the illicit drug was put under surveillance by operatives of […]

Feb 10 2021 | Posted in Business,National | Read More »

Female Boxer ‘Arrested For Allegedly Beating 61-Year-Old Husband To Death’

LAGOS DECEMBER 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A leading woman boxer has been arrested in Switzerland on suspicion of killing her husband, according to reports on Monday. Viviane Obenauf, a three-time challenger for world boxing titles, is reportedly being held on suspicion of beating her husband to death with a blunt object. The 34-year-old Ms Obenauf was born in […]

Dec 8 2020 | Posted in International,National,Sports | Read More »

Ronaldinho To Be ‘Set Free From House Arrest In Paraguay After Four Months’

LAGOS AUGUST 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Brazil and Barcelona star Ronaldinho is to be released after four months under house arrest in Paraguay, according to reports. The 40-year-old Brazil World Cup winner was arrested for allegedly trying to enter the South American country on a fake passport in March. Ronaldinho, along with brother and manager Roberto de […]

Aug 3 2020 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Covid-19:Brazil Drops FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup Bid

LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Brazil has pulled out of the race to host the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup just two weeks before the successful bid is announced. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), the country’s national soccer body, said its government did not want to sign guarantees required to hold the event owing to Covid-19. Brazil […]

Jun 10 2020 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »