LAGOS JULY 9TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-At least nine people were reportedly killed when cult gangs clashed while one of the many cult groups operating in Nigeria celebrated the 7/7 day. Daily Trust could not independently verify the number of those killed but sources said nine were hacked down Sunday and Monday mostly in the southern part of…
LAGOS MARCH 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Christians in Nigeria today join their counterparts all over the world to celebrate Easter which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, symbolising His victory over death. The celebration is culminated by the passion of Christ which was preceded by the season of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer…
LAGOS DECEMBER 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Christmas is around the corner, but it may not be merry for many Nigerians battling rising inflation, which has weakened their purchasing power. The costs of basic items needed to make Christmas a merry one have skyrocketed over the years, with Nigerians having to spend more on food and drinks, clothes and…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Two tout brothers from same parents were on Wednesday afternoon, reportedly lynched and set ablaze by angry mob at Haruna/Bida junction, within the Onitsha Central mosque axis, near Oniitsha Main market, for extorting and robbing tricycle and commercial bus drivers. It was gathered that the brothers, simply identified as Omuma and Sunday,…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen showed no delight after scoring in their 4-1 win over Udinese on Wednesday night. The Super Eagles frontman netted the second goal for the Serie A champions. Osimhen was picked to start the game despite his relationship with the club souring in the past 24 hours. The Nigerian…
LAGOS JULY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Photos emanating online has captured a supporter of Peter Obi at an Orphanage home in Gombe State The supporter decided to follow the instruction given by the labour party presidential aspirant, Peter Gregory Obi on how he wants his birthday to be celebrated The former governor of Anambra state celebrates his birthday…
LAGOS JULY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi said he will not celebrate his birthday anniversary with the current state of Nigeria. Obi stated this in a statement via his verified Twitter handle on Monday. The LP flagbearer said he will not accede to requests by his friends, party members…
LAGOS JUNE 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerians marked the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha on Wednesday with prayers, celebrations and family dinners as many navigated high inflation, a steep currency devaluation and growing transport costs. Africa’s most populous nation is almost equally divided between the predominantly Muslim north and a Christian south, though many southerners are Muslim, including…