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Iranian Shot Dead For Celebrating Team’s Defeat, World Cup Exit

LAGOS DECEMBER 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-An Iranian man was shot dead by security forces after Iran’s national team lost to the US and exited the World Cup, as anti-government demonstrations took place inside and outside the stadium in Qatar and across Iran. Mehran Samak, 27, was shot dead after honking his car horn in Bandar Anzali, a […]

Dec 2 2022 | Posted in National | Read More »

Four Students Missing At Lagos Beach While Celebrating Completion Of WASC

LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Tragedy struck on Tuesday at the Elegushi Beach, in the Lekki area of Lagos State, after four teenagers drowned while swimming in the water. PUNCH Metro gathered that 10 secondary school leavers, aged between 14 and 15, went to swim at the beach to celebrate the completion of their West African Senior […]

Aug 17 2022 | Posted in National | Read More »

Thousands Expected To Celebrate End Of Ramadan At Turkey Dome Arena First Since 2019

LAGOS APRIL 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ramadan, the holy month in which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, comes to an end the evening of Sunday, May 1. Large- and small-scale celebrations are planned to mark the occasion. Eid al-Fitr at Dome Arena For the first time since 2019, thousands of Muslims are expected to gather on May […]

Apr 29 2022 | Posted in National | Read More »

Ijaw Kingdom Of Ogulagha Celebrates Worthy And God’s Ordained Monarch On His Birthday

By Onos Awhawa LAGOS MARCH 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Hurray, today, Sunday 27th, March, 2022, is the birthday of a worthy and God’s ordained monarch, His Royal Majesty, Elder Capt King Joseph I. Timiyan JP, the Paramount Ruler, oil-rich Ogulagha Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. As you read the piece, celebration mood adequately been […]

Mar 27 2022 | Posted in National | Read More »

Senegal President Declares National Public Holiday To Celebrate AFCON Cup Win

LAGOS FEBRUARY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Senegal’s President Macky Sall declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate the national football team’s first ever African Cup of Nations crown following their victory against Egypt, public television announced. Sall, who had been due to visit Comoros at the end of a trip that took in Egypt and Ethiopia, cancelled the […]

Feb 7 2022 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »

Jehovah’s Witnesses Mark 100 Years Presence In Nigeria

LAGOS DECEMBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Jehovah’s Witness celebrated the religious group’s 100 years presence in Nigeria on Sunday since its presence in 1921. The celebratory centenary event was a three–hour programme titled, ‘History-100 Years of Courage! Jehovah’s Witness in Nigeria’. The programme featured the organisation’s early beginnings in the country from 1921 broken into segments; “1921-1946: Small […]

Dec 13 2021 | Posted in National | Read More »

Taliban Celebrate Beheading Of Afghan Soldier In Grisly Video

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Taliban beheaded an Afghan soldier, then chanted praise to their leader while holding the severed head of their victim by his hair in a video posted in a private Taliban chat room. The 36-second video, which was obtained by the Washington Examiner, was posted a week ago. It’s unclear when it […]

Sep 11 2021 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Family Disowns Sanwo-Olu’s Aide, Joe Igbokwe For Celebrating Kanu’s Arrest

LAGOS JULY 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-A well known member of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, and the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Drainage and Water Resources, Joe Igbokwe has been disowned by his family members in Nnewi, Anambra State. A well known member of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, and the Special […]

Jul 3 2021 | Posted in National | Read More »

George Floyd Gigantic Statues Unveiled As US Cities Celebrate Juneteenth

LAGOS JUNE 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-It was a quick turnaround for federal employers to recognize Juneteenth as a new federal holiday. But some cities were ready with new statues honoring George Floyd, whose killing by police in Minneapolis last year sparked a nationwide racial justice movement. In New York City, Terrence Floyd, George Floyd’s brother, unveiled a […]

Jun 20 2021 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

45 Crushed To Death, Over 150 Injured In A Stampede In Israel

LAGOS MAY 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than 45 people were crushed to death and more than 150 people hurt, including many in critical condition, in a stampede after midnight Thursday at a mass gathering to celebrate the Lag B’Omer holiday at Mount Meron, medics said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the incident “a terrible disaster,” promised […]

May 1 2021 | Posted in International,National | Read More »