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…
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…
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…
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…
LAGOS MARCH 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Allegations have emerged this Saturday saying several Tanzanians have been arrested and locked up after they decided to party and celebrate while the country is mourning the passing away of President John Pombe Magufuli. According to sources, Tanzanians who support the opposition party CHADEMA yesterday slaughtered a goat, had several alcoholic drinks,…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-After waiting days for results, on Saturday ABC News can characterize Former Vice President Joe Biden as the apparent winner of the presidency. Parts of the nation erupted in celebration as the news was called and scenes of cheering and singing flooded social media Saturday. Biden’s apparent win is historic because he…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-78 year old Pastor Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has just taken delivery of a brand new helicopter, registered with initials, ‘5N-EAA’ representing ‘Enoch Adejare Adeboye’ Church Gists reports that the brand new helicopter ‘5N-EAA’ is presently parked in the Winners’ Chapel owned hangar ‘Dominion…
LAGOS MARCH 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Celebrations and events will be held around the world on Monday, 9 March to mark Commonwealth Day. This year’s event is centred around the theme ‘Delivering a Common Future’, highlighting how the 54 member countries in the Commonwealth family are ‘innovating, connecting and transforming’ to help achieve some of its biggest goals…