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…
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…
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…
