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US President Joe Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19, Isolate In White House

LAGOS JULY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Biden, 79, has a runny nose, fatigue and an occasional dry cough, symptoms which he began to experience late on Wednesday, White House physician Kevin O’Connor said in a note released on Thursday. Biden has begun taking the antiviral treatment Paxlovid, O’Connor said. Fully vaccinated and twice boosted, Biden said he was […]

Jul 22 2022 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Ukraine: Pope Calls For Easter Truce Leading To Permanent Peace

LAGOS APRIL 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Pope Francis on Sunday called for an Easter truce in Ukraine, and in an apparent reference to Russia, questioned the value of planting a victory flag “on a heap of rubble”. Francis spoke at the end of a Palm Sunday service for about 50,000 people in St. Peter’s Square, the first time […]

Apr 11 2022 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Russia Plans To Resume Flights With 52 ‘Friendly’ Countries-PM

LAGOS APRIL 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Russia plans to end restrictions on flights to and from 52 countries after April 9, part of its plans to reduce measures taken to slow the spread of COVID-19, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Monday. Russia plans to resume flights to and from Argentina, South Africa and other “friendly countries”, Mishustin […]

Apr 5 2022 | Posted in National | Read More »

Jehovah’s Witnesses To Resume In-Person Services Globally Next Month

LAGOS MARCH 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-All congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses across the world are being encouraged to begin holding in-person meetings during the week of April 1. For most of the last two years, buildings for worship have remained closed globally due to the risks associated with meeting in person. Jehovah’s Witnesses in the U.S. also suspended […]

Mar 27 2022 | Posted in National | Read More »

Former US President Barack Obama Tests Positive For COVID-19

Former President Barack Obama has tested for positive for COVID-19, he announced on Twitter on Sunday. Former First Lady Michelle Obama has tested negative so far, Obama said. “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise,” the former president tweeted. “Michelle and I […]

Mar 14 2022 | Posted in Health,International | Read More »

How Bashir Jamoh Takes NIMASA To A Greater Stride Within Two Years

By Oghenekevwe Laba LAGOS MARCH 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In his valedictory speech, the immediate past Director General Of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside, while handling over to the incumbent DG of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh said having ended his tenure, he could not wish for a better person to take over from […]

Mar 7 2022 | Posted in Business,National | Read More »

AFCON 2021: Tunisia Coach, 12 Players To Miss Eagle Tie For Contacting COVID-19

LAGOS JANUARY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Tunisian coach Mondher Kebaier and twelve players will miss the Group-16 clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday after contracting COVID-19. Kebaier was absent during the pre-match press conference on Saturday at the media centre of the Roumdje Adjia Stadium, Garoua. Jalal Al-Qadri, Tunisia’s assistant coach, addressed journalists during the […]

Jan 23 2022 | Posted in National,Sports | Read More »

Top Aides Of Pope Francis Test Positive For COVID-19

LAGOS JANUARY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Vatican on Tuesday said the second and third ranking Vatican officials under Pope Francis have tested positive for COVID-19. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who is secretary of state, had slight symptoms, and the deputy secretary of state, Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra, had no symptoms, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. He said both […]

Jan 18 2022 | Posted in International,National | Read More »

Messi Trains Alone As It ‘Takes Longer Than Expected’ To Recover From Covid-19

LAGOS JANUARY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lionel Messi said on Thursday he needs more time to recover before playing again after contracting Covid-19 earlier this month. Paris Saint-Germain star Messi, 34, tested positive while on holiday in his hometown of Rosario before flying back to the French capital on January 5. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has missed […]

Jan 14 2022 | Posted in National | Read More »

COVID-19:U.S. Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Warning For Canada

LAGOS JANUARY 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. State Department on Monday advised against travel to neighboring Canada because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases as the Omicron variant spreads. The CDC elevated its travel recommendation to “Level Four: Very High” for Canada, telling Americans they should avoid […]

Jan 11 2022 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »