LAGOS JULY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-US intelligence discovered earlier this year that the Russian government planned to assassinate the chief executive of a powerful German arms manufacturer that has been producing artillery shells and military vehicles for Ukraine, according to five US and western officials familiar with the episode. The plot was one of a series of Russian plans to…
LAGOS MAY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-AFP Sport picks out five star names to look out for at Euro 2024 in Germany. Jude Bellingham (England) Fresh from helping Real Madrid to La Liga and Champions League glory in his first season in Spain, Jude Bellingham turns his attention to trying to end England’s 58-year wait for major tournament…
LAGOS JANUARY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained by customs officers at the Munich airport on Wednesday for not declaring a luxury watch he was wearing while traveling to Austria, a customs spokesperson confirmed to CBS News. Schwarzenegger, 76, was detained for three hours at the airport in Germany, a source familiar with the incident told CBS…
LAGOS DECEMBER 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Germany have lifted the Under-17 FIFA World Cup for a first time after a thrilling penalty shootout victory against France at the Stadion Manahan in Indonesia on Saturday. Germany took the lead from the penalty spot on 29 minutes through forward Paris Brunner. They doubled their lead just after half-time when Noah…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-This move comes as Germany has seen a significant number of initial asylum applications from Nigerians in 2023, with a comparatively low recognition rate….CONTINUE READING In response to this, the Nigerian authorities have been reluctant to accept individuals without proper identification documents, leaving around 12,500 Nigerians in Germany in a state of…
LAGOS OCTOBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has regained freedom after over two years of incarceration in the Republic of Benin. A video clip showing Mr Adeyemo announcing his freedom and appreciating his supporters circulated on social media platforms on Sunday. “I am now free to return to Nigeria…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has emerged as the world’s most cryptocurrency-aware nation, according to the results of a global survey conducted by ConsenSys and YouGov. The survey aimed to provide insights into how various countries perceive cryptocurrencies and the broader Web3 ecosystem. The primary findings of the poll suggest that Nigeria and…
LAGOS AUGUST 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian Super Falcons have clinched a noteworthy position among the top 10 teams in the recently released FIFA Women’s World Cup rankings, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2023 Women’s World Cup tournament concluded on Sunday, August 20, 2023, with Spain claiming victory over the Lionesses of England in the final, securing their first-ever…