LAGOS MAY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta has appealed to incoming President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinunu to unite Nigeria irrespective of ethnic, political and religious cleavages that may exist. In his speech as the keynote speaker at the inaugural lecture on Saturday, he said the contest is now over and the hardwork of…
LAGOS MAY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Brazil scored two goals late in the first half to beat Nigeria 2-0 Saturday and finish top of Group D at the Under-20 World Cup. Italy also reached the last 16 of the tournament in Argentina with a 3-0 victory against the Dominican Republic, to finish second in the group ahead of…
LAGOS MAY 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria Yet To Qualify For The Round Of 16 Despite Two Wins From Two Games The 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup has reached the penultimate day of the group stage, and there’s sure to be more drama in store. Nigeria’s qualification for the next round of the competition is still in the…
LAGOS MAY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s incoming President Bola Tinubu will inherit anaemic economic growth, record debt and shrinking oil output, but before he can start fixing these pressing problems he will need to secure public support for painful decisions. Life is tough for citizens of Africa’s biggest economy, and a tangle of protectionist economic policies and…
LAGOS MAY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Brazil trounced Dominican Republic 6-0 on Wednesday to keep alive its chances of advancing to the knockout stage of the Under-20 World Cup. The Brazilians are 1-1 and three points behind unbeaten Group D leader Nigeria, which beat Italy 2-0. Nigeria will next face Brazil on Saturday and Italy will take on…
LAGOS MAY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has been released on bail from detention having met his bail conditions. Lawyers representing the music star earlier in the day said he might be released on bail from detention on Tuesday as ordered by the Chief Magistrate, having fulfilled his bail terms. The lawyers, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN)…
LAGOS MAY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa’s biggest – it will produce 650,000 barrels a day, giving it the potential to address the country’s energy supply crisis. First product from the refinery is expected to hit the market by the end of July 2023. Owned by Nigerian industrialist and Africa’s richest man,…
LAGOS MAY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Africa’s biggest oil refinery has been opened in Nigeria, where it is hoped it will alleviate chronic fuel shortages. Nigeria is a major oil producer but most of this is sent abroad while it has to import the refined fuel used in vehicles and elsewhere. As a result the country often faces…