LAGOS MARCH 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Captain of the senior national team of Nigeria William Troost-Ekong tendered an apology to his teammates for his error that led to the goal that helped Zimbabwe secure a 1-1 draw at the death in Uyo yesterday in the world cup qualifiers, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Ekong was beaten too easily leaving goalkeeper Stanley…
LAGOS MARCH 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former England and Gladiators star John Fashanu is on police bail after being arrested over a land dispute. The 62-year-old, who featured for the likes of Wimbledon and Aston Villa, is accused of criminal conspiracy, threat to life, intimidation, trespass, and obtaining by false pretence in Nigeria, where he now resides. Fashanu denies…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The traditional ruler of Oriendu autonomous community, HRH Eze Philip Ajomiwe, has raised the alarm over the discovery of over 30 unidentified bodies of suspected ritual killings in his community. He said the victims had been found on Imo River in Oriendu autonomous community, while speaking with his cabinet on Sunday in…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-According to The Peoples Person Manchester United have taken a major step in their pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, reportedly submitting a verbal offer after agreeing to pay his release clause at Napoli. The 26-year-old forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has been in red-hot form, scoring 17 goals in 23…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Angry youths have allegedly set fire to a police division in Ifon, the headquarters of Ose Local Government Area in Ondo State, following the reported death of a boy in police custody due to alleged torture. According to sources, the protesters carried out the act after learning of the victim’s death, while…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has filed a suit against the Assembly and the new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, challenging the legality of his sack. Obasa, in the suit which is yet to be assigned to a judge,…
LAGOS JANUARY 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the rising wave of crimes, particularly kidnappings, across the nation. This was made known in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday. The former governor of Anambra State stated that the escalating wave of…
LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit Monday in a surprise move after disagreeing with Justin Trudeau over US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Freeland also stepped down as finance minister, and her resignation marked the first open dissent against Prime Minister Trudeau from within his cabinet and may threaten his hold…