LAGOS JANUARY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former international, Waidi Akanni says the Super Eagles failed to prepare for penalty shootout in their defeat to Morocco. The Atlas Lions edged out the Super Eagles 4-2 on penalities in their semi-final encounter in Rabat on Thursday night. Both teams could not be separated after 120 minutes of football. Morocco converted…
LAGOS DECEMBER 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has vowed not to deputize any presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. There has been speculation that the former governor would deputize ex-vice president, Atiku Abubakar, who is likely emerging as the flagbearer of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. But speaking at an event in…
By Omo Okoro LAGOS DECEMBER 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian economy is currently navigating one of its most tumultuous periods in recent history. With inflation eroding purchasing power and the cost of living skyrocketing, the resilience of the average Nigerian is being tested daily. Yet, in this fragile economic climate, the debate surrounding the proposed amendment…
LAGOS DECEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The All Progressives Congress (APC) screening committee has barred Iyiola Omisore, former national secretary of the party, and six other aspirants from contesting the Osun governorship primary scheduled for December 13. The committee said the disqualification follows gaps and irregularities contained in the aspirants’ nomination documents. The panel’s report advised stakeholders in…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria Coach Eric Chelle Alleges DR Congo Official Used Voodoo During Penalty Shootout Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has revealed the reason behind the heated confrontation between him and the DR Congo technical staff at the end of the World Cup playoff final. Speaking after the match, Chelle explained that tensions…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia, has revealed why Rwandan players injured Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s 1-0 win over the Amamubi on Saturday. Osimhen was injured in the first half of Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Nigerian coach Eric Chelle earlier expressed uncertainty over…
LAGOS SEPTEMBR 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Chelsea player has turned down a salary that is around five times more than he currently earns to stay at the club. We’ve seen a pretty hectic transfer window and a hectic deadline day. Even though Chelsea only loaned in a player from Brighton on deadline day, there was plenty going…
LAGOS AUGUST 26TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he is in a hurry to see Nigeria rise to greatness. He said he is “getting close” to his departure lounge in life. Obasanjo made the remark while speaking on his new book, Nigeria: Past and Future, where he assessed the country’s leadership journey and issued stern…