Tag: Nigeria
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Muhammadu Buhari signs minimum wage bill into law
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the much awaited National Minimum Wage Bill into law.
April 19, 2019 -
Five years after Boko Haram kidnap, 112 Chibok girls still missing
Aisha Musa Maina digs through an old bag looking for memories of her daughter Hauwa, one of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped five years ago by Boko Haram jihadists in northeastern Nigeria.
April 14, 2019 -
Nigeria nabs wanted Boko Haram commander
Army spokesman Texas Chukwu said the suspect was nabbed by troops in Banki neighbourhood of the northeastern state of Borno.
August 5, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Argentina to make several changes to the line-up
Argentina is expected to make five changes to the line-up.
June 26, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Argentina vs Nigeria: Preview
Argentina have to beat Nigeria to qualify for the next round.
June 26, 2018 -
Messi to have more ball time against Nigeria: Argentina coach
Argentina need to win again Nigeria today to qualify for the next round.
June 26, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Argentina faces do or die test against Nigeria
A win against Argentina will guarantee Nigeria a place in the second round.
June 25, 2018 -
On the brink, Argentina handed a final shot at World Cup salvation
Held by Iceland and humiliated by Croatia, Argentina’s World Cup could already have been all but over, but Lionel Messi and the rest of Jorge Sampaoli’s troubled squad have one final shot at redemption against Nigeria on Tuesday. Victory against the Africans, who Argentina have beaten in all four previous World Cup meetings, will secure …
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June 25, 2018 -
Youthful Nigeria face tough Iceland test
Nigeria take on Iceland on Friday, seeking to salvage their faltering World Cup campaign but wary of the Nordic team’s capacity to go toe to toe with their supposed superiors. Coach Gernot Rohr’s Super Eagles — who brought the youngest squad to Russia, with an average age of around 25 years of age — have …
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June 21, 2018 -
England beat Nigeria at World Cup warm-up match
Nigeria, in Group D, will play their first game on June 16.
June 3, 2018 -
Focus: Destination Nigeria
The Statesman brings to you a weekly focus on countries with which India shares diplomatic ties and friendship. This week’s focus is on Nigeria. Know all about the country.
May 13, 2018 -
At least 45 killed in Nigeria’s village attack
At least 45 people have been confirmed dead and others wounded during an attack in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, media reports said on Sunday. The victims were killed on Saturday afternoon when scores of suspected bandits raided Gwaska village, in Birnin-Gwari area of Kaduna state, Xinhua reported. The group, Birnin-Gwari Vanguards for Security and Good Governance, …
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May 7, 2018 -
13 killed in latest Nigeria church attack
Two Catholic priests and 11 Parishioners killed. Last week, killings took place in Logo, Guma, Makurdi and Naka areas of the central north Benue State by suspected Fulani militia
April 25, 2018 -
Indians kidnapped in Nigeria released: Sushma Swaraj
Three Indian nationals hailing from Himachal Pradesh who were kidnapped in Nigeria have been released, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Wednesday. “We have secured the release of Sushil Kumar, Pankaj Kumar and Ajay Kumar who were abducted in Nigeria,” Sushma Swaraj tweeted. We have secured the release of three Indian nationals Sushil Kumar, …
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April 11, 2018 -
Protest over delay in release of Kangra youth
The family members and villagers of the three abducted youth from Kangra by pirates in Nigeria staged a protest over the delay in their release. “We have not received any call from the kidnappers from past 6 days. We are worried for their lives,” said Raghuvir Dhiman, father of the kidnapped group captain Sushil Kumar. …
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April 3, 2018 -
HP govt to bring the mortal remains of 4 Himachali killed in Iraq
The state government is making all out efforts to bring back the mortal remains of the four youth, from Himachal Pradesh, who were killed by ISIS in Mosul, Iraq. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur informed the house that he had personally got in touch of the four families of the youth. “The killing of the …
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March 26, 2018 -
Congres demands safe release of three Himachali youths kidnapped in Nigeria
Congress party has expressed concern over the safety of three Himachali youth kidnapped in Nigeria and have demanded their release. Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday sought Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur’s intervention to ensure the early release of the three Himachali youth on his own level. He suggested the …
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March 25, 2018