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Nigeria withdraws 2010 World Cup bid

Nigeria withdraws 2010 World Cup bid

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

World condemns Nigeria blasts; toll rises to 15

World condemns Nigeria blasts; toll rises to 15

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

The world on Saturday condemned the three explosions that rattled Nigeria's 50th independence day in Abuja and claimed 15 lives. Condemning the attacks, Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan promised that those behind the act "will pay dearly for this heinous crime." Nigeria's former colonial master Britain condemned the act and promised to help the oil-rich African nation in bringing the attackers to book.

G20 Summit: The biggest challenge India faces is...

G20 Summit: The biggest challenge India faces is...

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The biggest question looming over the summit is whether there will be a joint leaders' declaration in view of the sharp differences between the West and the Russia-China combine on the text to describe the Ukraine conflict in the document.

President suspends Nigeria football team for 2 yrs

President suspends Nigeria football team for 2 yrs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan has suspended the national soccer team from international competition for the next two years following their poor performance in the World Cup, a senior adviser said on Wednesday.

Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Nigeria; both qualify

Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Nigeria; both qualify

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2 in another entertaining World Cup match on Wednesday.

Bombs, gunfire kill over 100 at mosque in Nigeria

Bombs, gunfire kill over 100 at mosque in Nigeria

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Gunmen set off three bombs and opened fire on worshippers at the central mosque in north Nigeria's biggest city Kano, killing at least 120 people on Friday, witnesses and police said, in an attack that bore the hallmarks of Islamist Boko Haram militants.

Nigeria ban fully lifted, Bosnia under threat

Nigeria ban fully lifted, Bosnia under threat

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Nigeria's ban from international soccer has been fully lifted after court actions against members of the federation were dropped, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Friday.

4 abducted Indians freed in Nigeria

4 abducted Indians freed in Nigeria

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Family members were overjoyed when the three Tamils and a Maharashtrian, abducted by gunmen in Nigeria, were released on Tuesday morning.

Ameobi scores blinder as Nigeria draw with Italy

Ameobi scores blinder as Nigeria draw with Italy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Italy and Nigeria played out a thrilling 2-2 draw which included a goal-of-the-season contender from Shola Ameobi in an entertaining friendly at Fulham's Craven Cottage on Monday.

Indian marine engineer held captive in Nigeria returns, thanks Centre

Indian marine engineer held captive in Nigeria returns, thanks Centre

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Bhardwaj, an engineer in Singapore-based shipping company Transocean Limited, was kidnapped along with four colleagues from different countries when their ship Sampatiki was at sea, around 30 nautical miles off Nigerian capital Lagos.

Odemwingie goal ends long Nigeria wait, knocks Bosnia out

Odemwingie goal ends long Nigeria wait, knocks Bosnia out

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Nigeria beat Bosnia 1-0 on Saturday to record their first World Cup finals victory since 1998 and condemn the European team to an early exit in their first appearance at the tournament.

Nigeria's Kaita gets death threats after red card

Nigeria's Kaita gets death threats after red card

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

Nigeria midfielder Sani Kaita has been inundated with death threats from home after he was sent off in the Super Eagles' 2-1 loss to Greece in their Group B World Cup match on Thursday.

IOC to buy stake in Nigeria refinery

IOC to buy stake in Nigeria refinery

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Indian Oil Corporation, the country's largest downstream company, has major plans for Nigeria, the world's eighth largest exporter of crude oil.

India takes 'diplomatic' route to allay Nigeria

India takes 'diplomatic' route to allay Nigeria

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

India on Thursday said it was in "diplomatic dialogue" with Nigeria after that country raised the killing of one of its nationals in Goa last week and noted that it was expecting a report from the state government in the matter by Thursday.

Nigeria crush Mexico to win record fourth under-17 title

Nigeria crush Mexico to win record fourth under-17 title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Nigeria won the World under-17 championship for a record fourth time on Friday, overpowering holders Mexico 3-0 in the final in Abu Dhabi, helped by two defensive mistakes.

Nigeria secretly plotting to end Greek odyssey

Nigeria secretly plotting to end Greek odyssey

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Nigeria are keeping everyone guessing about their plans for the World Cup Group B match with Greece on Thursday, training in seclusion on the Indian Ocean coast since their defeat by Argentina.

Essar acquires oil block in Nigeria

Essar acquires oil block in Nigeria

Rediff.com19 May 2007

Essar Energy Holdings, a part of the Essar group, has acquired an oil and gas exploration block in Nigeria in the latest round of bidding. The shallow offshore block is completely owned by Essar Energy.

India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, highlighting the remarkable achievement by the world's most populous nation.

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Images from the FIFA Women's World Cup matches played on Tuesday.

Nigeria crash: Foreign diplomats seek bodies of victims

Nigeria crash: Foreign diplomats seek bodies of victims

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

India and other foreign countries have asked Nigeria to quickly release the bodies of their nationals killed in a plane crash in Lagos that claimed the lives of 153 people on board and an unknown number on the ground.

Colombia reach first World Cup quarters; France advance

Colombia reach first World Cup quarters; France advance

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

While Catalina Usme fired Colombia to a 1-0 win over Jamaica, France entered the quarters with a win over Morocco.

Nigeria name Mikel in World Cup squad

Nigeria name Mikel in World Cup squad

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Injured Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel was named on Monday in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup. A knee injury kept the 23-year-old out of the London club's last three games in the title run-in but Nigeria Lars Lagerback is banking on his return to fitness for the tournament in South Africa starting next month.

Nigeria Calling: Indians beware!

Nigeria Calling: Indians beware!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Nigerian scams are known to e-mail users around the globe, but this one was new because the message had come from my brother's e-mail account.

Communal clashes in Nigeria claim 192 lives

Communal clashes in Nigeria claim 192 lives

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

At least 192 people have been killed in clashes between Muslims and Christians in Nigeria, even as the country's Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan ordered country's military to step up efforts to put an end to the communal violence in the north of the country.

China apologises to Nigeria over fake drugs

China apologises to Nigeria over fake drugs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

China has formally apologised to Nigeria for alleged export of fake drugs including some labelled as 'Made in India' by some Chinese firms to the country and assured to take punitive action against those involved in the scandal.

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Addo joins Roberto Martinez (Belgium), Carlos Queiroz (Iran) and Gerardo Martino (Mexico) as coaches who immediately left their jobs after World Cup elimination this week.

Rice Economy Faces Turmoil as El Nino Turns Up Heat

Rice Economy Faces Turmoil as El Nino Turns Up Heat

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

In the coming months, globally as well as in India, rice might remain a hot potato.

Para TT at CWG: Bhavina wins gold, bronze for Sonalben

Para TT at CWG: Bhavina wins gold, bronze for Sonalben

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Bhavina Patel wins gold in women's singles classes 3-5 category

World Cup warm-up: Belgium cruise past Egypt; Nigeria lose

World Cup warm-up: Belgium cruise past Egypt; Nigeria lose

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Belgium hammered the final nail into Egypt's halting World Cup warm-up campaign with an assured 3-0 win in Brussels on Wednesday that settled some nerves among the fancied hosts.

ONGC bags oil block in Nigeria

ONGC bags oil block in Nigeria

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

U-17 Women's WC: India's campaign ends with Brazil thrashing

U-17 Women's WC: India's campaign ends with Brazil thrashing

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Title contenders Germany and Nigeria on Monday qualified for the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup from Group B with wins over New Zealand and Chile respectively.

African Nations Cup: Nigeria show heavyweight status with win

African Nations Cup: Nigeria show heavyweight status with win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Nigeria ended almost two decades without success and returned to their role as a continental heavyweight after edging Burkina Faso 1-0 in the African Nations Cup final on Sunday.

Two Indians kidnapped in Nigeria

Two Indians kidnapped in Nigeria

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

The kidnapping took place in the oil heartland of southern Nigeria.

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Iran and Nigeria laboured to the first stalemate of a scintillating World Cup on Monday with a dismal 0-0 draw that left both sides still chasing their first victory at a finals since 1998.

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Iran and Nigeria laboured to the first stalemate of a scintillating World Cup on Monday with a dismal 0-0 draw that left both sides still chasing their first victory at a finals since 1998.

India seeks 36% hike in oil from Nigeria

India seeks 36% hike in oil from Nigeria

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

India imported 13.2 million tonnes of crude oil from Nigeira in 2009-10.

PM to visit Nigeria to enhance bilateral ties

PM to visit Nigeria to enhance bilateral ties

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

When Dr Manmohan Singh arrives in Nigeria on a three-day state visit from October 14, he will be the first Indian prime minister to do so in 45 years. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had visited the oil rich nation in 1962, informed Nalin Suri while giving details about Dr Singh's imminent visit. "The prime minister is visiting at the invitation of the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, H E Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar Adua," Suri said.

ONGC-Mittal block in Nigeria under scanner?

ONGC-Mittal block in Nigeria under scanner?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Nigeria's new government is reviewing award of oil blocks in last couple of years after it received complaints of irregularities in their allotments, with some quarters expressing apprehensions that the licences won by India's ONGC-Mittal combine may also be under scanner.Although the identities of the blocks as well as the awardees are not immediately known, industry sources said some domestic and foreign entities that obtained licences through 'backdoor' may lose it.