News for 'Nigeria'

PowerGrid plans African safari with large deals

PowerGrid plans African safari with large deals

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

In talks with Nigeria, Kenya & Niger for development of transmission system.

Messi's penalty miss not to blame for Iceland draw: Maradona

Messi's penalty miss not to blame for Iceland draw: Maradona

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Diego Maradona says Lionel Messi's second-half penalty miss was not the reason Argentina failed to defeat Iceland at the World Cup on Saturday.

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2020

"Thanks to the profound commitment of our citizens, we have flattened the curve and countless American lives have been saved. Our country is now in the next stage of the battle. A very safe, phased and gradual reopening of our country," Trump said.

Kolkata tie: Messi to lead Argentina, Tevez out

Kolkata tie: Messi to lead Argentina, Tevez out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Striker Carlos Tevez has been left out of the star-studded Argentina football squad led by Barcelona supertstar Lionel Messi for a friendly against Venezuela, to be played at the Salt Lake Stadium on September 2.

Chelsea's Mikel gets 'sizeable' demand for dad

Chelsea's Mikel gets 'sizeable' demand for dad

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has received a "sizeable" ransom demand for the return of his kidnapped father, the player's management company confirmed on Thursday.

World Cup: Mascherano denies rift between players and coach Sampaoli

World Cup: Mascherano denies rift between players and coach Sampaoli

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

'There are many myths about the team and about this generation'

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Croatia had shown glimpses of their potential at the last European Championships in France two years ago when they beat Spain but went out in the second round to eventual winners Portugal after conceding in extra time.

'Blame me, not team', says devastated Argentina coach

'Blame me, not team', says devastated Argentina coach

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Jorge Sampaoli took the blame for Thursday's shambolic 3-0 World Cup defeat by Croatia as he tried to deflect the criticism from a terrible goalkeeping mistake and a poor performance by his captain Lionel Messi.

One Indian killed, 6 injured in deadly Nigerian attacks

One Indian killed, 6 injured in deadly Nigerian attacks

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

A 23-year-old Indian national was killed and six of his compatriots, including two children, were injured in a wave of coordinated bombings and gun attacks by an Islamic sect that left at least 162 people dead in northern Nigeria's largest city of Kano.

Boko Haram: It's not just a religious problem

Boko Haram: It's not just a religious problem

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Boko Haram, which has caused havoc in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country through a wave of bombings, assassinations and now abductions, cannot be viewed through the prism of religion alone. It is also a major political problem, says Confidence Uwazuruike.

PIX: Silver for Dahiya; heartbreak for Punia, Phogat

PIX: Silver for Dahiya; heartbreak for Punia, Phogat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Ravi Kumar Dahiya became only the second Indian wrestler to win a silver medal at the Olympics after losing in the men's Freestyle 57kg title round 4-7 to reigning World champion Zavur Uguev, in Chiba, Japan, on Thursday.

Overpriced tickets cloud Messi's Dhaka visit

Overpriced tickets cloud Messi's Dhaka visit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

After enthralling the city's soccer fans for five days, the Lionel Messi-led Argentine team on Monday headed for Dhaka for a friendly match against Nigeria, winding up a historic trip to India during which the talismanic striker led his team for the first time in an international game.

'5 nations including India accounted for 55% terror attacks in 2015'

'5 nations including India accounted for 55% terror attacks in 2015'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Five countries including India, Pakistan and Afghanistan accounted for more than half of the terror attacks that took place across the globe in 2015, a US official has said.

U-19 WC: West Indies beat England via DL method

U-19 WC: West Indies beat England via DL method

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Nyeem Young was named man-of-the-match for his all-round show to help the West Indies register their second win in as many matches.

PM hails Indo-Nigerian ties, Indian community

PM hails Indo-Nigerian ties, Indian community

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

"India and Nigeria share many commonalities. Our historical experiences and common developmental challenges have brought us close together. We share common hopes and aspirations."

India presses OPEC for affordable oil

India presses OPEC for affordable oil

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With domestic retail fuel prices jumping to record high on rising international oil rates, India on Thursday pressed oil cartel OPEC for 'affordable' oil price within a 'reasonable band' and that the producers should phase out production cuts. OPEC nations such as Saudi Arabia have traditionally been India's principal oil source. But, OPEC and its allies, called OPEC+, ignoring its call for ease supply curbs had led to the world's third-biggest oil importer tap newer sources to diversify its crude oil imports. As a result, OPEC's share in India's oil imports has dropped to about 60 per cent in May from 74 per cent in the previous month.

Sports Shorts: The Weeknd to perform at 2021 Super Bowl

Sports Shorts: The Weeknd to perform at 2021 Super Bowl

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Earlier this year, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira took the honors in a halftime show of girl power and Latina strength. Previous performers have included Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Prince and the Rolling Stones.

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salary.

Ebola virus epidemic death toll exceeds 4,000: WHO

Ebola virus epidemic death toll exceeds 4,000: WHO

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

The World Health Organisation has said that the death toll attributed to the Ebola outbreak has risen above 4,000.

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

With the Omicron variant of coronavirus slowly spreading its tentacles in the country, a number of states enhanced surveillance to trace, track and quarantine contacts of COVID-19 positive persons while Delhi began genome sequencing of samples of all infected people and has prohibited Christmas and New Year gatherings.

What Dr Singh told the Nigerian assembly

What Dr Singh told the Nigerian assembly

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

Given the rare honour to a visiting dignitary, the prime minister laid out the roadmap for ties in his address to the joint session of the Nigerian National Assembly, which was attended by all sections of the House including a group which had threatened to boycott it because it had a running duel with Speaker Patricia Etteh on corruption charges against her.

World leaders thank India for Covid vaccine shipments to combat pandemic

World leaders thank India for Covid vaccine shipments to combat pandemic

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

World leaders thanked India for its help and support in combating the coronavirus pandemic through "early and meaningful" shipments of COVID-19 vaccine doses, as they addressed the high-level UN General Assembly session this year.

Youth Olympics: Triple jumper Chitravel clinches bronze

Youth Olympics: Triple jumper Chitravel clinches bronze

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

This was India's second athletics medal in these ongoing Games after Suraj Panwar clinched a silver in men's 5000m race walk event.

Athletics: Gong takes shot gold on scorching day

Athletics: Gong takes shot gold on scorching day

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Valerie Adams chalks up another medal for the mums.

Arsenal striker Giroud ruled out of Tottenham game; Aguero fit

Arsenal striker Giroud ruled out of Tottenham game; Aguero fit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Giroud, who has scored once in 10 league appearances this season, netted in France's friendly win over Wales last Friday.

PHOTOS: Croatia sink brave Iceland with late Perisic strike

PHOTOS: Croatia sink brave Iceland with late Perisic strike

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Iceland's first World Cup adventure came to a valiant end on Tuesday as they were beaten 2-1 by Group D winners Croatia due to a late strike from Ivan Perisic, with Argentina qualifying as runners-up instead.

India beats China to win crucial election to UN commission on women

India beats China to win crucial election to UN commission on women

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The 54-member ECOSOC, holding the first plenary meeting of its 2021 session in the General Assembly Hall on Monday, held elections for two seats in the Asia-Pacific States category with Afghanistan, India and China in the fray.

First Look: Maradona laps up limelight

First Look: Maradona laps up limelight

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Argentina's Diego Maradona hugged Nigerian players and blew kisses to the crowd during a lap of Johannesburg's Ellis Park stadium an hour before his squad kick off against Nigeria on Saturday.

Soccer Extras: Saudi players visit Jerusalem; Neymar out for 4 weeks

Soccer Extras: Saudi players visit Jerusalem; Neymar out for 4 weeks

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

US body wants India named for violating religious rights, chief dissents

US body wants India named for violating religious rights, chief dissents

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A US Congress-constituted quasi-judicial body on Wednesday asked the Joe Biden Administration to designate four nations, including India, as "countries of particular concern", alleging that religious freedom conditions there in 2020 continued their negative trajectory.

South Korea's mastery of new ball pays dividends

South Korea's mastery of new ball pays dividends

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Long hours practising set pieces with the new World Cup soccer ball paid huge dividends for South Korea on Tuesday after the Asian side qualified for the second round with a 2-2 draw with Nigeria.

At least 15 hurt in stadium stampede

At least 15 hurt in stadium stampede

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

At least 15 people were injured on Sunday when fans tried to push their way into a local stadium to watch a pre-World Cup match between Nigeria and North Korea only five days before the tournament gets underway.

Maradona hospitalised; Giggs arrested

Maradona hospitalised; Giggs arrested

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Maradona, 60, was taken to the Ipensa clinic in La Plata, about an hour from Buenos Aires. Maradona coaches the local club Gimnasia y Esgrima.

Sports Shorts: Real to appeal Zidane suspension over coaching licence

Sports Shorts: Real to appeal Zidane suspension over coaching licence

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Real Madrid will appeal a three-month suspension slapped on assistant B team coach Zinedine Zidane for not having the correct licence, the club said on Monday.

Egypt make winning start to title defence

Egypt make winning start to title defence

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

An inspired display from captain Ahmed Hassan helped African Nations Cup holders Egypt come from a goal down to defeat Nigeria 3-1 in the opening Group C match in Benguela on Tuesday.

World Cup Quote Hanger: 'Messi is from Jupiter'

World Cup Quote Hanger: 'Messi is from Jupiter'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Rediff.com brings you the best quotes of the day from Brazil!

India may see 2.87 lakh COVID-19 cases a day by winter 2021: Study

India may see 2.87 lakh COVID-19 cases a day by winter 2021: Study

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The researchers considered projections under three scenarios: 1. Using the current country-specific testing rates and response functions moving forward, 2. If enhanced testing -- of 0.1 per cent a day -- is adopted on July 1, and 3. If sensitivity of contact rate to perceived risk is set to 8, leaving testing at current levels.

PIX: When goal celebrations made for fun memories at the FIFA World Cup

PIX: When goal celebrations made for fun memories at the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The FIFA World Cup at Russia saw a variety of celebrations -- from the weird to some fancy dance moves -- Rediff.com has got it all covered here...

African Nations Cup: Egypt in last eight

African Nations Cup: Egypt in last eight

Rediff.com17 Jan 2010

Egypt continued their quest for an unprecedented third straight African Nations Cup when they reached the quarter-finals on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Mozambique as Nigeria revived their hopes of progressing. The win left six times champions Egypt top of Group C with six points from two games as second-placed Nigeria looked set to join them into the last eight after scraping past Benin 1-0.

PHOTOS: Iceland fans warm up with Viking clap

PHOTOS: Iceland fans warm up with Viking clap

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Their Viking mentality means Iceland will fear no-one, and hundreds of fans dressed in blue filled the stands of the Zaryadye Park in Moscow for their match against Argentina.