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Many Nigerians among 630 migrants received in Valencia
Many Nigerians, including children were among the 630 migrants saved by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) ship Aquarius and two other ships, that were allowed to dock in Spanish city of Valencia on Sunday, a week after Italy refused to let them.
Morocco accuses Algeria of supporting Iran in Western Sahara feud
Morocco's foreign minister has accused Algeria of being directly involved in Iran's support of the Polisario, a Western Sahara independence movement.
No indication of the cause of Algeria deadly air crash
Algerians on Thursday mourned 257 people killed in a military plane crash the day before, the country's worst-ever aviation catastrophe, with no indication yet of the cause.
President Buhari condoles Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Algerians over military plane crash
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and the people of Algeria over Wednesday’s military plane crash near the Boufarik military airport in Algiers which claimed many lives.
Plateau United will be tough to beat in Algiers – USM Alger coach
USM Alger head coach Miloud Hamdi insists his team will need to double their effort if they want to progress into the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup at the expense of Nigerian champions, Plateau United.
Kennedy Boboye: USM Alger beatable in Algeria
Coach Kennedy Boboye has said USM Alger are beatable even in Algeria and inexperience of his team Plateau United cost them a big home win today.
Plateau United secure slim win against USM Alger
Nigeria champions Plateau United secured a slim 2-1 win against Algeria’s USM Alger in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup play-off fixture at the Agege Stadium on Saturday.
Algeria backs Morocco 2026 World Cup bid
The Algerian Minister of Youth and Sports has announced his country's official support for Morocco's bid to host the World Cup in 2026.
Fidelis Ilechukwu: MFM not afraid of MC Alger’s home record
MFM FC head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu is confident his team will make it to the group stage of the CAF Champions League despite their slim 2-1 win against MC Alger in the first leg tie at the Agege Stadium on Stadium on Wednesday.
WCQ: Football enthusiasts hail Super Eagles’ unbeaten run
Some football enthusiasts on Saturday hailed the Super Eagles after the team played out 1-1 draw against the Fennecs of Algeria to finish their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign unbeaten.
Ex-Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen urges national team to avoid injuries in matches against Algeria,...
Former Nigeria coach, Austin Eguavoen, has warned the Super Eagles to play with ccaution when they face Algeria in a dead rubber 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier on November 10 in Constantine, and against Argentina in an international friendly match on November 14 in Russia.
Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi sends Nigeria to Russia 2018
Alex Iwobi on Saturday sealed Nigeria’s qualification for the Russia 2018 World Cup after he scored the lone goal in Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Tunisia’s tourism rebounds despite high terror alert
Holiday-makers lie on sun loungers at a Tunisian luxury hotel where everything from the swimming pool to the wall paint, furniture at the shiny reception hall, police post at its gate and even its name is new.
Zambia’s Chipolopolo hold first training session at Abuja stadium
Chipolopolo of Zambia on Thursday had a training session at the AstroTurf pitch of the Goal Project, Package B, National Stadium, Abuja.
WCQ: Eagles’ camp opens today ahead of Zambia match
Home-Based Super Eagles are expected to arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, today, as camping for the October 7 crucial Group B World Cup qualifier against the Chipolopolo of Zambia opens. The game is slated for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Zambia overcome double blow to beat Algeria
Zambia overcame conceding a goal and having a player sent off inside 60 seconds to score a historic 3-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Algeria in Lusaka Saturday.
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Senegal coach jokes ‘ask the ladies’ when likened to World Cup sex symbol
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse was momentarily at a loss for words on Saturday when asked by a Russian journalist about his growing status as one of the sex symbols of the World Cup.
Boko Haram kills 4, injures 6 in Konduga
Four persons were killed and six others injured when Boko Haram raided Tunkushe village in Konduga local government area of Borno state on Friday.
Nigerian troops kill 20 armed bandits in Zamfara
The Nigerian Army, 1 Division Kaduna, on Saturday said it had neutralised 20 armed bandits and arrested three suspects at Jambrini Village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara.
INEC: No electronic voting in 2019 elections
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has said that there will be no use of the electronic voting system in the 2019 general elections.
World Cup: Argentina coach plots Nigeria downfall without Lionel Messi
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli is reportedly planning changes for his team’s crucial match against Nigeria in St. Petersburg on Tuesday.
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Man attempts killing wife for failing to have boys
Police in Nyamira area of Kenya are looking for a man who allegedly attempted to kill his wife over what he termed his wife’s failure to give birth to boys.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails ‘unity’ with China in new visit
Kim Jong Un declared North Korea’s unstinting “friendship, unity and cooperation” with Beijing during his third visit to China this year, in a show of loyalty to his main ally following a landmark summit with US President Donald Trump.
2019: Kingsley Moghalu promises more technology investment to boost economy
The former deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria and Young Progressive Party presidential flagbearer, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has promised to improve businesses and create jobs in the country through massive investment in technology, entrepreneurship and education reform.
Nine Shiite members arrested in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna on Friday said it had arrested nine suspected members of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) known as the Shiite over violent attack on police officers in the state.
Senegal to the rescue as African teams struggle at World Cup
Senegal proved to be Africa’s saving grace at the World Cup on Tuesday. Take away their win over Poland and it is five defeats in five for the continent’s representatives in Russia.