2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar Spending $500m Each Week on Projects

2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar Spending $500m Each Week on Projects

Qatar,  a peninsular Arab country is spending almost $500 million (about N250 billion) a week on major infrastructure projects as it prepares for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, its finance minister has said. The minister, Ali al-Emadi, expected spending to...
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Another Night for the Charity by Airtel Nigeria

Another Night for the Charity by Airtel Nigeria

The third series of Airtel Touching Lives premiered last weekend in an elegant event in Lagos. The Lantana Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites was decked in the brand’s rich red to welcome high profile guests who had come from...
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SUPER EAGLES IS 7th IN AFRICA – FIFA

SUPER EAGLES IS 7th IN AFRICA – FIFA

FIFA has placed Nigeria nine places forward in the latest ranking table released today. But, the National team were positioned behind the African Champion; Cameroon. Nigeria was ranked 50th in the January rankings but now find themselves 41st in the...
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Osinbajo, Sanusi, Okorocha Meet Behind Closed Door

Osinbajo, Sanusi, Okorocha Meet Behind Closed Door

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday met behind closed doors with the Emir of Kano, Mohammed Sanusi II, at the State House, Abuja. The monarch declined to speak to journalists on the purpose of his visit to the Villa at...
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Ballack Tells Ozil to leave Arsenal for Bayern Munich

Ballack Tells Ozil to leave Arsenal for Bayern Munich

Michael Ballack has advised Mesut Ozil to leave Arsenal for Bayern Munich if he wants to win major silverware. Ozil’s future at Arsenal is in doubt as talks over a contract renewal have yet to reach a successful conclusion, with...
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Messi ‘bought neighbour’s house because they were noisy’

Messi ‘bought neighbour’s house because they were noisy’

Lionel Messi found a solution to a problem with noisy neighbours – by buying them out of their house, according to his Barcelona team-mate Ivan Rakitic. Messi, 29, lives in the plush Castelldefels area of Barcelona with his young family...
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Why Bill Gates Turned Down Offer to Buy Liverpool

Why Bill Gates Turned Down Offer to Buy Liverpool

Microsoft magnate Bill Gates and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft were both approached with the idea of purchasing Liverpool in 2010.
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Grant Quits as Ghana’s Coach

Grant Quits as Ghana’s Coach

Avram Grant has quit his job as Ghana’s head coach after more than two years in charge of the Black Stars, the country’s football association said on Tuesday. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) said in a statement that “the two...
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Nigeria to Ban MTN, GLO, Airtel, Etisalat from Importing SIM CARDs

Nigeria to Ban MTN, GLO, Airtel, Etisalat from Importing SIM CARDs

Funds Local Smart-card Plant  SecureID to Manufacture for 19 Countries Minister of Communication, Barrister Adebayo Shittu has disclosed that the federal government will soon come up with a policy statement that will place an outright ban on importation of Su...
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National Theatre Bushy, Poses Security Risks, Says Lagos CP

National Theatre Bushy, Poses Security Risks, Says Lagos CP

Nigeria’s foremost cultural monument-The National Theatre Lagos has now become a source of concern for the commissioner of police in the state, Fatai Owoseni. The police chief raised concerns over the state of the country’s pride during a visit to...
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