ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — An Algerian military plane carrying soldiers and their families crashed soon after takeoff Wednesday into a field in northern Algeria, killing 257 people in what appeared to be the North African nation's the worst-ever plane crash
Updated 2 Years ago

But for injury to some key Super Eagles players ahead of Nigeria’s last 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria and the friendly game against Argentina, Russian-born Nigerian defender, Brian Idowu, would likely not have dreamt about being in Nigeria’s team going to the 2018 World Cup in Russia
Updated 3 Years ago

No-nonsense Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr hopes to check Super Eagles late comers and those who like to “misbehave” by insisting the team train in Abuja before they head off to a match venue. That is why the experienced Franco- German coach has fixed training camp in Abuja for next month’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Algeria even though it will be played in Uyo.
Updated 4 Years ago

Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick has said the Super Eagles will be given the best of preparations for the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria’s Fennec Foxes billed for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium November 12 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Updated 4 Years ago

To ensure adequate preparation. for the second group game of the 2018 World Cup against Algeria, Super Eagles technical assistant, Gernot Rohr is set to return to the country by the first week of November.
Updated 4 Years ago

Algeria coach Milovan Rajevac has expressed his disappointment at his side’s 1-1 draw with Cameroon in their opening group stage qualifier for the 2018 World Cup
Updated 4 Years ago

Algeria's one of the world"s gigantic mosque which was estimated to be completed by 2017 has been moved down to december 2016
Updated 4 Years ago

Oman Oil Co. is in talks with Occidental Petroleum Corp to buy a minority stake in its assets in the Gulf Arab sultanate, the Omani firm’s chief executive said on Tuesday. “We are now in negotiations with Occidental to buy their assets here in the sultanate,” CEO Isam al-Zadjali told reporters on the sidelines of an energy conference in Muscat.
Updated 6 Years ago

Algiers, Algeria’s beautiful capital city, never fails to make an impression. This city is a marvelous combination of enticing beauty, rich history, and thrilling contrast. You can practically see the city’s rocky history in its architecture – wide French-built boulevards with elegant apartments and villas, Socialist-era monuments and public buildings, and an enduring Islamic heart concealed in the steep, hillside Casbah. You could get lost in the labyrinthine streets that spill down to the yawning big blue of the Bay of Algiers, which give amazing views of the sea and sky and green ravines. Algiers is truly a fascinating place that one should take at least a few days to explore.
Updated 6 Years ago

UAE-based Emke Group, which operates the Lulu chain of hypermarkets, is acquiring a stake in the British trading firm The East India Company (EIC) that produces global luxury brands. As per media reports, Emke Group is acquiring almost 10 per cent in EIC and will also own about 40 per cent of shares in East India Company Fine Foods, an EIC subsidiary that sells premium tea and crockery.
Updated 6 Years ago