Qatar
2 days ago
Qatar said on Tuesday that Hamas's political leadership would stay in Doha as long as their presence remained beneficial to mediation efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza. "As long as their presence here in Doha, as we have always said, is useful and positive in this mediation effort, they will remain here," foreign…
1 Apr
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 35-year-old lady, Chidinma Chinenye Agbazue after she was caught attempting to export 20 parcels of Cannabis sativa to Doha, Qatar through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.
7 Mar
Following the suspension placed on South Africa’s Bloemfontein Anti-Doping Laboratory by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Nigeria now take samples of blood and urine from athletes to Qatar for analysis.
6 Mar
In a testament to its commitment to excellence and appreciation for the dedication of its top realtors, Audacia Properties has rewarded its best performing staffs, Rahmat Olajide, Eliott Oluwadamilola, Hawau Agboola, Barr. Mayowa Adeniyi and Nifemi Longe with a trip to Qatar. Over the years, the firm has witnessed remarkable expansion and success, driven by…
25 Feb
*No nation would develop another except its interests are catered for, says Prof Soremekun *No plan to cancel BIF, NACCIMA says *Counter release by the Embassy means first rejection was nullified - Oseni *Making letter public mischievous act to undermine, embarrass government, Otubanjo says There is inexplicable furore as the Embassy of the State of…
25 Feb
The Qatari government has reversed its earlier decision and will now hold a business and investment forum when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visits the Middle East country in March.
24 Feb
Qatar has declined a request made by Nigeria to hold a business and investment forum (BIF) when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visits the Middle East country in March 2024.
18 Jul 2023
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived Tuesday in gas-rich Qatar, as he wraps up a Gulf tour centred on energy security and clean energy cooperation with Tokyo's main oil suppliers.
9 Jul 2023
Mexico and Panama booked their places in the last four of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with victories on Saturday in their quarter-final ties against Costa Rica and Qatar.
3 Jul 2023
Qatar upset Mexico 1-0 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup while Jesus Ferreira
19 Jun 2023
The United Arab Emirates and Qatar announced on Monday the reopening of their respective diplomatic missions, six years after the Gulf rivals severed ties during a regional blockade that sent tensions soaring.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he landed in Beijing for tough talks with the rival power's leaders.
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Authorities have confirmed the escape of 118 inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Niger state, following a heavy downpour that wreaked havoc on the facility, Wednesday night. The rain which lasted hours was said to have destroyed part of the main facility and the perimeter fence giving way for the inmates to escape.…
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A yet-to-be-identified elderly passenger has passed away in a commercial bus while travelling along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway in Kwara State. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was believed to be in his late 60s. The incident, which left fellow passengers in shock, reportedly occurred after the bus experienced mechanical problems near Ote town. According to Abeni Okin,…
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A Nigeria woman, Clara Chizoba Kronborg, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest interviewing marathon. Kronborg who is a social media entrepreneur broke the world record with a time of 55 hours and 24 seconds, according to GWR. Kronborg in setting a new record smashed the previous one which was 37 hours…
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Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed two people, including the chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Mai Dabino community in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Saidu Basa. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at about 3:30 pm, along the road leading from Mai Dabino to Danmusa. It was learnt that…
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A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Joe Abah, has narrated how an air crash was averted in Lagos on Friday. Abah, who made this disclosure in a post on his X handle, said he boarded a 7:00 am Ibom Air flight in Lagos, heading to Abuja. The flight also had…
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US-led coalition forces shot down four drones and an anti-ship missile launched by Yemen's Huthi rebels, American authorities said Thursday, as the Iran-backed group announced strikes against US and Israeli ships.
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A fire incident disrupted flights at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Thursday morning. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in a statement on Thursday, said smoke was detected emanating from the E54 bridge at 05:29 hrs. FAAN's director of public affairs and consumer protection, Obiageli Orah, said the airport engineers immediately…
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The death toll from a migrant boat disaster off Djibouti this week has risen to 24, the UN's migration agency said, highlighting a sharp increase in the number of people returning from Yemen to the Horn of Africa nation this year.
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US far-right conspiracy website Gateway Pundit is filing for bankruptcy, its founder said Wednesday, as it battles a string of lawsuits alleging it promoted misinformation related to the 2020 election.