Switzerland

Forsberg

#WorldCup Roundup: Forsberg’s goal sends Sweden to the quarter-finals ahead of Switzerland

Emil Forsberg’s deflected shot was the difference in an otherwise drab round-of-16 matchup between Sweden and Switzerland. The first half was relatively pedestrian with Switzerland edging with possession and attempts but failed to convert clear-cut chances. Sweden defended resolutely to curb Xherdan Shaqiri from the right. However, Forsberg was left unmarked at the edge of... Read More

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Brazil

#WorldCup Roundup: Neymar comes to the party as Brazil top Group E

Brazil’s diva Neymar came to the party in the Selecao’s last group game against Serbia in Spartak. Brazil ran out comfortable 2-0 winners with goals from Paulinho in the 36th minute and Thiago Silva in the 68th minute. Neymar was one of the better players and provided an assist for Brazil’s second goal by Thiago... Read More

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#WorldCup 2018 Roundup: Neymar fails to impress as Brazil falls short | Mexico stun defending champions, Germany

Neymar failed to impress as Brazil could only manage a draw against an organised Switzerland side in their opening Group E encounter in Rostov. Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring with a screamer from outside the box in the 20th minute to ensure a lead at halftime. The Swiss grabbed the game by the scruff of... Read More

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Neymar JR

#WorldCup2018 Profile: Can Neymar and Brazil handle the huge expectations on their shoulders in Group E?

Brazil’s very own, Neymar, is unanimously the biggest star in Group E of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He will be looking to lead his Brazil side all the way to World Cup glory like great Brazilian legends before him like Pele and Ronaldo, to achieve the legendary status that befits his talent. Brazil... Read More

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December 5, 2017

Nigeria, Switzerland complete agreement over $321m Abacha loot

Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding with Switzerland for the return of $321 million stashed by former military ruler, Sani Abacha. Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami sealed the agreement in Washington DC, US, on Monday afternoon at the headquarters of the World Bank Group. Background: Abacha who ruled Nigeria from November 1993 till June 1998... Read More

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November 20, 2017

We are finalising efforts to recover $321m from Switzerland – FG

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Justice Reforms, Juliet Ibekaku on Monday said Nigeria is concluding plans with the Switzerland Government for the repatriation of the looted money – $321 million. She made the disclosure at the Conversation on Anti-corruption Campaign organised by the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) in Abuja. Why it matters: Before... Read More

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November 1, 2017

FEC approves MoU with Switzerland over repatriation of $321m loot

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and Switzerland over the repatriation of $321m stolen fund. Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of a meeting of the council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Malami said the approval will ensure... Read More

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October 26, 2017

Switzerland to return $321m Abacha loot – Malami

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN) Thursday, said that negotiation has been concluded with Switzerland on the return of $321 million recovered from the late Abacha family. Malami also said the country recently recovered $85 million from the controversial Malabu Restrained Funds from United Kingdom (UK). Malami... Read More

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Paris, Los Angeles guaranteed to host 2024 or 2028 Olympic Games – IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Tuesday guaranteed Paris and Los Angeles to host 2024 or 2028 Olympic Games. The decision was made by consensus at a meeting of IOC members in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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34 Nigerians deported by 6 European countries

Thirty-four Nigerians have reportedly being deported from six European countries for immigration-related offences. The deportees, who have arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Thursday at 6.30a.m, were sent back home from Switzerland, Germany, Iceland, Austria, Belgium and Hungary. According to Punch, the deportees, who comprised 32 males and two females, were... Read More

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#ChibokGirls: Why Switzerland helped Nigeria – Spokesperson

Spokesperson of Switzerland Foreign Ministry, Noemie Charton, said Switzerland took part in negotiations that secured the release of 82 girls kidnapped by the insurgent group, Boko Haram. It would be recalled that 82 out of the over 200 girls kidnapped in 2014 have been released and after meeting Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, more details emerge.... Read More

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BREAKING: Presidency confirms release of 82 Chibok girls

Following media reports yesterday evening of the release of more Chibok girls from the hands of Boko Haram, the Federal government has now confirmed that the release indeed took place. The girls were exchanged for some Boko Haram suspects, and this exchange was done with the assistance of Red Cross, the Switzerland government and international... Read More

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January 20, 2017

Osinbajo returns to Nigeria, to serve as acting President

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Nigeria after cutting short his trip to Switzerland for this year’s World Economic Forum. Osinbajo was expected to return on Friday but arrived Nigeria on Thursday night after President Muhammadu Buhari left for the United Kingdom. Osinbajo is expected to act as President for 10 days until the return... Read More

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October 19, 2016

Day 2: Countdown to Aisha Buhari’s apology #IsSheInBrusselsOrSwitzerland?

Update: She still hasn’t apologised. But that’s understandable. She’s not back home yet. She’s still at the African Women’s Forum in Brussels, Belgium. Or is it Switzerland? LOL. We know. Earlier today Linda Ikeji reported that “Aisha Buhari is at the African Women’s Forum in Crans Montana, Switzerland where she is speaking on “Women’s Role... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Who do we have to thank for the return of these Chibok Girls?

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Yesterday in Nigerian News was gloomy enough to have made us turn, in desperation, to the saying that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Sure enough, the universe did not disappoint us and our joy knows no bounds as we share the reports of the release of 21 of the... Read More

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September 22, 2016

We want our stolen money back, Buhari tells Switzerland President

President Muhaamdu Buhari has told his Swiss counterpart, Johann Schneider-Ammann to release the country’s funds which were stashed away in the European country. According to a statement by the President’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina, Buhari said this during a bilateral meeting with the Swiss president at the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New... Read More

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12 facts about Arsenal’s new recruit, who won his first major trophy in Nigeria

Following a disappointing season of no silverware, the Arsenal board and its manager, Arsene Wenger appear ready to make a statement after Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder, Granit Xhaka was spotted at the club’s training ground in London on Saturday. Here are 12 facts you need to know about this player said to be ‘an absolute top player, capable... Read More

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January 12, 2016

Nigeria to receive another $300 million Abacha loot from Switzerland

The Switzerland government has expressed its readiness to return $300 million (N59, 742, 000,000 billion) stolen from the coffers of the Nigerian treasury. The aforementioned sum was reportedly recovered from the family of former military ruler, Sani Abacha. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama made the disclosure on Monday evening. Sani Abacha is reported to have... Read More

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UK requests for Kola Aluko's extradition from Switzerland over links with Diezani Alison-Madueke | YNaija.com

October 8, 2015

Kola Aluko, Diezani’s stooge to be probed, extradited

Oil baron, Kola Aluko, who’s one of the collaborators of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, may soon be extradited from Switzerland to the United Kingdom. Alison-Madueke, who was arrested in the UK last week for alleged bribery and money laundering, is believed to have carried out many shady dealings with Aluko. The Office of the... Read More

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October 24, 2014

National embarrassment! Power goes off during International Badminton Championship in Abuja

by Mark Bassey On the opening day of the Nigeria International Badminton Championships (NIBC) in Abuja, the organisers were embarrassed as power went off and was not restored. The incident occured on Thursday, 23 October, at the Gymnasium Hall at Package B of the National Stadium Complex. The championships’ preliminary round, which saw the Nigerian team... Read More

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October 17, 2014

Nigerian on the edge as Brent crude prices crash to 2-year low

by Tunji Andrews Tuesday saw oil prices crash, posting it’s biggest one-day drop in two years on signs that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries was unlikely to cut production in response to lower forecast demand. Brent crude prices which have tumbled more than 20% since mid-June, trading on Tuesday at $83 per barrel,... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Nigeria’s football drama: CAS upturns FIFA’s directive to NFF

by Olorunwa Lawal The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland has accused World Football Governing Body of interfering with the internal running of football in Nigeria. The court ordered status quo ante (the way things were before) in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership crisis until the determination of the petition filed... Read More

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August 15, 2014

#Ebola outbreak will be with us for another half year – MSF

by Olorunwa Lawal It will take about six months to bring under control the Ebola epidemic, the head of Medecins Sans Frontieres said on Friday, saying the outbreak in West Africa felt like “wartime, is moving, advancing.” Joanne Liu, international president of MSF (Doctors Without Borders), speaking after a 10-day trip to West Africa, said... Read More

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#EkitiDecides: 10 things you SHOULD know about the ongoing election in Ekiti

by Adeola Balogun The Ekiti governorship elections have begun and all eyes are watching the proceedings because for many, this will be a foretaste of what lies in store for the country in 2015. The pre-election fever has already seen claims that security officials are being used to arrest and harass members of the opposition... Read More

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January 24, 2014

Timi Dakolo, Nigeria’s King of Soul, wows at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Timi Dakolo performed at the Nigerian Soiree at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland which took place on January 23, 2014. Present at the event included President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein; Fidelia Njeze, Aliko Dangote , Tony Elumelu, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); ... Read More

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August 16, 2013

Sex in the city: Zurich approves new law to protect prostitutes

The Swiss city of Zurich on Thursday unveiled a sex drive-in which local authorities say will enable them to keep closer tabs on prostitution, a year after voters backed the plan. Due to be opened officially in a ceremony on August 26, the nine so-called “sex boxes” are located in a former industrial zone in... Read More

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Atiku Abubakar: Nigerians in the diaspora must be allowed to vote

by Atiku Abubakar Nigeria requires a committed, visionary leadership that works in concert with a mobilized citizenry – with this we can change the way issues are handled and turn Nigeria around! Democracy is not bestowed on a society over night. It is a process by which the citizens and their government perpetually negotiate over the tenants upon which that society operates. By 2015, Nigeria will have been on its democratic journey for 16 years, and despite progress... Read More

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First lady Dame Patience Jonathan arrived Abuja Wednesday night from Switzerland after the death of her step-mother

Nigeria’s first lady,Dame Patience Jonathan, arrived Abuja from Switzerland on late on Wednesday,24th July , following the death of her step-mother. She was welcomed by her husband President Goodluck Jonathan and her mother-in-law Mrs Eunice Jonathan and was paid condolence visits from dignitaries like the former head of state Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar,PDP BOT member, Chief... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Zainab Usman: The need for ownership of African problems and solutions (Y! Policy Hub)

by Zainab Usman “Africa’s story has been written by others; we need to own our problems and solutions and write our story.” Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda With these words, Paul Kagame did two things simultaneously: he earned a spot in the top-10 memorable quotes from the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit 2013 at Davos-Klosters,... Read More

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