Tinubu Seeks Frence Support Amid Northern Nigeria Violence
President Bola Tinubu has reached out to France for increased assistance as the country battles rising violence in the northern regions. French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that he spoke with Tinubu about strengthening cooperation. Northern Nigeria has seen a surge in attacks recently, including kidnappings from schools and churches. In recent weeks, the […]
Iran Accuses UK, France, Germany of Violating 2015 Nuclear Deal
Tehran has accused Britain, France and Germany of failing to respect the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, after they threatened to reimpose sanctions over its atomic programme. The 2015 deal, reached between Iran and the UN Security Council’s permanent members — Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States — plus Germany imposed curbs on Iran’s […]
France Rejects Claims of Collusion with Nigeria to Destabilize Niger
France has described as “groundless” the allegation by Niger that Nigeria had offered space in its territory to France in order to destabilise the former French colony. Political Counsellor to the Embassy of France in Nigeria, Bertrand de Seissan, who expressed this thought in an interview said the matter was never been discussed, nor even […]
Chad Ends Defence Cooperation Agreement With France
Chad’s government has ended its defence cooperation pact with France, a move that could see French troops leave the Central African country. In a statement, Chad’s foreign ministry said the country, a key Western ally in the fight against Islamic militants in the region, wanted to fully assert its sovereignty after more than six decades […]
Presidency Denies Ownership of Yatch Flying Nigerian Flag
The Presidency has denied ownership of a yacht spotted flying the Nigerianflag in St. Tropez, a coastal town in France. In a viral video on social media, the yacht can be seen displaying the Nigerianflag as it sailed through the French town, triggering conspiracy theories onlinewith some people linking the yacht’s ownership to President Bola […]
2024 Paralympics Kicks off in Paris
A spectacular opening ceremony marked the start of the Paris 2024 ParalympicGames, as athletes paraded along the iconic Champs-Elysees to Place de laConcorde, in glorious conditions. The first of 11 days of sporting action takes place on Thursday as France hosts asummer Paralympic Games for the first time. About 4,400 athletes from a record 168 […]
Head Coach of France Under 21 National Team Resigns
French and Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has officially resigned from his position as head coach of the France Under-21 national team. The announcement, made by the French Football Federation on today, confirmed that Henry’s departure was due to “personal reasons.” His unexpected departure marks the end of his brief tenure with the team after leading […]
President Tinubu Travels To France over Nigerian Presidential Jets Dispute
President Bola Tinubu will today, August 19, depart Abuja, for France. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a press statement, noting that the President will return to Nigeria after his brief work stay. The President’s trip to France is coming at a time when a French court ordered the […]
D’Tigress Confident Of Win Against France In Today’s Game
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, are confident about securing another victory in their second group-stage clash against the host nation, France, at the Paris 2024 Olympics women’s basketball game, scheduled for today, August 1. The team in a post on its X handle assured fans of their resilience and commitment, expressing their hunger for […]
France may be disqualified from 2023 FIFA U-17
France may be disqualified from the ongoing 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesiafor fielding an ineligible player. The bone of contention is 17-year-old Montpellier star Yanis Issoufou, who played for Niger Republic in the qualifiers three months earlier.It is strictly forbidden for a footballer to play for two teams in the same competition by […]
