Tag: France

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YNaijaMarch 23, 2023

Tinubu is resting, preparing for lesser Hajj in France – Spokesperson confirms; No President-Elect yet – Datti Tells CJN not to swear in Tinubu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Tinubu is resting, ...

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YNaijaDecember 18, 2022

Lionel Messi and Argentina win the FIFA 2022 World Cup

After a thrilling 3-3 draw in the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar, Lionel Messi and Argentina won the tournament ...

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YNaijaNovember 30, 2022

Tunisia defeat France 1-0 but fail to qualify for the Round of 16

Tunisia knew they needed to win the game to have any hope of advancing, so they began with great determination. ...

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YNaijaNovember 22, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: France begins title defence while Argentina and Lionel Messi kick off their campaigns

Didier Deschamps’ squad, which won the 2018 World Cup by overcoming Croatia in the final, is aiming to become the ...

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Ado AminuOctober 13, 2021

Kenyan long-distance runner Agnes Tirop found dead at her home | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Kenyan long-distance runner Agnes Tirop ...

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Ado AminuSeptember 28, 2021

Probe finds 80 alleged sex abuse cases linked to WHO’s DRC work | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: France hits back at claim ...

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Ado AminuAugust 30, 2021

Ethiopia’s economy battered by Tigray war, IMF loan ‘important’ to its finances: Zambian finance minister | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Ethiopia’s economy battered by Tigray war Ethiopia’s 10-month ...

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Ado AminuAugust 12, 2021

The French meddle: How the action of the French ambassador to Ghana encourages homophobic violence against LGBT+ Ghanaians

The ongoing spectacle of intolerance in the small West African country of Ghana is no longer news. Unless you are ...

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Chinedu OkaforNovember 26, 2020

Motara’s viral video unites Nigerians and the French in anger, sparks outcry for empathy

Nigerian born influencer, Motara found her name atop French Twitter trends on Thursday, but not for reasons she would have ...

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EditorMay 22, 2020

Francophile Africa is finally economically free of French influence

We never thought we would see the day but it has finally happened. France has finally signed into law, a ...

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Chinedu OkaforMay 8, 2020

Wike’s ‘Lockdown Republic’ gains fans on Twitter

From rumors that the President of Russia; Vladimir Putin released a hundred lions on the streets of Moscow, to keep ...

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Edwin OkoloOctober 21, 2019

Isn’t it time France stopped pretending it doesn’t treat francophone West Africa like a colony?

Over the last decade, it has become harder and harder for France to project this air of neutrality and progressiveness, ...

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Bernard DayoJune 18, 2019

The Big 5: France snatch victory against Super Falcons to reach last 16; INEC must produce server used for 2019 polls – Peter Obi | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: France snatch victory against the Super Falcons to reach last ...

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Bernard DayoJune 6, 2019

The Late 5: Goje pulls out of senate presidency race after meeting Buhari; Lawmakers say farewell to Saraki as 8th National Assembly holds valedictory session | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation: Goje pulls out of senate presidency race after meeting Buhari Danjuma Goje, senator ...

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EditorAugust 4, 2018

TRACE Naija is turning President Macron’s visit to The Shrine into a TV special

Back in June, the president of France Emmanuel Macron (still working on my French on this) paid a visit to ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 15, 2018

For the second time in their history, France are the #WorldCup champions

France have emerged World Cup champions for the second time in their history after a convincing 4-2 victory in their ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 15, 2018

#WorldCup Preview: Who will be crowned Champions as France battle Croatia in mouthwatering final?

The match we have all being waiting for is nigh and by the end of today the World Champions will ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 10, 2018

France secure third #WorldCup final appearance ahead of Belgium with 1-0 victory

Les Blues ensured a World Cup final berth with their tactical 1-0 victory over Belgium. France’s defensive display against top ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 10, 2018

#WorldCup semi-finals Preview: France Vs Belgium – Clash of the Titans

The much-fancied France side will take on another highly rated team in this World Cup – Belgium. The display of ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 6, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: France advance to the Semis ahead of despondent Uruguay

Les Blue were just too good and talented for Uruguay in their World Cup quarterfinal clash. Uruguay rarely got any ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 6, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Uruguay Vs France match preview

The first quarter finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be between Uruguay and France. Uruguay the South ...

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Ade ThompsonJune 26, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: France and Denmark hand first goalless game

France and Denmark battled to an underwhelming goalless draw in the Luzhniki Stadium in Russia. France were slightly the better ...

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Ade ThompsonJune 8, 2018

#WorldCup2018 Profile: Christian Eriksen holds the key for Denmark in Group C

Group C of the 2018 World Cup in Russia is perhaps one of the eight groups I am most excited ...

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Michael Adedipupo OgunFebruary 28, 2018

UEFA make changes to Champions and Europa League from next season

European football leading body UEFA has decided to ring some changes as regards its two leading club competitions – the ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJanuary 21, 2018

The Late 5: 16 states embrace FG’s cattle colonies initiative, Macron says France would have voted ‘yes’ to leave the EU and other top stories

These are the top Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Four people are feared killed after suspected herdsmen attacked Kikon, ...

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AzeezDecember 10, 2017

Buhari to depart Abuja for France on Monday

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday will depart Abuja for a summit in Paris, France. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 27, 2017

Britain, other EU countries disapprove Catalonia independence

The United Kingdom “does not and will not recognise” Catalonia’s declaration of independence from Spain, Downing Street confirms. “The UK ...

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Adegbite AdedotunOctober 5, 2017

Macron accused of displaying ‘disregard’ for French working class

French president Emmanuel Macron has been accused of treating members of the French working class with contempt. Macron, 37, stepped ...

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ToluSeptember 24, 2017

Who was Liliane Bettencourt? | World’s richest woman who left a fortune of $44bn

In these parts, the name Liliane Bettencourt is far from familiar. So when reports of her death began to make ...

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AzeezSeptember 21, 2017

The country Lai Mohammed should be complaining about instead of France

More often than not, Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, appears in the news for something he has said which ...

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