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, a village in Numan Local Government Area, Adamawa. The herdsmen are said to have stormed the Numan Community around 1:00 am on Sunday, burning down the entire village, killing two men and two women. Meanwhile,... Read More

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Cattle colonies, Emmanuel Macron, EU, France, Global News, Late 5, Nigerian News

December 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 President on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Sunday said he would be accompanied by the governors of Adamawa, Kano and Ondo states, and the ministers of foreign affairs and environment. “The summit, jointly... Read More

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Abuja, depart, France, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 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 does not and will not recognise the unilateral declaration of independence made by the Catalan regional parliament,” said by a statement from Theresa May’s spokesperson, which indicates the UK wants to see the unity of... Read More

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Britain, France, Germany

October 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 on the toes of staff of a threatened factory “GM&S car parts” fighting hard for their jobs saying they should get another job instead of “stirring up shit”. • The bone of contention According to... Read More

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Emmanuel Macron, France, GM&S

September 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 the rounds on Thursday, we got super curious; especially because the headlines carried the tagline “richest woman in the world”. According to Forbes’ billionaire rankings, Liliane Bettencourt had an estimated net worth of $44.7 billion... Read More

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September 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 he probably should not have said, or for not saying something he should have said well. The Minister’s comments on the links connecting the Indigenous People of Biafra with France and the UK have evoked... Read More

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country, France, IPOB, lai mohammed

September 21, 2017

Throwback Thursday: Blaming France for IPOB is so 1960s

You may not have witnessed it but history books and the tales of the elders record that France was one of the nations who had sympathies with Colonel Odimegwu Ojukwu’s Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War. De-classified cables and diplomatic correspondence now available in the public domain show the particular interest of the then French... Read More

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1960, blame, France, IPOB, lai mohammed

September 21, 2017

Lai Mohammed’s grouse with the UK on Radio Biafra

by Alexander O. Injury’s France and the United Kingdom have been accused of having links with IPOB, according to news reports. Various media quote the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, as stating that “the financial headquarters” of the separatist group “is in France”. The Minister says this is a “fact”, while faulting the UK... Read More

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biafra, France, IPOB, lai mohammed, nigeria, Radio Biafra, uk

September 21, 2017

The Big 5: President Buhari meets Trump; FG accuses France, UK of supporting IPOB; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari met with the President of United States, Donald Trump, at a Luncheon in honour of selected African heads on the sidelines of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. Here are some photos from the meeting. This is following his address to... Read More

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September 21, 2017

FG accuses France, UK of “aiding” IPOB

The Federal Government has blamed the United Kingdom for its lack-lustre attitude towards the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) crisis – in consideration of the Biafra Radio that has been broadcasting from its territory. The government also accused France of sponsoring the secessionist group. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed,... Read More

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biafra, France, IPOB, lai mohammed, secession, united kingdom

September 19, 2017

France President, Macron cuts public spending to lowest rate in 10 years

Following his promise of a renewed and transformed French economy during the campaigns, President Emmanuel Macron’s administration has planned to cut French public spending to its lowest level since the start of the financial crisis next year and squeeze the tax take to its lowest since 2010, Bloomberg reports. France Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire... Read More

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Emmanuel Macron, France, Le Maire

August 21, 2017

French presidency assigns his wife, Brigitte Macron new official role

by Adedotun Michael After a failed attempt by Emmanuel Macron, the President of France to formalize the installation of his wife, Brigitte Macron, as a first lady which was contrary to the French constitution, the President cabinet’s has crafted a new role for the Mrs Macron. It would be recalled that a petition which recorded a... Read More

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Brigitte Macron, Emmanuel Macron, France

August 14, 2017

Emmanuel Macron’s popularity falls faster than any French President ever

by Adedotun Michael Emmanuel Macron, the 39-year-old former investment banker and reforms propagandist who was elected to the French presidency in May, faces widespread criticism and disapprovals on the wake of his 100 days in office. Macron who rode on massive support at the point of entry into the French highest helm has seen his... Read More

Global

Emmanuel Macron, France, popularity, ratings

August 10, 2017

Macron shuns Britain, meets European leaders

French President Emmanuel Macron seems not to have found an ally in Britain. Macron in a bid to salvage his declining popularity will be travelling to some of the poorer Balkan states to make an odd request, The Express reports. The young President has concluded arrangements of talks in Romania and Bulgaria over three days to allegedly... Read More

Global

Britain, Emmanuel Macron, EU, European leaders, France

August 9, 2017

Macron risks mutiny from within

Amidst several criticisms of President Emmanuel Macron’s policies, going from labour laws to tax policies, the President now risks a greater threat to his administration as in house supporters are casting their doubts over the young President’s antics. A staunch supporter of the regime, Philippe Cattuzato, has criticised the President as trying to rush through... Read More

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Emmanuel Macron, France, Philippe Cattuzato

August 9, 2017

Macron suffers defeat over proposed constitution changes

The French president, Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron have faced a public revolt over the proposed changes to the constitution which will allow a recognition of the office of the first lady. An aide to the president has however stated that Brigitte Macron will not be given the official job of France’s ‘First... Read More

Global

Brigitte Macron, Constitution change, Emmanuel Macron, France

July 17, 2017

We gained an intimate knowledge of each other | Macron speaks about Trump’s visit

by Adedotun Michael French President Emmanuel Macron hopes the charm offensive on Donald Trump and the choreographed image of a “strong” France will encourage the US president to build solid links to Europe. His statement is an offshoot of the presidential visit of the US President last week. President Trump spent two days with Emmanuel... Read More

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July 14, 2017

Pictures of Trump, Melania, Emmanuel and Bridget Macron in Eiffel Tower dinner

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania wrapped up their day with dinner at Jules Verne restaurant for a private dinner at the Eiffel Tower in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron. [RELATED] President Trump arrives in France with first lady Melania Trump for two-day visit

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Eiffel Tower, Emmanuel Macron, France, French politics, President Trump, U.S.

July 14, 2017

President Trump calls French first lady Brigitte Macron “beautiful” and in “good shape”

President Donald Trump commented on the physique of French President Emmanuel Macron’s wife on Thursday, calling her “beautiful” and saying that she is “in such good shape” while the French president Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Melania Trump looked on. There was a live video posted to the French presidency’s Facebook account captured Trump complimenting Brigitte Macron... Read More

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Bastille Day, France, French politics, U.S.

July 13, 2017

President Trump meets members of the U.S military and their families at Embassy

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived in France early Thursday, from where they headed to the American ambassador’s residence before being greeted in a formal welcoming ceremony by his host, French President Emmanuel Macron. Trump and Melania would tour Napoleon’s tomb at the Les Invalides before sitting down for extended security talks... Read More

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Emmanuel Macron, France, Melania Trump, President Trump

July 13, 2017

President Trump promises dirt on Clinton in a speech next week

President Trump promised to make a speech revealing new information about his former rival, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton just after his son Donald Trump Jr. confirmed a meeting with a Russian lawyer to discuss information on Clinton. Trump said; “I think you’re going to find it very informative and very very interesting,” saying... Read More

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July 13, 2017

President Trump arrives in France on two-day visit

President Donald Trump has arrived in France, Thursday at the Orly airport south of Paris on the start of a two-day visit, according to Reuters. Trump is in France with first lady Melania Trump to take part in Bastille Day celebrations and commemorations of the entry 100 years ago of U.S. troops into World War... Read More

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Emmanuel Macron, France, Melania Trump, President Trump

July 13, 2017

#MAGA: Trump in high spirits, touts stock market high and job increase

President Donald Trump is in high spirits Thursday, tweeting the stock market and job increase reports on his Twitter “looking very good”. Trump wrote; “Stock market hits another high with spirit and enthusiasm so positive. Jobs outlook looking very good! #MAGA“. The President has left with first lady Melania Trump early Thursday to France to celebrate... Read More

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Emmanuel Macron, France, Jobs, Melania Trump, President Trump, Stock market

July 13, 2017

President Trump leaves problems behind, visits French President Macron

President Donald Trump, amid heightening tensions back home for possessing Russian connections and all over the world climate change and trade, arrived in Paris at the invitation of France’s President Emmanuel Macron to celebrate Bastille day and the commemorations of the entry 100 years ago of U.S. troops into World War One, Reuters reports. Both... Read More

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July 5, 2017

Lille sacks Enyeama via sms

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has been told to leave his club, Lille alongside 10 others by new coach, Marcelo Biesla. The French club’s new Argentine boss has also sent messages to Zambia’s Stoppila Sunzu, Tunisia’s Naim Sliti and Ivory Coast’s Junior Tallo saying they are not part of his plans. Enyeama, who played... Read More

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June 30, 2017

How Nigeria’s economy can overtake UK, France by 2050 – Soludo

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Professor Chukwuma Soludo, says Nigeria’s economy can be ahead of France and the United Kingdom by 2050. According to Daily Post, he said this depends on the people and the leaders, adding that unity, the will and zeal will make Nigeria a leading economy. Soludo spoke... Read More

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May 16, 2017

Reuben Abati: The New President in France

by Reuben Abati Emmanuel Macron, the 39-year old who was sworn in on Sunday, May 14 as the new President of France has become a reference model for persons who would also like to see young Nigerians occupy high positions of responsibility, including the Presidency. There is a Not-Too-Young-To-Run-Campaign already being promoted, with plans to... Read More

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May 14, 2017

Emmanuel Macron’s elaborate inauguration as the youngest President in France explained with photos

by Soma Oj. Exactly a week ago, a young former investment banker and former Economic Affairs minister, Emmanuel Macron floored every political establishment to become the youngest French President at just 39 years of age. He not only won under the aegis of a barely existent political party – actually, it’s safer to say he... Read More

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May 14, 2017

Macron inaugurated as French President

39-year-old Emmanuel Macron was on Sunday inaugurated as France’s President. Macron, a centrist, took over on Sunday from President Francois Hollande. Macron beat his far-right rival Marine Le Pen to the presidency, winning more than 65 per cent of the May 7 vote. “The whole world has watched our presidential election,” Macron said in his... Read More

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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

Buhari to depart Abuja for France on Monday

Britain, other EU countries disapprove Catalonia independence

Macron accused of displaying ‘disregard’ for French working class

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

The country Lai Mohammed should be complaining about instead of France

Throwback Thursday: Blaming France for IPOB is so 1960s

Lai Mohammed’s grouse with the UK on Radio Biafra

We know nothing about IPOB | France denies sponsoring group

The Big 5: President Buhari meets Trump; FG accuses France, UK of supporting IPOB; and other top stories

FG accuses France, UK of “aiding” IPOB

France President, Macron cuts public spending to lowest rate in 10 years

French presidency assigns his wife, Brigitte Macron new official role

Emmanuel Macron’s popularity falls faster than any French President ever

Macron shuns Britain, meets European leaders

Macron risks mutiny from within

Macron suffers defeat over proposed constitution changes

We gained an intimate knowledge of each other | Macron speaks about Trump’s visit

Pictures of Trump, Melania, Emmanuel and Bridget Macron in Eiffel Tower dinner

President Trump calls French first lady Brigitte Macron “beautiful” and in “good shape”

President Trump meets members of the U.S military and their families at Embassy

President Trump promises dirt on Clinton in a speech next week

President Trump arrives in France on two-day visit

#MAGA: Trump in high spirits, touts stock market high and job increase

President Trump leaves problems behind, visits French President Macron

Lille sacks Enyeama via sms

How Nigeria’s economy can overtake UK, France by 2050 – Soludo

Reuben Abati: The New President in France

Emmanuel Macron’s elaborate inauguration as the youngest President in France explained with photos

Macron inaugurated as French President

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