Tag: France

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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We know nothing about IPOB | France denies sponsoring group

France has dismissed claims by the Federal Government that it is sponsoring the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Background: Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed had told reporters that the funding…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. U.S. President Donald Trump and…

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#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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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