Tag: France

Your victory is an inspiration | Osinbajo congratulates French President-elect Macron

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo  has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his election as the next President of France. According to a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande,…

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BREAKING: Macron elected French President

Emmanuel Macron has been elected President of France winning 65 and 66 per cent of the votes. The 39-year-old defeated far-right National Front leader Marine Le Pen. Le Pen conceded defeat…

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Who is Marine Le Pen? The woman everyone is calling the French Trump

"...like Calais where i visited recently, shows the damaging effects of uncontrolled immigration and the lack of government. It is an eloquent example. The French are no longer able to…

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Osinbajo relaunched Nigeria’s economy – French Prime Minister

The French government has promised to assist Nigeria in its fight against terrorism. French Prime Minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, made the promise at a bilateral meeting he had with Vice-President Yemi…

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Who can the IPOB count on now that France doesn’t “think there is any kind of future for Biafra”?

Nigeria has been mired in unexhausted agitations for secession for years now. It does not matter that the 30 moth-long civil war ended leaving the country intact as a single…

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Biafra has no future – France

by Azeez Adeniyi The French Government has said it will not support those agitating for the secession of any part of Nigeria. France Ambassador to Nigeria, Denys Gauer in a…

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Opinion: Conservatism and the demise of leftist ideology

by Dani Ajonu The victory of Donald Trump in the US election felt like a cyclone of “populism” sweeping across the world. This was the latest in a series of outcomes…

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Opinion: Before you make that trip back home to Nigeria

by Babafemi Aderounmu “In as much as you try to, you can never be adequately prepared for your return to motherland unless of course you have a fortune and trust…

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Burkini ban: Let’s talk about how remarkable this French court’s ruling is

by Roqeebah Olaoniye France’s highest administrative court, has just suspended the controversial ban on the burkini by a French Riviera town after it was challenged by rights groups. burkini vs…

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How Nigeria lost its aviation hub status to Ghana

by Tolu Omoyeni In 2015, the Nigerian aviation industry contributed $685 million to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The industry is a big employer of labour and also fosters…

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Priest, 2 others dead in hostage situation in France (WATCH)

A hostage situation in Normandy region of France on Tuesday, turned sour after two men armed with knives killed a priest before being shot dead by the police according to…

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60 persons killed in Nice, France, after truck drove through a crowd

About 60 persons have died in Nice, France, on Thursday, after a truck drove into a crowd, leaving several persons injured and killed after a Bastille Day fireworks display. According…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are top five stories you should be monitoring today 1. Ihejirika, Minimah, 52 others to face probe Several serving and former military and public officials will face a probe…

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‘Pure, unadulterated evil’ | The world unites to condemn Bastille Day attack with #PrayForNice

At least 80 people were killed in southern France on Thursday night after a truck reportedly drove into a crowd of people celebrating Bastille Day - a French national holiday.…

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‘Who France epp’… ‘Why not pray for Benue’ | Genevieve Nnaji bashed for #PrayForNice support

Nigerians have slammed Nollywood diva, Genevieve Nnaji for lending her support for the victims of the Bastille Day attack in Nice, France on Thursday, July 14, 2016. The actress had…

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IMF predicts inflation surge for Nigeria

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has admitted that the Nigerian economy will perform below the initial expectation of the IMF for the country this year. IMF actually said, on Monday…

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In 60 pictures, relive the drama in Paris at #Euro2016 final

It was a mind-blowing finale at the Stade De France in Paris to wrap such an amazing month-long festival of European football. From the beautiful closing ceremony spearheaded by world…

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#Euro2016: Ronaldo tastes first major international title triumph

Portugal are champions of Europe and they defeated hosts, France in a dramatic final at Stade de France on Sunday night to do so. The night started badly for the Portuguese…

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EURO 2016: Clattenburg to referee France-Portugal final

UEFA has chosen Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg to take charge of Sunday's Euro 2016 final between France and Portugal. Clattenburg will take the centre stage at the Stade de…

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#Euro2016: France fight off wounded Germany to move into final

It was tagged the 'battle of the giants' but France came out on top as they fought hard to earn a 2-0 win against Germany on Thursday to clinch a ticket…

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Ronaldo says Portugal deserves to win Euro 2016 final

Portugal national team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo believes his side deserves to win the Euro 2016 final. The Real Madrid forward scored a goal and made an assist against Wales to…

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Wole Soyinka: What Nigerian adults owe the young ones

by Wole Soyinka The issue, I understand, is the flaunting of religious markers in public educational institutions. Let me begin by confessing that I envy the French to whom those…

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Euro 2016: 14 interesting facts and firsts

by Dolapo Adelana UEFA Euro 2016 kicked off on Friday June 10, in France with 24 participating teams for the first time in its history. The European football championship had for…

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#Euro2016: Luka Modric screamer gives Croatia victory over Turkey (WATCH)

Midfield maestro, Luka Modric led his Croatian side to a win over Turkey at the Parc Des Princes on Sunday. The Champions League winner scored a goal of the tournament…

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#Euro2016: Gareth Bale, Hal Robson-Kanu help Wales make history

Welsh talisman, Gareth Bale has earned a page in the record books in the on-going UEFA European Championship in France. He scored a spectacular free-kick to put his country ahead…

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#Euro2016: How Payet won the opening match for France (WATCH)

Hosts, France have kicked off their Euro 2016 campaign in solid fashion as they defeated Romania 2-1 at the Stade de France. Arsenal striker, Olivier Giroud repaid Didier Deschamps' faith in…

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‘already knows his next club’

Swedish striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he has already made a decision on where he is headed next, however he is staying mum on the name of the club. "I know…

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President Buhari welcomes France’s Hollande to Nigeria (PHOTOS)

President of France, Francois Hollande upon arrival in Nigeria, was received by the President, Muhammadu Buhari today. Buhari, who just got back from the London anti-corruption summit is hosting a…

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President Buhari heads to France, Britain

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday, February 2, travel to France and Britain, twenty-four hours after returning from official visits to Kenya and Ethiopia. Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to…

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President Buhari returns from France to an expectant nation (See Photos)

After spending almost 3 days in France, President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria. While away, Buhari, revealed that negotiations were ongoing with Boko Haram insurgents,  for the release of…

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