Cheta Nwanze: The revolution we need (Y! FrontPage)

When the population is deeply divided along ethnic or religious lines, the revolution quickly degenerates into anarchy. Revolution? I think not. I have been hearing increasing murmurs by young people saying that a “revolution” is the only way to change Nigeria. The most common definition of a revolution is “an overthrow (usually violent), and thorough... Read More

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April 23, 2013

Yes, homo! France legalises gay marriage – See PHOTOS from around the world

France legalized gay marriage on Tuesday after a wrenching national debate and protests that flooded the streets of Paris. Legions of officers and water cannon stood ready near France’s National Assembly ahead of the final vote, bracing for possible violence on an issue that galvanized the country’s faltering conservative movement. The measure passed easily in... Read More

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April 23, 2013

How Boko Haram kidnapped us for 2 months – French family speaks on their ordeal (PHOTO)

Members of the family held hostage for two months by a Nigerian Islamist group spoke about their ordeal on French national television over the weekend. They said the four children helped them get through the tough times. Albane Moulin-Fournier said during the prime-time interview on France 2 Saturday night that there had been some “very... Read More

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April 21, 2013

Femi Fani-Kayode: A word for our leaders

by Femi Fani-Kayode Why do we always take ten steps forward and twenty steps backwards? Why is our case and example one of constant failure, ineptitude, defeat, shame, lack and incompetence? What is wrong with the Federal Republic of Nigeria… On the 20th April 1653 (exactly 360 years ago to the day that I am... Read More

March 31, 2013

1,400 people evacuated from Eiffel Tower after bomb threat

Tourists visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris were evacuated from the iconic landmark following an anonymous phone call announcing an attack on Saturday night. Police told AFP around 1,400 people were visiting the site when it was cleared and a security perimeter was set up around the monument. L’Express news website said that tourists and... Read More

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March 25, 2013

Former President Nicolas Sarkozy charged with taking financial advantage of France’s richest woman [DETAILS]

Former president Nicolas Sarkozy has been charged with taking financial advantage of France’s richest woman as part of a probe into illegal party funding, a move that supporters say is aimed at preventing his political comeback. The 58-year-old Sarkozy — who this month made the strongest hint yet that he could be a presidential candidate... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Boko Haram releases video of abducted family, France reacts (SNAPSHOT)

by Akan Ido A faction of the Boko Haram Islamic sect has released a video of a seven member French family kidnapped last Tuesday in northern Cameroon. According to the French Foreign Minister, Laurent Fabius, the video, which was posted on YouTube was “terribly shocking”. “A video of the French family kidnapped last Tuesday in... Read More

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February 20, 2013

Boko Haram kidnaps French family in Cameroun

by Chi Ibe Islamic sect, Boko Haram has kidnapped a French family of seven; among them three children in northern Cameroon it is confirmed. The President of France, Francois Hollande, on Tuesday told journalists during a visit to Greece that the French tourists were kidnapped by members of the Islamic sect. “They have been taken... Read More

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February 1, 2013

David Beckham signs £150k-a-week deal with Paris St Germain, donates ENTIRE salary to children’s charity

David Beckham has made history by revealing he will be donating the entire salary from his new contract with Paris St Germain to a children’s charity in Paris. In what is believed to be a world first, the 37-year-old footballer will be donating around £3million to the cause – if reports of his £150,000-a-week salary... Read More

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January 23, 2013

“Stop trying to be like heterosexuals” – Read from gay people who OPPOSE gay marriages

by Rachel Ogbu Still on our #IssueOfTheWeek, it would seem that there are now two worlds and you must take a side, either you are pro gay relationships or anti. However, in some cases this line is blurry. It might shock you to know that there are many gay people who oppose gay marriages for... Read More

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January 23, 2013

Health risk: Reps set to ban importation and sale of ‘energy’ drinks

by Isi Esene The House of Representatives yesterday put plans in motion to ban the importation and sale of caffeinated drinks, better known as energy drinks in the country. This is following a motion sponsored by a member, Yacoob Bush-Alebiosu, detailing the health risks of consuming such energy drinks. The House then went on to... Read More

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January 22, 2013

Opinion: Issues for consideration as Nigerian troops deploy in Mali

by Waheed Odusile The cost of the wars to Nigeria, especially Liberia’s was enormous both in terms of human and material resources. There is a saying in Yoruba that if your neighbour is feeding on house rat and you fail to warn him, by the time he begins to cough at night you will not... Read More

ECOMOG, France, mali, nigeria, terrorism

January 10, 2013

Teacher fired for allowing 18-year-old students to drink wine… during trip to France

A French teacher has been fired from a $40,000-a-year Manhattan prep school for allowing her 18-year-old students to have a glass of wine during a school trip to France. Daniele Benatouil was let go from the prestigious Calhoun School on the Upper West Side for letting six girls enjoy the traditional French beverage, despite getting... Read More

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January 5, 2013

Terrorism: Nigerian security agencies get set to answer the JAMBS question

by Akan Ido The Nigerian security apparatus which, according to observers, have so far proved inadequate to protect the lives and property of citizens might soon be stretched thinner with the emergence of a new terror group known as the Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi Biladis Sudan (JAMBS), which roughly translates as Vanguards for the Aid... Read More

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November 23, 2012

Opinion: Nigerian gays: Victims of ‘scapegoatism’

by Joseph Sewedo Akoro Nigerian oil is a curse in disguise for promoter of LGBT rights. I say this because countries like the U.S. and France will not sacrifice the Nigerian oil for homosexual issues. Nigeria homosexuals are unfortunately victims of ‘scapegoatism’ in their own country. The legislators who have suffered lot of bashing on... Read More

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November 5, 2012

TICKER: Just messy: French justice minister ‘had eight boyfriends when she fell pregnant with love child’

France’s first female justice minister was seeing up to eight boyfriends at around the time she had a love child, it was claimed yesterday. Revelations about Rachida Dati’s extraordinarily busy love life have emerged in a bitter row about the paternity of the 47-year-old’s daughter. Multi-millionaire businessman Dominique Desseigne, 68, is refusing to take a... Read More

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October 5, 2012

Ladies, would you carry the ‘hoop bag’?

by Isi Esene Fashionista or not! Let’s assume you get the bag for free, er… Seriously, ladies, would you use this? The bag is a creation of designer, Karl Lagerfeld, for French fashion house, Chanel, as part of his Spring/Summer 2013 women’s ready-to-wear fashion show at the Paris fashion week. We call it the ‘Hoop... Read More

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September 19, 2012

Can’t have enough! Stephanie Okereke & Linus Idahosa’s fairytale wedding in Paris (Official Photos)

by Isi Esene Nollywood superstar, Stephanie Okereke and Idahosa Linus’s wedding which took place on April 21 2012 at the Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay was every step a fairytale – hat-tip to BellaNaija for the photos!. The location, setting, wedding dress and the love shared between both lovebirds is every lady’s dream. Stephanie and... Read More

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August 17, 2012

TICKER: Prisoner mails own severed finger to French Justice minister

An inmate in a French jail has mailed part of his own severed finger to the justice minister hoping the desperate gesture would help his plea to be moved to another prison, officials said on Thursday. An envelope containing the chunk of finger was delivered on Thursday to the offices of Justice Minister Christiane Taubira,... Read More

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August 10, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Here’s a new way to celebrate an Olympic win

by Adeniyi Abdul The man lying on the floor in this picture is France’s Teddy Riner, kissing the shoe of his coach after winning the gold medal in judo. We’re just going to assume this was the product of excitement and the need to celebrate in any way possible. The coach, of course, was wearing... Read More

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August 6, 2012

“Hazard needs time to adapt” – Di Matteo

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo, has moved to play down expectations on new summer signing, Eden Hazard, by asking fans and the media, to give him time to adapt to the rigours of the English Premiership. “Of course we are looking for Eden to be incisive – but we have to... Read More

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July 31, 2012

Man attempts to swim from France to New York to spread Olympic cheer

by Adeniyi Abdul Perhaps the spectacle of the opening ceremony was even more amazing than we previously concluded, as it has resulted in a very special case of being gripped by the Olympic spirit. A 34-year old Brit has been rescued from the Atlantic ocean after a strange attempt to swim from France to New... Read More

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July 27, 2012

Madonna booed by French fans over short performance

by Isi Esene Madonna got the other side of the famous French hospitality after abruptly ending her show after just eight songs at the Olympia Theatre in Paris. The whole performance lasted only 45 minute. Many fans protested the brevity of her performance and showed their displeasure by yelling “salope” — an expletive meaning “slut”... Read More

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July 25, 2012

“The English game is always difficult”: Mikel Obi pleads with fans to be patient with Hazard

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi, has pleaded with fans to be patient with new signing, Eden Hazard. The Belgian moved to Chelsea from Lille in a transfer worth €35 million, and the Nigeria admits that the 21-year-old will need time to adjust to the English League. “He’s a good player that... Read More

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July 17, 2012

Rennes yet to receive any bid for Arsenal target M’Vila

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Frederic de Saint-Sernin, the president of Rennes, has confirmed that the club hasn’t received any concrete offer for France midfielder Yann M’Vila. The 22-year-old has been linked strongly with a move to Arsenal all summer, amidst interest from Inter Milan and Barcelona. However, the French club has told M’Vila that he can... Read More

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July 9, 2012

Deschamps set for France take over

by Isi Esene Former French captain, Didier Deschamps, has been lined-up to take over as manager of the France national team. The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed that their president, Noel Le Graet, had met Deschamps to discuss terms of a deal to replace Laurent Blanc. Talks between Deschamps and FFF officials started after Laurent... Read More

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May 16, 2012

Raining on Stephanie Okereke’s parade: ex-husband disses her wedding

by Tolu Orekoya We’ve all seen the gorgeous pictures and watched her gorgeously over-the-top preview video of the ceremony. Held at a beautiful French countryside villa, everyone who was anyone in Nollywood attended as Nigerian actress Stephanie Okereke married Linus Idahosa in grand style. Her ex-husband and former Super Eagles defender Chikelue Iloenyosi, recently granted an interview to Nigerian Entertainment... Read More

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April 21, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: INEC says “2015 elections will be the best in history”

by Lekan Olanrewaju Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, asserted that the 2015 elections will be “the best in the history of the country”. Speaking Thursday in Paris, at a luncheon in his honour by the staff of the Nigerian Embassy, he said that steps were being taken to institutionalise continuous voter registration and... Read More

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January 7, 2012

“Once a gunner, always a gunner!” Thierry Henry returns to Arsenal

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsenal’s leading goalscorer, Thierry Henry, has re-signed for Arsenal. The deal which sees him return to the club where he made his name is a short-term loan from Major League Soccer side, New York Bulls. A statement on the club’s official website read: “After negotiations between Arsenal, Henry, the New York Red Bulls... Read More

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December 27, 2011

Italy! London! The South of France! Christmas photos from across the world

Compiled by Wilfred Okiche Tis the season to be merry. Christmas is perhaps the world’s most beloved holiday season. Despite the simple message and universal theme, different people celebrate Christmas in different ways. We bring you some breathtaking and moving Christmas photos taken from across the world: / A 12-meter-tall Christmas tree made of... Read More

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