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August 26, 2021

Nigeria State Oil Firm posts maiden profit after 44-Year drought, 9 dead after crane collapses in Kenya’s capital | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: WHO: COVID-19 vaccination triples in Africa but still low COVID-19 vaccinations in Africa have tripled during the past week, though protecting even 10 percent of the continent by the end of September remains “a very daunting task,” the Africa director of the World... Read More

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November 26, 2020

Here’s what GB WhatsApp is about and why it may not be a good idea to use

GB WhatsApp is trending on Twitter in the aftermath of Twitter influencer Motara’s suspension over a video she made taunting an indigent street child. The video has made the round of the micro-blogging site to the extent it landed on French Twitter and attracted the ire of the French. Motara claimed in an apology she... Read More

French, French Twitter, Motara, nigeria, WhatsApp

Macron

Macron has got some nerve trying to make us adopt his language of ‘freedom’

Emmanuel Macron is going to be investing millions of Euros to make the French language a stronger global rival to English at the European Union, and the number one language in Africa. There’s an interesting reason for his campaign in the EU: “The situation now is quite paradoxical. English has probably never been as present... Read More

Brexit, Emmanuel Macron, Francophone Africa, French

Chimamanda Adichie wins major French literary award for ‘Dear Ijeawele’

“Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has just been been named one of three winners of Le Grand Prix de l’héroïne Madame Figaro. The prize was established in 2006 by the French magazine Madame Figaro to celebrate heroines of French and foreign literature. Each year the shortlisted works... Read More

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December 7, 2016

Pius Adesanmi: The road from fast food to Twitter

By Pius Adesanmi When I was leaving Paris for Canada to begin my PhD in 1998, my French friends almost considered it a slap on the face of their culture and civilization that I was crossing over to North America. They considered it a lowering of culture in a way. Their only consolation? Well, at... Read More

America, culture, fast food, French, Gallic arrogance, innovation, Pius Adesanmi, Science, twitter.

October 28, 2016

Opinion: The truth about true identity

by Adebisi Adeyemi Nigerian parents proudly say these days and with all confidence too. “Oh! My child only speaks the English language.” Interesting! It is for sure a beautiful thing to be able to stand out from the crowd and present yourself, your speech or even your ideas gracefully and fluently in a language acceptable... Read More

children, culture, French, identity, language, Yoruba

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 the French police. Two armed men had reportedly taken 5 hostages in a church even as the motive behind such dastardly act is still unclear.... Read More

France, French, gun control, hostage, international, safety, security, terrorism, violence

‘Ifreke Inyang: What really happened between Pinnick, the NFF and Le Guen

By ‘Ifreke Inyang P.S: This is NOT a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are not the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is also NOT coincidental. They all exist. Act 1 Scene 1. Enter... Read More

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#EgyptAir: French President confirms plane crash

French President, François Hollande, has confirmed that the missing EgyptAir MS804 flight actually crashed. The plane is believed to have crashed into the Mediterranean sea between Egypt and Greek. According the UK Guardian, the Hollande issued the confirmation while speaking at a press conference. Hollande said: “It was feared that this plane had crashed. The information... Read More

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Reuben Abati

January 10, 2016

Reuben Abati: Why every Nigerian must learn, speak French

I was on my way back from Botswana, after attending a conference organized by the Africa Leadership Forum (ALF). This was sometime in the 90s, on that same trip was Professor Tekena Tamuno, the eminent historian of blessed memory. We boarded an Air Afrique flight from Johannesburg to Abidjan, where we were scheduled to join... Read More

english, French, nigeria, reuben abati

This boy was found in a suitcase through an airport scanner

by Chinwe Okafor This is by far the most shocking thing we read in a while, except when it was reported that fuel subsidy was to be removed. A young boy was discovered by stunned customs officials hiding in a small item of luggage via the airport scanner. X-ray images capture the moment the youngster... Read More

airport, boy, found, French, ivory coast, suitcase

October 24, 2014

Wiko, Europe’s fastest growing phone brand, launches in Nigeria

by Jewel Stephen The French brand introduces an exciting range of phones starting a new direction in consumer experience. After establishing a strong market position in Europe in just three years, Wiko started its operation in West Africa by launching its portfolio of 10 phones in Nigeria on 22 October. [slideshow_deploy id=’313560′] Nigerian consumers... Read More

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September 27, 2014

@EveryNigerian: #Cameroon- Nigeria’s Lying Neighbor

by Perry Brimah There is a long history of French betrayal, including in the Nazi wars. And these were not only of foreigners but also of friends and family. I am definitely not going to stereotype a people or nation based on culture and language, and then, our neighbors, Cameroon and Chad, etc are not... Read More

Cameroun, French, nigeria, opinion, Perry Brimah, Shekau, ynaija

September 5, 2014

Crazy stalker! Man sent to prison for calling ex-girlfriend 21,807 times

by Jewel Stephen A French man has been jailed after calling and texting his ex-girlfriend 21, 807 times over a 10-month period. The 33-year-old man was handed a 10-month sentence and a £793 fine for calling his 32-year-old ex-girlfriend a average of 73 times per day. The man had been reportedly admitted to hospital in the past for... Read More

calls, court, Crazy calls, French, jail term, Manuella Spee, stalker, texts

Take that, Benfica: How Yaya Sanogo scored 4 for Arsenal

by Kolapo Olapoju Arsenal striker, Yaya Sanogo netted a first-half hat-trick, to help his team defeat Benfica 5-1 in their first game of the annual pre-season Emirates Cup. The 21-year-old French forward added a fourth goal to his tally early in the second half, to complete the comprehensive defeat of the Portuguese champions. Joel Campbell... Read More

arsenal, benfica, Emirates cup, French, Gaitan, Hector Bellerin, Joel Campbell, Yaya Sanogo

Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Alima Atta, MD Sesema PR

by ‘Jola Sotubo Running a successful PR Consultancy for over 12 years, takes a lot more than luck or serendipity. Alima Atta, Managing Director of Sesema Public Relations, shares how she has successfully run a thriving business in a male-dominated industry. You’ve successfully run a PR Consultancy for 12 years; describe the journey? Sometimes even... Read More

Alima Atta, AT &T, Francesca Uriri, French, Leading Ladies, nigeria, public relations, visa

Tunde Leye: Why Nigeria does not need a revolution

by Tunde Leye It is for this reason I think a revolution is not the way to go in Nigeria. The first coup of January 1966 was revolutionary in rhetoric. It is the worst mistake made in Nigeria. Occupy Nigeria should have taught us the power of being the most organized group within a movement,... Read More

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UPDATE: Death toll rises to at-least 118 in Jos bomb attack (See Photos)

by Akan Ido The death toll of the bomb blast at the Terminus Market in Jos, Plateau state earlier today has hit 118 according to reports from the Agence France-Presse. Plateau state police commissioner Chris Olakpe had earlier told reporters that 46 people died while 45 others were injured in the twin blasts. According... Read More

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UPDATE: 46 dead, 45 injured in Jos bomb attack, Jonathan reacts

by Isi Esene Reports have it that at least 46 people were killed when two car bombs ripped through a busy market in Jos this afternoon. Although many eyewitnesses put the number of fatalities at far above the figure, the police put the number at 45 with many others injured. Plateau state police commissioner Chris... Read More

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January 6, 2014

BREAKING: German Chancellor, Angela Merkel injured in skiing accident

by Isi Esene There are reports that the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel has been injured in a skiing accident. As a result of the accident, the German leader reportedly opted to cancel all her engagements so as to give her time to adequately nurse her injuries. The location and severity of her injuries are... Read More

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November 17, 2013

How French engineer escaped from kidnappers in Kaduna (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene French engineer, Francis Collomp who was abducted by men suspected to be members of the dreaded Islamic terrorist group, Ansaru, has escaped. Collomp who has been held in captivity since last December reportedly escaped yesterday in a village Dan Magaji, near Zaria, Kaduna. He was kidnapped in Rimi village by unknown gunmen who... Read More

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November 15, 2013

Terrorism: Boko Haram secret training camp revealed + links with al-Qaida

Boko Haram fighters train with al-Qaida’s North African branch in northern Mali, France’s Foreign Minister said yesterday. Citing documents recovered in the remote Ifoghas mountains in northern Mali, following the French intervention earlier this year, Laurent Fabius said Boko Haram’s presence there demonstrated the interconnection of jihadist groups in Africa. “This is a source of... Read More

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November 14, 2013

Just in: Boko Haram operation – French priest kidnapped in Cameroon

by Chi Ibe The BBC is reporting that a French priest has been “kidnapped in northern Cameroon, in region where Islamist militant group Boko Haram operate.” This tweet was sent out by the service at 12.45pm. French priest kidnapped in northern Cameroon, in region where Islamist militant group Boko Haram operate — BBC Breaking News... Read More

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October 13, 2013

It helps you stay slim: 8 health benefits of red wine

by Alankar Sharma Red wine is known to reverse the effect of dying ear hair cells which marks the onset of losing hearing abilities. Raise your glasses and hear them clink, more clearly each time. On a side note, the article does not encourage you to get a bottle of red wine and binge on it.... Read More

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September 27, 2013

Mom from HELL: Woman holds down her 4-year-old son to be raped by his stepfather

A French mother who held her four-year-old son by the arms while he was raped by his stepfather in a prison visiting room has been sentenced to a maximum 20 years in jail. Sabrina Bonner, 25, blindfolded her child and made him kneel on a chair throughout the ordeal. Her partner, 31-year-old Lionel Barthelemy, who has... Read More

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: At Arsenal, it’s French or bench

by ‘Ifreke Inyang But it is important that Wenger puts a clinical finisher on his summer shopping list and at least challenge for the major trophies next season. Last season, Arsenal struggled against Everton at the Emirates. It does appear that David Moyes seems to have settled for the appropriate antidote for the Gunners’ attacking... Read More

arsenal, bench, French, ifreke inyang, sports

Opinion: The real Africa is not English, French, or Portuguese – Why local language is important

by Ian Henderson As more and more companies line up to enter Africa, the world’s second most populous continent with a rising middle class of more than 300 million, companies with language localisation strategies will enjoy early-mover advantage. As more and more companies line up to enter Africa, the world’s second most populous continent with... Read More

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February 21, 2013

John Campbell: Kidnapping comes to Northern Nigeria

by John Campbell Recent Ansaru activities may indicate that the wider Boko Haram movement is evolving from a movement focused on specifically Nigerian issues, to one with a transnational character. Over the weekend, a radical Islamist group called Ansaru carried out a sophisticated kidnapping operation in Bauchi, northern Nigeria. The seven victims, all expats, were working for... Read More

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February 8, 2013

Caught pants down: Couple snapped in compromising position in clothes shop (PHOTO)

Google A couple have been caught having sex in a French clothes store – by Google Street View cameras. The pair were seemingly enjoying a steamy session in a changing cubicle when they were snapped. The last thing they would have imagined is their picture being posted online for the world to see. But Google is... Read More

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