DR Congo’s Goma Close To Falling To Militia, Rwanda Troops, Says France
THE besieged Congolese city of Goma was rocked by heavy artillery fire on Monday as France warned the regional capital was on the.
Africa
News
Niger Republic’s President Under Fire At Home Over Attack On Nigeria
NIGER Republic’s President Abdourahmane Tchiani is facing a backlash of criticism from his fellow countrymen following his recent allegation of a conspiracy by.
News
Don’t Drag Nigeria Into Your Fight With France, Ribadu Tells Tchiani
THE National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has described as baseless the fresh allegations raised by the Nigerien military leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani..
Africa
France Withdraws First Contingent Of Soldiers From Chad
FRANCE began withdrawing soldiers from Chad on Friday, the country’s defence ministry said, after N’Djamena last month abruptly ended military cooperation with the.
Opinion
X-Raying Nigeria’s MoU With France On Solid Minerals – By Dada Olusegun
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu as part of his global diplomatic shuttles to seek out more development opportunities for Nigeria through forging of partnerships with.
International
France’s Macron Pledges To Stay In Office Until End Of Term
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron says he will stay on “until the end” of his five-year term, until May 2027, after a no-confidence vote.
Africa
France Admits Colonial ‘Massacre’, Says Senegal President, Faye
FRANCE has for the first time acknowledged that its soldiers carried out a “massacre” in Senegal in which dozens – perhaps hundreds –.
News
‘Nigeria Is Open For Business,’ Tinubu Woos French Investors
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has told French investors that the country is open for business, saying his government is creating an enabling environment for.
News
Tinubu To Visit France On Wednesday
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will embark on a state visit to France on Wednesday, the presidency has said. The visit is in honour of.
Sport
Fans Query Oshoala, Abiodun Omission From France Friendly
FOOTBALL enthusiasts have expressed dissatisfaction over the omission of key players Asisat Oshoala and Deborah Abiodun from the Super Falcons’ squad announced for.
Africa
France President Backs Morocco In Dispute Over Western Sahara
FRANCE’s President Emmanuel Macron has told Morocco’s parliament that he believes Western Sahara should be under Moroccan sovereignty, and has pledged to invest.
International
Over 100,000 Protest In France Against New Prime Minister, Michel Barnier
MORE than 100,000 left-wing demonstrators rallied across France on Saturday to protest against the nomination of the centre-right Michel Barnier as prime minister.
International
France’s Macron Defends Giving Citizenship To Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has defended a decision to grant fast-track citizenship to indicted Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Speaking at a news conference.
International
Telegram Messaging App CEO, Pavel Durov To Appear In Court
TELEGRAM chief executive Pavel Durov is to appear in court Sunday after being arrested at a Paris airport for offences related to his.
News
Tinubu Flies To France In A new Presidential Aircraft
PRESIDENT Tinubu departed Abuja Monday for Paris, using the new Airbus A330, which replaced the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) bought under the Presidency of.
News
Tinubu Flies To France Today
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will travel to France on Monday (today), the presidency has said. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and.
Sport
Spain Strike Gold In Men’s Olympic Football Event After Beating France 5-3
SPAIN continued their recent dominance of international football by edging past France – who fought back from 3-1 down to force extra time.
Sport
Spain Defeat Morocco, Reach Olympic Men’s Football Final To Meet France
SUBSTITUTE Juanlu Sanchez struck a late winner as Spain came from behind to beat Morocco 2-1 on Monday and reach the final of.
Sport
Paris Olympics: Ugly Scenes As France Edge Out Argentina In Quarter-Final
FRANCE set up an Olympic men’s football semi-final with Egypt after beating Argentina 1-0 in a hostile quarter-final marred by ugly scenes at.
Sport
France Recalls Contaminated Olympic Water Bottles After Cancer Link
FRENCH authorities have recalled Olympics-branded water bottles for children containing excessive levels of endocrine disruptor Bisphenol A, a week ahead of the Paris.