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Information Minister Woos French Investors With Nigeria’s Pro-Business Reforms

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has made a compelling case to French investors, spotlighting Nigeria’s ambitious economic reforms, dynamic market potential, and investor-friendly environment as part of the administration’s push to attract sustained foreign direct investment. Minister Idris emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to fostering deeper economic ties with France while speaking…

Nigeria Has No Pact With France To Destabilise Niger Republic – FG

Anthony Ogbekile11 months ago11 months ago06 mins

The Federal Government has strongly rejected allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming non-existent collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilise his country. The Federal Government also said Nigeria remained committed to fostering regional stability and will continue to lead efforts to address terrorism and…

French Prime Minister Removed From Office After ‘No-Confidence Vote’

Anthony Ogbekile12 months ago12 months ago02 mins

French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier has been removed from office following a no-confidence vote, just three months after taking office, plunging the country into political uncertainty. 331 out of 577 lawmakers voted against Barnier’s government on Wednesday, making him the first prime minister to be ousted through such a motion since 1962. The move follows…

Tinubu Heads To France From UK

Anthony Ogbekile1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

President Bola Tinubu is expected to travel to Paris, France, from London, United Kingdom, soon for another “significant engagement,” according to his close political ally and former placeholder running mate, Ibrahim Kabir Masari. Tinubu had left for London on October 2, 2024, for a two-week vacation. In a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on…

Retiremen:Antoine Griezman Quits French National Team

Alex Ogbonnaya1 year ago1 year ago01 mins

Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33. The Atletico Madrid player made 137 appearances for his country, France and helped them win the 2018 World Cup. “It is with a heart full of memories that I close this chapter of my life. Thank you for this magnificent tricolour…

Thierry Henry Resigns As France Under-21 Manager

Alex Ogbonnaya1 year ago1 year ago01 mins

Thierry Henry has stepped down as manager of the France Under-21 team after leading them to a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics. He expressed his pride in the team’s achievement, saying it was “one of the greatest pride of my life”. Henry had been in charge since 2023 and was expected to remain until…

France Secures Olympic Men’s Football Semi-Final Berth with 1-0 Win Over Argentina

Alex Ogbonnaya1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

France has advanced to the semi-finals of the Olympic men’s football tournament after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a highly charged quarter-final match. The winning goal was scored by Jean-Philippe Mateta, who headed home a corner kick from Michael Olise in the fifth minute. The match was marked by intense rivalry and tension, culminating in a…

France PM Set To Resign After Poor Showing at The Polls

Alex Ogbonnaya1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

France’s Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is expected to hand in his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday after his party failed to win a majority in parliamentary elections. But he added that, if his resignation is refused, he was ready to remain in office “as long as duty demands”, with the Paris Olympics due…

Olivier Giroud To Quit From France National Team After Euro 2024

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

Former Arsenal Striker Olivier Giroud says he plans to quit international football after Euro 2024. The AC Milan striker is France’s all-time top scorer, with 57 goals in 131 appearances and won the World Cup in 2018. The former Chelsea forward has been named in Didier Deschamps’ provisional squad for the Euros, which start next…

France Records Over 5,000 Deaths Over To Summer 2023 Heat

Okafor Chinelo2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

More than 5,000 people are believed to have died in France as a result of sever summer heat last year “Everyone has been affected,” Caroline Semaille, head of France’s public health agency, told reporters as she presented a report on heat-related deaths last year. The summer of 2023, marked by four heatwaves including in August…