Tinubu Seeks Frence Support Amid Northern Nigeria Violence
President Bola Tinubu has reached out to France for increased assistance as the country battles rising violence in the northern regions. French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that he spoke with Tinubu about strengthening cooperation. Northern Nigeria has seen a surge in attacks recently, including kidnappings from schools and churches. In recent weeks, the […]
France to Ban Smoking on Beaches, Parks, and near Schools
France will ban smoking in outdoor public areas like beaches, parks, areas outside schools, bus stops, and sports venues frequented by children starting July 1st. Its Health Minister Catherine Vautrin says the move is aimed at protecting children’s right to breathe clean air. Smoking on café and bar terraces will still be allowed, but violators […]
President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Visit To France, UK
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a working visit to France and the UK. The President had departed Nigeria on April 2 for Paris, France, where he held a meeting with the U.S. Department of State’s Senior Advisor for Africa, Mr Massad Boulos, on deepening bilateral cooperation to enhance regional security and sustainable […]
Germany, France, Spain and Portugal Qualify for UEFA Nations League Semifinals.
France earned a dramatic 5-4 penalty win over Croatia to advance to the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League, where they will play European champions Spain which held off a fightback from the Netherlands to win a penalty shoot-out 5 – 4. Portugal beat Denmark 5-2 after extra time for a 5-3 aggregate win into […]
France Bans Use Of PFAS In Cosmetics
France has passed a law banning the use of ‘forever chemicals in cosmetics and clothing. Forever chemicals, or perflu-oro-alkyl and poly-fluoro-alkyl substances (PFAS), are chemicals that do not break down in the natural environment and are suspected of causing liver damage as well as kidney and testicular cancer. The law, which is to take effect […]
France Rejects Claims of Collusion with Nigeria to Destabilize Niger
France has described as “groundless” the allegation by Niger that Nigeria had offered space in its territory to France in order to destabilise the former French colony. Political Counsellor to the Embassy of France in Nigeria, Bertrand de Seissan, who expressed this thought in an interview said the matter was never been discussed, nor even […]
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Begins After Year of Conflict
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect in Lebanon after more than a year of fighting. It began at 04:00 AM local time today, putting an at-least temporary end to nearly 14 months of conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. The deal was announced on Tuesday evening by Israel, France […]
France Makes History by Including Right to Abortion in Constitution
France has become the first country in the world to explicitly include the right to abortion in its constitution. Parliamentarians voted to revise the country’s 1958 constitution to enshrine women’s “guaranteed freedom” to abort. The overwhelming 780-72 vote saw a standing ovation in the parliament in Versailles when the result was announced. President Emmanuel Macron […]
President Bola Tinubu departs to Paris on a private visit
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Paris, France, on a PRIVATE VISIT. A Presidential statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said President Tinubu will return to the country in the first week of February, 2024. Sources familiar with the trip said President Tinubu had planned the […]
