Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th appearance for France with a brace as Les Bleus took control of their Group I clash against Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the score at 3–0 as the game continues. The France captain opened the scoring before adding a second, taking...
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Kylian Mbappe became France’s all-time leading scorer on Tuesday as Les Bleus defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The France captain scored twice in the Group I clash to move to 58 international goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s previous record of 57. After...
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a new analysis has recorded the Instagram follower counts of all 1,244 players across all 48 World Cup squads, revealing which players and nations command the greatest social media — and what that reach is worth in estimated commercial earnings per sponsored post. HIGHLIGHTS You can...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos after concluding a three-nation diplomatic and economic tour of France, Kenya and Rwanda aimed at deepening Nigeria’s international partnerships. In a statement issued on Friday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the outcomes of the 10th France-Nigeria Business Council Meeting, held today at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, describing them as a clear signal that Nigeria and France are moving from dialogue to delivery. With trade between both countries reaching $4.7 billion...
President Bola Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms. At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s strong GDP growth in dollar...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rescheduled the commencement of his planned three-nation trip, shifting his departure date from Saturday to Sunday. The adjustment marks a change from an earlier announcement that the President would leave Abuja on May 2 for official visits to France, Kenya and Rwanda. The Special...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2nd, on a visit to Kenya, Rwanda and France. Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja He said President Tinubu’s first stop will be in France, after...
Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI) has enhanced economic viability and empowerment as part of its strategic approach to combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kano. This initiative operates through the Women Against Violence Empowered through Sustainability (WAVES) partnership with the Kano State Government, the Embassy of France in Nigeria, and...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Thursday held a breakfast meeting with top diplomats in Abuja, describing the engagement as productive and enriching. The meeting, which brought together representatives from the United Kingdom, European Union, Germany, Canada, and France, focused on strengthening relationships and fostering...
Nigeria has taken another step to strengthen its diplomatic engagements across key global capitals following the presentation of Letters of Credence to newly appointed ambassadors-designate. The Letters of Credence were presented on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu‑Ojukwu, during...
France national football team beat Brazil national football team 2-1 in a lively pre-World Cup friendly in the United States. The game had goals, a red card, and a tense finish. France took the lead in the 18th minute. Kylian Mbappe spotted the goalkeeper off his line and chipped...
Zinedine Zidane looks set to take over the France national team after the 2026 World Cup, ending years of speculation. According to ESPN reports, a verbal agreement is already in place for Zidane to replace Didier Deschamps. Similar reports from Fabrizio Romano say the same.Nothing has been officially signed...
PSG player, Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial in France over an alleged rape dating back to 2023.According to Sky Sports, investigating judges have referred the Paris Saint-Germain defender to a criminal court in Hauts-de-Seine after a three-year judicial investigation. A date for the trial has not...
Under Donald Trump, the United States is fast approaching the dead end of a curious transactional presidency. Even the most treasured items of American nationhood and heritage are up for sale to the highest bidder in an bazaar as governance. This is an era where everything America does is...
When the Benin Republic political crisis began, Nigerians woke up to a Nigerian army deployment that appeared out of nowhere – jets, troops, machinery, rapid response, zero bureaucracy. Less than 24 hours. Compare that with years of massacres, kidnappings, mass abductions, villages burnt, clergy murdered, schools emptied, highways captured,...
As the raging insecurity crisis in Nigeria festers, France has assured of a huge support with a view to solving the problem through collaboration in different areas. The President, Emmanuel Macron, gave the assurance on Sunday when he and President Bola Tinubu held talks on Sunday via a telephone...
France has pledged deeper security cooperation with Nigeria as President Emmanuel Macron has said his country stands firmly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in confronting the nation’s growing security threats. In a message posted on his X handle, Macron revealed that he had a direct conversation with President Tinubu,...
President Bola Tinubu has nominated non-career Nigerian ambassadors for three countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. The presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a state issued on Monday in Abuja. Mr. Onanuga said the postings will be finalised following Senate screening. The three nominees according...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday finalized a landmark agreement for the purchase of a large fleet of Rafale fighter jets from France. The deal, signed alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, outlines Ukraine’s intention to acquire as many as 100 of the advanced aircraft, according to the Élysée Palace....