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France to Expand Nuclear Arsenal, Extend Deterrence to European Partners

March 3, 2026

France will strengthen its nuclear capabilities and extend its strategic deterrence to select European countries, marking the most significant overhaul of French nuclear policy since 1960, President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday. Speaking

France Moves to End Legal ‘Marital Duty’ to Have S3x, Redefining Consent in Marriage

January 30, 2026

France’s National Assembly has unanimously approved legislation to formally abolish the long-standing legal concept of a marital duty to have sexual relations, clarifying that marriage does not imply sexual obligation between spouses.

News·Politics·Top Stories

Tinubu Approves Three Key Ambassadorial Postings

January 23, 2026

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassadors to major international capitals, the presidency has confirmed. According to a statement from presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Ambassador Ayodele Oke has

Politics·World News

France Political Turmoil Deepens as New Prime Minister Resigns a Month Into Job

October 6, 2025

France has been thrown back into political chaos after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, barely a month after his appointment and just a day after unveiling his government. The resignation

World News

Ex-French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, Stripped Of Country’s Highest Honour Over Criminal Conviction

June 15, 2025

Former President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, has been formally stripped of the country’s highest honour, the Légion d’Honneur, following his conviction in a corruption case. The 70-year-old leader, who served as president

Sports

UEFA Nations League: Spain Edge France In Nine-goal Thriller

June 5, 2025

Spain set up an all-Iberian Nations League final with Portugal in the UEFA Nations League after a pulsating 5-4 win over France in the second semifinals on Thursday night. Lamine Yamal scored

Politics

Nigeria Secures €300m Development Partnership With France

November 29, 2024

Nigerian government has secured a €300 million development partnership with France. The development partnership agreement was signed on Thursday at a meeting in Paris. The meeting was part of activities during the

News

Nigeria, France Sign Agreements On Critical Infrastructure Development

November 29, 2024

Nigeria and France have signed two agreements on the development of critical infrastructure and the long-term sustenance of agriculture and food security. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron

Opinion

Time For France To Embrace Nigeria Fully

November 29, 2024

By Olayinka Bamidele France has a complicated relationship with Africa, dating back to colonialism, with very ugly vestiges of the past doting the West coast. But the country is determined to forge

Sports

Thierry Henry Happy With Golden Silver, Resigns France Job

August 19, 2024

France Legend and member of the Popular Arsenal invisible under Arsene wenger Thierry Henry has resigned his position as France U-21 coach just days after leading the Olympic team second finish

France vs Argentina war on the pitch and outside the pitch

Sports

Olympic Semis: France To Battle Egypt As Spain face Morocco

August 3, 2024

Hosts France scratched a lone goal victory over Argentina to reach the men’s soccer semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Friday, in a match that recorded a fight between the players immediately

D'Tigress against France Thursday evening

News

BREAKING: D’Tigress Lose To France, Eye Return Against Canada

August 1, 2024

Nigeria’s hard fighting Women Basketball team, D’Tigress, lost 75-54 to France in their second group match Thursday evening. The Rena Wakanma tutored side won the opening game against Australia and were hoping

year old Lamine Yamal mobbed following his wonder goal

News

Spain Hit Euro Final, Humble France As Yamal Makes History

July 9, 2024

Flawless Spain came from behind Tuesday night to beat France 2-1 and zoom into the final of 2024 Euro Championship where they will meet either England or Netherlands on Sunday. France

Sports

Euro 2024: Double Delight For Ronaldo As Portugal Scale Through

July 2, 2024

Portugal Scale Through Portugal Captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, is a relieved man after Portugal survived a nail-biting encounter against Slovenia, to reach the quarterfinal of the ongoing Euro championship on Monday night in

Xavi Simons celebrates after scoring a goal that was then disallowed for offside

Sports

Netherlands, France Delay Round Of 16 Slot After Goalless Draw

June 21, 2024

Netherlands and France settled for goalless draw Friday night at their Euro championship clash in Leipzig thus delaying their qualification for the knockout stages till the final group match. Netherlands were

Sports

Mbappe To Wear Personalised Face Mask Against Netherlands

June 21, 2024

France striker, Kylian Mbappe, will wear personalised face mask against Netherlands in continuation of the Euro Championship today. The Real Madrid new man, trained with the rest of the team on Thursday,

Africa·Business News·Finance & Economy·News

Tinubu Commends France For Returning $150m Abacha Loot

November 3, 2023

President Bola Tinubu has extended Nigeria’s appreciation to France for the return of $150 million, previously embezzled by former Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha. This development was announced by Catherine Colonna,

News·Sports

IOC Okays Wearing Of Hijabs For 2024 Olympics

September 29, 2023

In the aftermath of France's sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera banning the wearing of hijabs by the country's contingent during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, athletes have been given permission to wear the

President Macron Calls Emergency Meeting As Protest Over Teenager’s Death Batters France

Africa·News

France Recalls Ambassador, Withdraws Troops From Niger

September 25, 2023

President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has announced the recall of its ambassador and all diplomats currently in the Niger Republic as political crisis in the West country rises. The French president also

News·World News

Mixed Reaction As France Bans Islamic Attire in State Schools to Preserve Secularism

August 28, 2023

France‘s Education Minister, Gabriel Attal, has announced a significant policy shift that will ban the wearing of abayas, loose-fitting full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in the country’s state-run schools which

World News

President Macron Calls Emergency Meeting As Protest Over Teenager’s Death Batters France

June 30, 2023

The president of France, Emmanuel Macron has called for an emergency meeting of Government officials on Friday, as protest over the death of Nahel, a teenager that was killed by French Police

News·World News

Macron Insists France Pension Reforms Necessary Amid ‘Legitimate Protests’

March 22, 2023

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday addressed his country after weeks of protests and strikes over a plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64

News·World News

France Parliament Vote Thursday On Macron’s Pension Reforms Plans

March 16, 2023

France’s parliament are currently voting (Thursday) on President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to raise the retirement age by two years to 64 after weeks of protests and fractious debate on the government's proposed

Sports·News

Benzema Retires From International Football

December 19, 2022

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football as he celebrstes his 35th birthday following France's defeat to Argentina in a dramatic 2022 FIFA World Cup final

Sports·News·World News

Qatar 2022: Argentina Dethrones France, Victorious After Penalties

December 18, 2022

Argentina and Lionel Messi became the 2022 FIFA World Cup winners Sunday evening at the Lusail Iconic Stadium after a battling 4-2 win on penalties against France reports Prime Business Africa.

News·Sports

3 Key French Players May Miss Sunday’s World Cup Final Against Argentina

December 16, 2022

France players Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate and Kingsley Coman faces race against time to be fit for Sunday's FIFA World Cup final against Argentina

Sports·News·World News

Ex-Super Eagles Star, Udeze, Praise Antoine Griezmann In Morocco-France Semifinal Match

December 15, 2022

Former Nigerian defender Ifeanyi Udeze drooled over the performance of Morocco in the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar against France and noted that the Atlas Lions made it

Sports·News·World News

Qatar 2022: How France Rated Against Morocco

December 14, 2022

France, the defending World Champions, overcame the African challenge posed by an impressive Morocco side to reach the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Below is how the Les

Sports·News·World News

How Morocco Lost To Superior France In World Cup Semifinals

December 14, 2022

Morocco on Wednesday night failed go get past defending champions France in the second semifinals match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after they suffered a heartbreaking 2-0 defeat.

Sports·Top Stories

Qatar 2022: France Beat Morocco, Set Up Titanic Final War Against Argentina

December 14, 2022

Defending champions France beat Morocco 2-0 at the Al Bayt Stadium in Doha Wednesday night to reach the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar where they will face Argentina

Sports·News·World News

Real Madrid Star, Giroud’s Goals Lift France, To Face Morocco In Semifinals

France beat England 2-1 in the second quarterfinals match on Saturday evening to retain their hopes of becoming the first team that would defend their World Cup title in 60 years.

December 10, 2022

Sports·News·World News

Saka’s Development Excites Wenger, Tips France To Beat England

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is flattered by forward Bukayo Saka's comments over the the positive influence the legendary tactician has had on him and has also tipped France to beat England in Saturday's quarterfinals

December 10, 2022

Sports·News·World News

Qatar 2022: France Beat Poland, Face England In Quarterfinals

World champions France overcame the challenge posed by Poland with a 3-1 win Sunday evening to set up a quarterfinals clash against England on Saturday evening reports Prime Business Africa

December 4, 2022

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Gallant Tunisia Exit Qatar 2022 Despite Victory Against France

Tunisia on Wednesday defeated world champions France 1-0 in their last Group D game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Education City Stadium in Qatar but failed to progress to the round of 16 stage.

November 30, 2022

Sports·News·World News

Argentina, Poland Recover From Poor World Cup Starts, France Reach Knockout Stage

Tunisia on Saturday lost 1-0 to Australia in their second Group D match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar which could ominously mean a group stage elimination.

November 26, 2022

Sports·News·World News

How France Broke World Cup Defending Champions’ Jinx In Clash With Australia

France came from a goal down to score three goals and defeat Australia 4-1 in their first match of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night

November 23, 2022

Sports·News

Le Bleus Campaigns In Group D, Aims To Retain World Cup Title

Crowned world champions at Russia 2018, France have a major challenge on their hands: to do what no other team has done in the last 60 years and retain the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy.

November 18, 2022

Sports·News

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Super Falconets Pip France In Group C Clash

Nigeria U-20 Women’s football team, the Falconets defeated European champions France 1-0 in their opening Group C game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in San Jose, Costa Rica in the early hours of Friday reports Prime Business Africa

August 12, 2022

Sports·News

Women’s Euro 2022: Germany Defeats France, Sets Up Final Showdown Against England

Alexandra Popp scored twice to help Germany to a 2-1 win over France on Wednesday night and into the final of the Women’s Euro 2022 Championship against England at Wembley on Sunday.

July 27, 2022

News·Sports

Euro 2022: England Defeats Sweden, To Face Germany Or France In Sunday’s Final

The Three Lionesses of England reached the final of the 2022 UEFA Women’s Championship on Tuesday night after their 4-0 drubbing of world's number two best ranked side, Sweden at Bramall Lane

July 26, 2022

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