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APC Presidential Candidate, Tinubu Jets Out To France

June 27, 2022 Echezona Ibezim

Ashiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has travelled to France after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday. This was confirmed in a statement issued by Tunde Rahman, his media aide, on Monday. According to the statement, he is meant to meet some important dignitaries in Europe. The statement did not disclose what the meetings are about and the dignitaries. What his aide is saying He stated, “The APC standard bearer is expected back in the country shortly. Earlier before his departure, he attended…

Aminata Diallo has been released without charge

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 Echezona Ibezim

PSG midfielder Aminata Diallo has been released without charge as French prosecutors continue to investigate an attack on club teammate Kheira Hamraoui. Hamraoui was reportedly dragged from a car by two masked men and attacked with an iron bar after attending a team meal last week, leaving her with injuries to her hands and legs.

French soccer player Aminata Diallo arrested in connection with violent attack on teammate

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 Echezona Ibezim

French soccer player Aminata Diallo was arrested on Wednesday in connection with an attack on Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kheira Hamraoui who was struck in the legs by two masked men wielding iron bars, the team confirmed. PSG released a statement on the club’s website confirming the midfielder’s arrest as part of the Versailles Regional Police Service’s investigation into the attack on Hamraoui last Thursday. Paris Saint-Germain condemns in the strongest possible terms the violence committed,” the statement read. “Since Thursday evening the Club has taken all necessary measures to guarantee the health,…

France Beat Spain to clinch the UEFA nations league

October 10, 2021 Echezona Ibezim

France has beat Spain in a nation’s league Finals to clinch the trophy. Jkcyno news gathered that Karim Benzema stunner and controversial winner from Kylian Mbappe see world champions France fight back from Mikel Oyarzabal’s opener to clinch the Nations League crown with a 2-1 win over Spain. 🇫🇷 France become the first team to win the World Cup, the EURO and the Nations League! 👏👏👏

Globacom Signs Deal with Eutelsat of France for Satellite Deployment

October 4, 2021 Echezona Ibezim

Globacom, the second-largest telecoms operator in Nigeria by subscriber number and market share, has signed a deal with Eutelsat of France for satellite deployment in the Nigerian market. The business deal, which was signed between the two companies at the Elysee Palace in Paris recently, was witnessed by the French President, Mr. Emmanuel Macron. The Chairman of Globacom, Chief Mike Adenuga, signed on behalf of Globacom, while Eutelsat CEO, Rodolphe Belmer, signed on behalf of Eutelsat of France. The partnership deal is coming at a time when the federal government…

France President Emmanuel Macron slapped in the face (video)

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 Echezona Ibezim

French President Emmanuel Macron has been slapped in the face on an official visit to the south-east of France. In a video circulating on social media, Mr Macron is seen walking up to a barrier on a trip to Tain-l’Hermitage outside the city of Valence. A man in a green T-shirt slaps Mr Macron in the face before officers quickly move in. The president, meanwhile, is pulled away. Two men have been arrested following the incident, French media report. President Macron later called it an “isolated event”. “We must not…

Paul Pogba reportedly Quits playing for France

October 26, 2020 Echezona Ibezim

France’s star midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly quit the national football team over President Emmanuel Macron’s ‘Islamist terrorism’ statement, reports said. France’s star midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly quit the national football team over President Emmanuel Macron’s ‘Islamist terrorism’ statement, reports said on Monday. Pogba’s decision to reportedly leave the French team comes after President Macron said that ‘monstrosity of Islamist terrorism’ must be dealt with strongly. Macron’s comments come against the backdrop of the beheading of Samuel Paty – a school teacher who was killed for showing allegedly communal…

Another $319 Million Abacha Loot Surfaces in France and UK

May 7, 2020 Echezona Ibezim

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has said that a further $319m – N127bn – of late General Sani Abacha loot was in France and the United Kingdom. The embassy in a statement said that $167m in stolen assets is split between France and the UK while another $152m was in Britain. The release of the $152m is being argued in court however. The statement said, “The funds returned last week are distinct and separate from an additional $167m in stolen assets also forfeited in the United Kingdom and France,…

Super Falconnets Win China In an unbelievable way in the U-20 world cup (Pictures +video)

August 13, 2018 Echezona Ibezim

The super Falconnets of Nigeria have narrowly qualified to the next round of the ongoing women’s world cup in France after edging out China at final minute of the additional time. China was leading Nigeria by a lone goal from the first half but couldn’t hold on just for the remaining 60seconds. The resilient falconnets showed more hunger and eventually got it. However, both of them were tied up in same points but Nigeria scaled through on goal difference. It meant that China have crashed out of the tournament…