President Donald Trump lashed out at his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, after arriving in Paris to commemorate the end of World War One. On Twitter, Mr Trump said it was “very insulting” that his host had called for a joint…
IGP orders detention of Policemen over death of Abuja lady (Nation) * Ban on public procession still in force- Plateau govt (Nation)
IGP orders detention of Policemen over death of Abuja lady (Nation) The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris has ordered the FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma to detain and personally investigate the policemen who shot a lady dead in…
Buhari assures South Sudan of Nigeria’s support (Sun) * Stranded Delta flood victims create 10 private IDP camps (Vanguard)
Buhari assures South Sudan of Nigeria’s support (Sun) President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday assured South Sudan that Nigeria is prepared to help stabilize that country both politically and economically. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi…
Jim Ovia: Putting the shine on Africa’s rise -Magnus Onyibe
When Emmanuel Macron , President of France, Theresa May, prime minister of the United Kingdom,UK and Angela Merkel, president of Germany recently embarked on state visits to major African countries back-to-back, it was a clear testament to the fact that…
Macron injects cash to fix France’s healthcare system (Tribune)
President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday promised extra money and more doctors in rural areas to ease pressure on France’s hospitals, which are creaking under the weight of budget constraints and closures of clinics outside towns and cities. Macron’s announcement came…
Pussy riot members lose appeal over World Cup pitch invasion (Ndtv.Sports)
A Russian court on Monday threw out appeals by Pussy Riot punk group members after they were sentenced to brief jail terms for invading the pitch at the World Cup final. The Moscow City Court upheld their 15-day sentences in…
Ambode hosts 11-year-old hyperrealist artist, promises him educational support
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday hosted an 11-year-old hyperrealist artist, Kareem Waris Olamilekan who drew a stunning portrait of French President, Emmanuel Macron in just two hours on the spot during the President’s visit to the new Afrika…
President Macron’s special birthday gift to me – Steve Ayorinde
Steve Ayorinde, art writer, editor and critic is Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture and in this piece he speaks about the significance of Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the shrine as well as The French president’s decision to…
Ambode, Macron, others celebrate African culture at the Afrika Shrine in Ikeja
President of France, Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday night made a historic visit to the Afrika Shrine, home of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing it as an iconic centre for the propagation of African culture, strength and music.…
* Ambode promises conducive environment for workers (Punch) * French President, Macron to visit Lagos July 3 (ThisDay)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 27, 2018 Ambode promises conducive environment for workers (Punch) The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has assured civil servants in the state of conducive working environment to perform their duties optimally. Ambode said this…