Salah Gaova is Lagos Oyinbo

If you have ever wondered how a house husband looks like, then you are in luck. Not that such men look any different. But Salah Gaova, an artist and producer from France, said he is such a man. How did…

Buhari commends French commitment to regional peace, security

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja lauded the Republic of France for its commitment to strong regional cooperation in the fight against cross-border crime and terrorism. “Speaking at a farewell audience with the outgoing Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Denys…

Macron accuses press, opposition of blowing up Benalla Affair (France24)

French President Emmanuel Macron has come under fresh criticism after appearing to dare opponents to take him on over a scandal surrounding his senior bodyguard and ripping into the media for “talking nonsense”. Critics say Macron’s office failed to properly…

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…

Amstel Malta recalls best moments of World Cup 2018

World Cup 2018 is over with its many highs and lows and the unforgettable final match of the competition between France and Croatia, which ended 4 – 2 in favour of the French team. And here are the moments that…

Bold and brilliant Kylian Mbappe emerged as France’s true talisman (Firstpost)

A minefield of sublime talents all across the pitch – from the uber-stylish Paul Pogba to the ever efficient Antoine Griezmann, from Los Galactico Raphael Varane to the indisputable midfield genius N’Golo Kante, yet it is the humble lad from…

France beats Croatia 4-1 to lift world cup

The final match came to a dramatic finish with France beating Croatia 4-2 to lift the world cup. France opened the tally with an own goal from Croatia’s Mandzukic. Then goals came from Griezman, Pogba and Mbappe. Croatia goal scorers…

France v Croatia, World Cup final: How nation of 4 million reached final (BBC)

When Croatia beat England in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday, football history was made. Croatia, with a population of just 4.1 million, became the smallest country to reach a World Cup final since Uruguay in 1950. To give that some…

How President Macron Humanized France During His Visit To Nigeria – Magnus Onyibe.

Uncharacteristic of a visiting President, the most cherished location that president Emmanuel Macron, the affable French President wanted to be was not Aso Rock villa seat of power in Abuja, but the “Shrine” in Lagos made popular by Afro beat…

Exhausted Croatia train sights on France in World Cup final (Vanguard)

Croatia’s exhausted and battered players set their sights on the World Cup final against France on Thursday as England reflected on a missed opportunity to end more than half a century of pain. Luka Modric’s team were taken to extra-time for…

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