News - France
France Flood Kills Six
International NewsAt least six people have been killed by flash floods in the Aude region of southwestern France. Local authorities say several months' worth of rain fell in just a few hours overnight, leaving roads blocked in some areas.
Ex-Interpol Chief Detained In China
International NewsFormer Interpol Chief, Meng Hongwei, has been detained in China on bribery and corruption charges.
United Tops European Sponsorship Table
SportsEnglish Premier League club, Manchester United, is Europe’s biggest player in the football sponsorship market, according to a new report issued by CSM Sport & Entertainment, a division of marketing services group, Chime Communications.
Interpol Boss Missing
International NewsFrance has opened an investigation into the disappearance of Meng Hongwei, the Chinese head of the international police agency Interpol.
French Police Raid Muslim Club Over Islamist Militancy
International NewsFrench police have raided a Muslim club and the homes of members in a swoop that the local government authorities said was prompted by serious suspicions of pro-Islamist militancy.
Golf: Europe Defeats U.S.
SportsEurope's finest golfers, sparked by a record-setting victory for Italy’s Francesco Molinari, recaptured the Ryder cup on Sunday, denying a dramatic United States fightback to complete an emotional 17 and half to -10 and half upset victory.
Ivory Coast’s Biggest Cocoa Exporter Up For Sale
Business and EconomyCreditors of the biggest cocoa exporter in Ivory Coast, which went bankrupt in july, will decide on Monday which company will be allowed to buy its assets.
FIBA Women’s World Cup: D’Tigress Bow Out
SportsNigeria’s D’Tigress can walk with shoulders high despite their elimination from the FIBA women’s world cup.
Nigerian Economy Records $45.7BN Investment Commitments
NationThe Nigerian economy recorded a total investment commitment of forty-five point seven billion dollars in various sectors of the economy within the first six months of this year.
Pope Francis Warns Against Resurgence Of Anti-Semitism
International NewsPope Francis has urged Lithuania to be vigilant for “any whiff” of resurgent anti-Semitism, calling for new generations to be taught the horrors of the holocaust.
FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Moves A Step Up
Nation SportsNigeria has moved a step up in the latest FIFA ranking released this Thursday.
Federal Government Restates Commitment To Prison Reforms
SecurityThe Nigerian government says it remains committed to implementing the prisons reform policy in the areas of welfare, rehabilitation, reformation and protection of rights and privileges of inmates.
Ex- IAAF Chief Diack Faces Charges
SportsFormer IAAF President Lamine Diack faces legal charges by favouring his son in negotiations with sponsors over tv rights.
Group Demands Greater Commitment From France In Boko Haram Fight
NationFrance and some of its allied countries need to show genuine commitment to efforts geared towards routing out the last remnants of boko haram fighters in Borno and the entire lake chad basin.
Seven People Injured In Paris Knife Attack
International NewsThe police in Paris say seven people have been injured, in an attack by a man wielding a knife and an iron bar in the French capital.
E.U. Warns That 800,000 People Are At Risk Of Starvation In North East
NationEuropean states have warned the United Nations that more than 800,000 people are cut off from aid and may be starving in northeast Nigeria, contradicting government assertions that the crisis has abated while rebuking the world body for failing to secure access.
Salah, Ronaldo And Modric In Race For World Best Player Award
SportsBarely four days after contending for the UEFA best player award, the trio of current Africa footballer of the year Mohamed Salah, will Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric go head to head for the best FIFA men's player award for 2018.
French Environment Minister Resigns
International NewsFrench environment minister Nicolas Hulot has resigned his appointment on live radio, in a dramatic announcement that caught even President Emmanuel Macron by surprise.
Iran Drags US To ICJ Over Sanctions
International NewsIran will argue Monday against renewed sanctions imposed by the United States, as a bitter legal battle between Tehran and Washington opens before the UN's top court.
AFCON Qualifier: Coach Releases List Of Players
Nation SportsSuper eagles technical adviser, has released a-24 man list for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier against Seychelles in victoria on September 7.
