Tag: FRANCE
FIFA World Cup: Meet the 31 teams going to Russia
Peru became the last country confirmed of a berth at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia following a well-deserved 2-0 win over New Zealand.
Prior...
20,000 sign petition against French president’s wife becoming first lady
Almost 200,000 people have signed a petition to prevent the wife of the French President, Emmanuel Macron, from being given the official position of...
Osinbajo congratulates France president-elect, Emmanuel Macron
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his election as the next President of France.
Prof. Osinbajo said in a congratulatory message on...
France gets first female football league president
Nathalie Boy de la Tour has become the first female president of the French football league.
She takes over from Jean-Pierre Denis who was president...
Elumelu calls for stronger business relationships between Africa and France
Chairman, Heirs Holdings and UBA Plc, Tony Elumelu, has canvassed stronger business relationships between France and Africa; calling for a deepening of commercial relationships...
France truck terrorist was not a good Muslim – Cousin
Terrorist Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, who murdered 84 people in the south of France on Thursday flouted every rule of Islam, his cousin has told...
80 killed in France terror attack
At least 80 people, including children, have been killed and more than 50 injured after a 25-tonne lorry mowed down crowds for more than...
Portugal shocks France to win Euro 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo was stretchered off in tears but an extra-time goal by Eder saw Portugal beat hosts France 1-0 in Sunday's Euro 2016 final...
Griezmann stuns Germany to set up France, Portugal Euro final
France will take on Portugal in Sunday’s Euro 2016 final after a brace from Antoine Griezmann, who has now scored six goals over the...
Lagerback proud in defeat after Iceland crash to France in Euros
Their fairytale run might have been thwarted by a superior France team on Sunday night, but Iceland coach, Lars Lagerback, is still proud of...