Wildfires Force 12,000 Evacuations in Southwest France
By Zainab Bakare More than 12,000 people have been evacuated from southwest France as fast-moving wildfires continue to spread across the Gironde region, destroying over 2,000 hectares of land. French authorities said about 10,000 tourists were among those evacuated as firefighters battled the blaze. The region remains on the highest wildfire alert, with several roads […]
Spain Beat Argentina to Win 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a gripping final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, bringing the curtain down on a memorable 2026 tournament. Having dominated possession and dictated the pace for much of the encounter, La […]
Spain Outclass France to Reach World Cup Final
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Spain booked their place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday, producing a composed and clinical performance to move within one win of lifting football’s biggest prize. Luis de la Fuente’s side took control of the semifinal from the opening exchanges […]
France Storm Into World Cup Semi-Finals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso France became the first team to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0 in Thursday’s quarter-final at Boston Stadium. The opening half ended goalless despite France creating the better chances. Kylian Mbappé was denied from the penalty spot by Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou […]
France, Norway, Mexico Reach FIFA World Cup Last 16
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso France, Norway and co-hosts Mexico secured places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with impressive victories in Tuesday’s Round of 32 fixtures. France underlined their title credentials with a convincing 3-0 win over Sweden, inspired by captain Kylian Mbappé’s brace. Mbappé broke the deadlock just before half-time […]
France Confirms First Ever Domestic Ebola Case
By Oluwakemi Kindnes France on Wednesday confirmed its first-ever case of Ebola virus disease on its territory after a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive. The Health Ministry said the case marks the first time Ebola has been detected in France and the first confirmed case outside Africa during […]
G7 Talks Focus on Middle East Crisis
By Oluwakemi Kindness Finance chiefs from the world’s leading economies are meeting in Paris for crucial talks as rising tensions in the Middle East continue to shake global economic confidence. The two-day meeting of the Group of Seven, also known as the G7, is being hosted by France, which currently holds the group’s rotating presidency. […]
Guterres Demands Permanent UN Security Council Seats for Africa
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed calls for far-reaching reforms of the United Nations, insisting that Africa must be granted permanent representation on the UN Security Council to correct what he described as a “historic injustice.” Speaking on Monday in Nairobi during the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the UN’s […]
France Commends Nigeria’s Anti-Narcotics Efforts
Oluwakemi Kindness The French government has commended the operational successes of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, especially in areas of illicit drug control and high rate of prosecution and conviction of offenders. The commendation was given by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Marc Fonbaustier while handing over some operational equipment […]