Tag: France
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France, UK reply FG, say ‘We are not behind funding, escalation of IPOB crisis’
Sequel to a statement credited to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed that the governments of France and United Kingdom are funding the activities of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, the representatives of both governments in Nigeria have denied having a hand in the crisis. TheNewsGuru.com reports that the Minister on Wednesday…
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France, United Kingdom behind funding, escalation of IPOB crisis – FG
The Federal Government has accused the governments of France and United Kingdom of sponsoring the recent agitations by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. This was revealed on Wednesday by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Mohammed explained that the leader of the group, Nnamdi Kanu’s belligerent attitude and the violence the…
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U.S., French relations stronger than ever – Trump
The relations between the United States and France are stronger than ever, US President Donald Trump said Friday, as part of his thanks to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, for the dinner at the Eiffel Tower. “Great evening with President @EmmanuelMacron & Mrs. Macron. Went to Eiffel Tower for dinner. Relationship with France stronger than…
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Nigerian man swallows $90,000 concealed in condoms
Nigerian man has been arrested in eastern France after being found with condoms stuffed with 79,000 euros ($90,000) hidden in his stomach, customs officials said Monday. The man, arrested Saturday in Strasbourg, had another 13,000 Swiss francs (11,900 euros, $13,500) concealed in his clothes, the officials said. The man told customs agents that he lived…
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What you should know about World Music Day
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato Fete de la Musique or World Music Day 2017 is being celebrated all over the world today, June 21. Lovers of music celebrate music in all its forms and the impact it’s had on…
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Macron meets Putin, no fiery handshake, hold talks on Syria, Ukraine
France’s President Emmanuel Macron and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday vowed to improve the strained relations between their countries, while admitting to disagreements during talks at Versailles palace described by Macron as “extremely frank”. Their first meeting since Macron took office provided another test of the Frenchman’s diplomatic skills after his memorable first…
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France President, Macron reveals intentions behind fiery handshake with Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron has said his clenched handshake with Donald Trump was “not innocent” and was a “moment of truth”. The awkward encounter saw each grip the other’s hand so firmly that their knuckles turned white. Mr Macron told French media he had wanted to “show he would not make small concessions, not even…
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France’s new First Lady ran in local elections when Emmanuel Macron was 11 years old
France’s new First Lady, Brigitte Trogneux, is no stranger to politics. Unlike her husband, who had never run for office until he won the recent presidential election, Mrs Trogneux, 64, stood as a local councillor in eastern France 28 years ago, when her husband was only 11. At the time, her first husband, André-Louis Auzière,…
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Video included: Trump and Macron – tale of a fiery handshake that made world headlines
The United States President, Donald Trump is known for so many things he claims he does better than anyone else in the world. One of those things is that when he locks your hand in a handshake, you may end up seeing your physiotherapist. He grabs the hand so hard, that many people he encountered…