Portugal’s goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three penalties in a row, helping Portugal win 3-0 in a shootout against Slovenia after a 0-0 draw in their Euro 2024 last-16 match on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in extra time, adding to the drama. Portugal dominated the game but struggled to score. Costa made a crucial Read More…
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Europe at work, please don’t disturb
THE on-going right wing shifts in European parliamentary elections give the impression that there are seismic shifts in the plates of its politics. Please don’t worry yourself. There are no possibilities of earthquakes. These are mere rumblings in the belly of its body politic. It is said that Europe’s far-right gained historic grounds in the elections, but the lesson for us Read More…
Niger suspends ties with Francophone group, continues split from former colonial power
Niger’s military leadership announced the suspension of all cooperation with the international Francophone Nations’ Organisation (OIF), furthering its gradual disconnection from former colonial ruler France. The junta highlighted concerns about the OIF’s alignment with French interests, asserting that the 88-member body had consistently served as a tool for advancing France’s agenda. The spokesperson for Niger’s Read More…
Nigeria Olympic Committee plans ahead for 2024 events, says NOC Spokesperson
Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), revealed in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja that the committee intends to strategise for the upcoming 2024 events, particularly focusing on the Olympics, during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) set for Dec. 13. Nezianya highlighted that during the AGM, the committee plans Read More…
France commits to returning $150 million Abacha loot to strengthen bilateral relations with Nigeria
To bolster bilateral relations, France has pledged to return $150 million of the late Gen. Sani Abacha’s frozen assets to Nigeria. The commitment, announced in Abuja, is a response to a request from the Nigerian Ministry of Justice. France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ms. Catherine Colonna, stated that the returned funds would be Read More…
Macron plays the outlaw in Niger Republic
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron loves acting on the world stage. In the ongoing drama about the West and some West African leaders threatening to use force against the military regime that came to power in Niger Republic on July 26, 2023, he chose to play the outlaw. Exactly a month after they came to power, Read More…
Babysitting France in Africa
FRANCE is a problem. In Africa, it is a man-child fighting hard to retain its feeding bottle. The United Kingdom-based Socialist Labour organised a virtual conference of Africans to discuss this and the current crises in Africa, with an emphasis on the Francophone countries. Co-ordinator Tokunbo Oke, in commenting on the theme, “The Niger Coup: Read More…
France defends Chad military takeover as needed to ensure stability
France’s foreign minister on Thursday defended a military takeover in Chad despite objections from the opposition there, saying it was necessary for security amid “exceptional circumstances”. The son of Chad’s slain leader Idriss Deby took over as president and armed forces commander on Wednesday and dissolved the government and parliament as rebel forces threatened to Read More…
France eclipses holders Portugal to reach UEFA Nations League final four
France handed defending UEFA Nations League champions Portugal a rare defeat on Saturday, winning 1-0 in Lisbon. N’Golo Kante’s second half strike helped the world champions to reach the competition’s final four at the expense of the holders. Anthony Martial missed three clear-cut first half chances for France before Kante scored only his second international goal Read More…