Paris Olympics 2024 closes on Sunday with no medals for Team Nigeria
The Paris Olympics comes to an end today as the closing ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024. This edition Read more
France
UPDATE: Mbappe to finalize deal to become club owner
French football star, Kylian Mbappe is on the verge of owning a club in his home country as a deal to take over Ligue 2 Read more
Netizen’s: Read How To Grow Rich As Elon Musk Profited 45 billion Dollar in 6 Weeks As Tesla Stock Proliferate By 65%
Elon Musk, the world’s second-richest billionaire, has experienced the largest wealth increase this year despite intense investor pressure to buy Tesla stock. His net worth Read more
Macron defeats Le Pen in just concluded presidential election; vows to unite divided France
Incumbent President, Emmanuel Macron has defeated his rival Marine Le Pen in just concluded French Presidential Election thereby retaining the position for the next five Read more
BREAKING: Protesters vandalise Covid-19 vaccination centres in France
Protesters over tougher coronavirus rules have vandalised Covid-19 vaccination centres in the South-East and South-West of France, 9News Nigeria learnt. According to a report, two Read more
US rapper Lil Baby detained in Paris for allegedly transporting drugs
French authority has announced the arrest of American rapper Lil Baby after he was allegedly caught with some contraband substances, 9News Nigeria learnt. American rapper Read more
BREAKING: Gov. Zulum suspends French iNGO for shooting practice
BREAKING: Borno Governor suspends French iNGO over shooting training Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has suspended a French international non-governmental organization, INGO, for Read more
French man gets 4 months jail sentence for slapping President Macron
The 28 years old French man who slapped President Macron in the face has been sentenced to four months jail term by a French court Read more
BREAKING:As he Moves Closer to the Crowd,French President Macron,receives a “Dirty” Slap on his face.
President Emmanuel Macron of France got more than he bargained for during a visit to the southeast part of the country on Tuesday. As the Read more
Gunman Kills three police officers in France and later found dead
A gunman has shot dead three police officers who were called to a domestic violence incident in central France. The suspect, 48, said to be Read more
Police Makes Arrest After A French Teacher Was Beheaded By Islamic Extremist In Paris Suburb
Facts about teacher who was beheaded by Islamist terrorist for showing his class Charlie Hebdo’s cartoons of Mohammed – after one Muslim pupil complained to Read more
Coronavirus: France announces significant lifting of lockdown restrictions
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a number of coronavirus restrictions are being lifted. Cafes and restaurants are reopening across France and travel to other Read more
Eiffel Tower in Paris to welcome back visitors on June 25
PARIS (9News Nigeria) – The Eiffel Tower in Paris will reopen on June 25 from its longest closure since World War Two after being forced Read more
Nigerian Businessman robbed of €800,000 Euros in his apartment in Paris, France
Armed robbers have stormed the apartment of a Nigerian businessman in Paris, getting away with some €800,000 euros (₦346 Million Naira) worth of luxury bags Read more
BREAKING!! 23 Nigerians Jailed In France For Sex Trafficking
A French court has sentenced 23 Nigerians and one Frenchman, all members of a Lyon-based sex trafficking ring to prison terms of up to seven Read more
Armed Man Attacks Police Officers At Paris Police Headquarters, Four Dead
An administrator armed with a knife attacked officers inside Paris Police Headquarters Thursday, killing at least four before he was fatally shot, officials said. Police Read more
Trump Tweets Plan to Hit France With ‘Substantial’ Action for Digital Tax
WASHINGTON/PARIS – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States would hit France shortly with a “substantial reciprocal action” after Paris announced a Read more
France mourns as 850 years old Notre Dame Paris Cathedral got ravaged by fire
Paris: The spine-tingling, soul-lifting spire and roof of Notre-Dame Cathedral were reduced to ash on Monday, as a catastrophic fire spread through a building that Read more
Kylian Mbappe left transfer notes for N’Golo Kante during World Cup
Kylian Mbappe admitted he would hide secret notes in N’Golo Kante’s pockets urging him to join Paris Saint-German this summer. The Chelsea star has been Read more
France speaks on foreigners’ ‘involvement’ in Boko Haram, herdsmen killings
Outgoing French Ambassador to Nigeria, Denys Gauer, has spoken on the insinuations that the international community was involved in the continuous attacks by Boko Haram Read more
A man shouting ‘Allahu akbar’ kills one in Paris knife attack
PARIS (Reuters) – An assailant shouting “Allahu akbar” killed a passer-by in a knife attack that also wounded four others in the heart of Paris Read more
Real victory will be in 5 years, says Macron camp after election win
By Richard Lough and Brian Love PARIS (Reuters) – President Emmanuel Macron’s government on Monday promised to reshape France’s political landscape as final results showed Read more
Record low turnout hangs over Macron’s expected win in parliament
By Elizabeth Pineau and Richard Lough PARIS (Reuters) – President Emmanuel Macron and his supporters will seek to “restore the trust” of the French people Read more
Nigeria and France seek deeper cooperation
Nigeria and France have agreed to continue to deepen the buoyant diplomatic, economic and military relationships between the two countries. This was the highlight of Read more
France’s Macron likely to win presidential vote – poll
PARIS – Centrist Emmanuel Macron is projected to come out on top in the first round of France’s presidential election next month ahead of far-right Read more
France’s Fillon placed under formal investigation – press
PARIS (Reuters) – French presidential candidate Francois Fillon was put under formal investigation on Tuesday morning over allegations of diversion of public funds and misappropriation Read more
Fillon’s campaign relaunch marred by gifts of luxury suits
PARIS (Reuters) – Francois Fillon outlined his plans to streamline the state’s role in France’s economy on Monday as he sought to revive his faltering Read more
Macron seen beating Le Pen in French election
PARIS – A new poll of French voter intentions on Saturday showed Emmanuel Macron solidifying his support and still likely to defeat candidate Marine Le Pen Read more
France’s Macron seen on top in first round presidential vote – poll
PARIS (Reuters) – Centrist Emmanuel Macron would come out ahead of far right leader Marine Le Pen in the first round of France’s presidential election Read more
Macron gets poll boost in French presidential race as Fillon crisis deepens
PARIS (Reuters) – Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron cemented his status as favourite to win the French presidency on Friday as his conservative rival, Francois Fillon, Read more