Frances’s major military base in Cote d’Ivoire is billed to close down at the end of this month. The long -standing base, Port Bouet, is to be rid of its French troop occupants and is to be renamed General Quattara Thomas d’Aquinn base after an indigenous military figure. No one knows whether the French were … Read more
French troops will soon begin departing from Ivory Coast, the West African country’s President Alassane Ouattara announced in his New Year address. “We have decided on a coordinated and organised withdrawal of French troops,” said Ouattara in the televised speech. The departure will begin in January, according to the president, who also referred … Read more
Former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye has expressed his delight after linking up with Enyimba, reports Completesports.com. The two-time African champions announced Ideye’s signing on Monday. The 36-year-old returns to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after nearly two decades, having last featured for Ocean Boys in the 2006/07 season. Read Also:CHAN 2024: Home Eagles … Read more
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has disclosed that he still has plenty of goals to score for the team. Mbappe, who has been criticised by some pundits for his lack of goals at the start of the La Liga campaign, told the club’s website, that he still has much more in legs. Recall that the … Read more
The presidency has berated social commentator and activist, Mahdi Shehu, over an attempt to cause anarchy in Northern Nigeria. Henzodaily reports that Shehu had made several allegations against the federal government about establishing a French military base in Nigeria’s northeast. He also shared a series of videos claiming to show Nigerian and French troops offloading … Read more
A video claiming to show Nigerian and French troops offloading supplies in a coordinated operation has gone viral on social media, sparking debates about France’s alleged influence in Nigeria. The video, shared amid rising speculation about France’s intentions, comes on the heels of allegations that Nigeria is collaborating with France to destabilize the Niger Republic … Read more
Nigeria has rejected allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilise his country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said in a statement in Abuja on Thursday that the claims exist solely in the realm of … Read more
Olympique Marseille coach Roberto de Zerbi has expressed his willingness to work with Paul Pogba. The free agent has been linked with OM ever since his contract with Juventus was terminated by mutual consent. Speaking with the club’s website, De Zerbi stated that he has no issue working with the France international. “I would like … Read more
Lille president Olivier Letang has revealed that the club earned €7m from Victor Osimhen’s move to Napoli. Osimhen linked up with the Partenopei in a well celebrated move in 2020. Four Napoli players moved to Lille as part of the deal. Read Also:‘Once Lookman Scored That UEL Hat-Trick, I Knew He’d Be Crowned Africa’s Best’ … Read more
The Headquarters, Theatre Command, Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) of the Nigerian Army, has dismissed claims of the establishment of a French military base in Maiduguri. In a statement on Monday, Capt. Reuben Kovangiya, Army Public Relations, OPHK, described the claims as baseless and misleading. The clarification followed allegations by a … Read more