French coach Hervé Renard has revealed that he was on the verge of becoming Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach. Renard, who previously managed Ivory Coast and Zambia, said the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) reached out to him after Finidi George’s unexpected departure in May. Renard was a leading candidate for the role, especially after negotiations … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in anticipation of a long-anticipated cabinet reshuffle by President Emmanuel Macron to inject fresh momentum into his presidency, French Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne has tendered her resignation. “Ms Elisabeth Borne today submitted the resignation of the government to the president, who accepted it,” the presidency said in a statement on Monday. … Read more
The partnership will help youth employment The governor contended the AFDI for its support in capacity building and waterways transportation Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is collaborating with the French Community to promote the French language in schools across the state. The collaboration will help in fostering the employment of … Read more
Chelsea have agreed £34m deal for Benoit Badiashile. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Premier League giants Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with French Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco for the transfer of Benoit Badiashile. According to The Athletic, both clubs have reached a “total agreement” for the transfer of the 21-year-old Frenchman worth … Read more
A French serial killer known as The Serpent, convicted of several tourist murders in Asia in the 1970s, has left Nepal after being released from prison. Eko Hot Blog reports that Charles Sobhraj, 78, was freed after a court ruled in favour of his age and good behaviour. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US … Read more
French President, Emmanuel Macron has been slapped in public again. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Emmanuel Macron of France has been slapped in the face by a woman. In a video circulating on social media, Macron was hit by an attacker. The incident reportedly happened on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Putin Breaks Silence On Poland … Read more
A French author, Annie Ernaux, has won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Swedish Academy in Stockholm, Sweden, made the announcement on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Three Scientists Receive Nobel Prize In Chemistry Gunman Kills More Than 30 Including Children At Day Care Centre In Thailand Tinubu Will Return To … Read more
Transfer: Dembele joins French Ligue1 side ….I have come to Brest because I saw that the project presented by (sporting director) Greg Lorenzi was good. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Firm Announces Annual Tonnes Of Plastic Waste Generated In Lagos JUST IN: LASG Partners ELCA To Produce 128 Young Filmmakers Fresh Graduate JUST IN: Lagos To Demolish … Read more
Mali’s interim government proposes shortened delay to elections EKOHOTBLOG report that In view of threatened sanctions by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the crisis-torn West African state Mali now wants to hold new elections in four years instead of five as previously planned. Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo announced … Read more
French President, Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for coronavirus. The presidential Elysee Palace confirmed this on Thursday. The Presidency said Macron took COVID-19 test after symptoms appeared. Macron will now, in accordance with national regulations, “self isolate for seven days. He will continue to work and carry out his activities remotely,” it said. “The President … Read more
Crisis Jean Castex is to receive a complaint via the special Law Court of the Republic French Prime Minister Jean Castex is to receive a complaint via the special Law Court of the Republic (CJR) from the “Victimes Coronavirus COVID-19 France” association for the poor management of the health crisis, lawyer Fabrice Di Vizzio representing … Read more
French and Nigerien soldiers on Monday combed a wildlife reserve in Niger and the surrounding area for traces of the gunmen who killed six French aid workers a day earlier, a French military source said. The unidentified gunmen, who rode on motorbikes, attacked the group who worked for the humanitarian charity ACTED in a giraffe … Read more
– Napoli has finally agreed to an initial €60m fee with Lille for Victor Osimhen – While Osimhen was with Lille, he scored 18 goals in all competitions – Meanwhile, the Lille striker might be getting a rise to €81m after a number of performance-related add-ons After much anticipation and negotiations, Napoli has agreed an … Read more
– Osimhen will not sign a deal with Liverpool. – This was disclosed by the the player’s agent, Andrea D’Amico – The saga of Osimhen’s transfer has been on since the beginning of July and seems not to be reaching a final destination yet Lille striker, Victor Osimhen will not be moving to Liverpool, according … Read more
French club Lille and Napoli are undecided about the move of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen. The Super Eagles star is one of the most sought after strikers in Europe and has been linked with various clubs, with a move to Napoli looking more of a done deal. But while Lille manager Marc Ingla at a … Read more
Inter Milan are reportedly making a serious move to lure Barcelona legend, Lionel Messi to the Italian League with the help of their shirt sponsors. Having had an expired deal with the Catalans in the summer of 2021 which he has not renewed or extended, as it is the Argentine forward’s current deal. Recently, he … Read more
The president of Lille, Gerard Lopez without any doubt has categorically stated that there is ongoing negotiations between the French side and Italian giants Napoli over the transfer of Nigerian star Victor Osimhen. Victor Osimhen has emerged as one of the very best strikers in Europe based on his incredible outings for Lille since he … Read more
Individuals are using all possible means both honestly and dishonestly to protect themselves from the deadly coronavirus. About 8,300 masks and 1,200 bottles of sanitising health gel have been stolen from Paris hospitals. Health officials in France on Wednesday raised the alarm that another 2,000 surgical masks have disappeared from a hospital in Marseilles. The … Read more
France commissioner overseeing a controversial pensions reform that has resulted in a crippling transport strike has resigned on Monday after failing to disclose a high-paying private sector job while he was in government, the presidency said. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/03/macron-criticism-of-nato-nasty-trump/ In a statement, Jean-Paul Delevoye said that his credibility had been undermined by “violent attacks” by … Read more
The United States on Monday threatened to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on $2.4 billion in French goods in retaliation for a digital services tax it says is discriminatory. French sparkling wine, yogurt and Roquefort cheese are on the list of goods that could be targeted as soon as mid-January after a report … Read more