How I Almost Became Super Eagles Coach – Herve Renard

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

French Prime Minister Resigns Ahead Of Expected Reshuffle

French Prime Minister Resigns

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

Lagos Partners French Community To Promote French Language In Schools

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  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 Agree £34m Deal With AS Monaco For Benoit Badiashile

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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

Again, French President Emmanuel Macron Slapped In Public [VIDEO]

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

French Author Wins 2022 Nobel Prize In Literature

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

BREAKING: Dembele Joins French Ligue1 Side On 4 Years Deal (PHOTO)

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

  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, Macron Tests Positive For COVID-19

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

French PM Sued By COVID-19 Victims’ Group Over Response To Health Crisis

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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

Transfer: Finally!!! Napoli Agrees To €60m For Osimhen

– 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

‘The Right Step For Lille Striker Is Napoli, Not Liverpool’, Osimhen’s Agent Reveals

– 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

Transfer: Lille, Napoli Undecided Over Osimhen’s Move

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

Lionel Messi: Inter Plotting To Sign Barcelona Legend Through Shirt Sponsor

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

Transfer: Napoli Making Move To Sign Off Super Eagles Star, Victor Osimhen

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

Coronavirus: 8,300 Masks, Sanitizers Stolen From French Hospital

Togo Confirms First Coronavirus Case

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

French Commissioner Resigns Over Controversial Pension Reform

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

Digital Tax: US Threatens 100% Tariffs On French Goods

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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