Donald Trump praised the Prince of Wales as a “good-looking guy” following their weekend meeting in Paris. The US president-elect spoke warmly about Prince William during an interview with the New York Post, recounting their conversation and offering personal compliments. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To … Read more
President Emmanuel Macron, facing political challenges, hopes the ceremonial reopening of Notre Dame on Saturday will provide a fresh boost to his political career. Joined by US President-elect Donald Trump, Prince William, and other international dignitaries, Macron will highlight the cathedral’s restoration as a testament to France’s resilience and creative strength. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a crucial two-day meeting with left-wing leaders, seeking to resolve the political stalemate that has gripped the nation since the snap elections in July. The elections resulted in a hung parliament, with no party securing a clear majority, leaving Macron to navigate a complex web of alliances to form … Read more
Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, a Chinese firm, has released one of the seized Nigerian presidential jets. The aircraft was initially confiscated due to a court order in favor of Zhongshan, which secured the right to hold three Nigerian presidential jets until the country paid the $74.5 million awarded against it. On Friday, the … Read more
French President Macron Dissolves National Assembly Macron Describes decision as weighty but necessary French President announces dissolution of National Assembly Live Eko Hot Blog reports that President Emmanuel Macron has announced the dissolution of the National Assembly. The French president made the announcement, following his defeat of his party in the 2024 European Parliament (EP) … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu will leave Paris for London, United Kingdom, after concluding his mission in France on Friday. According to a statement issued by the president’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, Saturday afternoon, he will travel to London on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Lagos First Lady, Others Get Honorary Doctorates At … Read more
Protests have been ongoing in France due to a pension reform bill The reform is to increase pension age from 62 to 64 Several unions have gone on strike Eko Hot Blog reports that The French government will face two votes of no confidence on Monday as the fallout continues from its controversial pension reform. … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron said he does not believe allies should push Ukrainians into a compromise with Russia that would “not be acceptable for them.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the French president said in response to a question about a possible end to the war, “We will never urge the Ukrainians to make a compromise which … Read more
US President Joe Biden reaffirmed both the US and France’s support for Ukraine, along with other European allies. Eko Hot Blog reports Biden said at a joint news conference following his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, “Today we affirm that France and the United States together with all our allies … stand … Read more
‘Russia Must Not Be Humiliated In Ukraine’ — Macron Giving an interview with a group of regional newspapers in his home country, Macron said: “We must not humiliate Russia so that the day the fighting stops, we can build a way out through diplomatic channels.” EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: Western Nations Promise To Send More, … Read more
Macron is the first sitting president in 20 years to be re-elected Despite her loss, Le Pen said her significant vote share still marked a victory EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office In Abuja, Ask Him To Join Presidential Race … Read more
Some members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) have taken to the streets in the federal capital territory (FCT) to express their displeasure at President Emmanuel Macron’s comments on cartoons of Prophet Mohammed published in a magazine. Many Muslims have decribed the cartoons as “blasphemous.” In an interview with Al Jazeera on Saturday, Macron … Read more