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Seizure of 3 Presidential Jets in France Over Debt To Chinese Firm: Nigeria, Ogun Govts Protest, Vows To Challenge Court Order

Global UpfrontAug 15, 2024August 15, 20240

The Presidency on Thursday said the French court was misled to give the order authorizing the seizure of three Presidential jets belonging to Nigeria. The

Niger Republic’s Leader Accuse France Of Aiding Terrorists in Lake Chad Region

Global UpfrontAug 7, 2024August 7, 20240

General Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger Republic’s Commander of the National Council for the Salvation of the Homeland (CNSP), the junta ruling Nigeria’s Northern neighbour, has accused

Lagbaja In France For International Army Chiefs’ Meeting, Canvass Broad-spectrum Collaboration In Protecting National Territories

Global UpfrontJul 21, 2024July 21, 20240

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, on Saturday 20 June 2024 joined 12 other Chiefs of national armies across Africa at the

Euro2024 Thins Down to Four Usual Suspects

Global UpfrontJul 7, 2024July 7, 20240

By Isidore Emeka Uzoatu The Netherlands subdued a hard fighting Turkey 2-1 After-Extra-Time (AET) on Saturday 6th July to complete the draw for the semifinal

Euro2024 Last Eight Fixtures Enfolds More Drama

Global UpfrontJul 4, 2024July 4, 20240

By Isidore Emeka Uzoatu As the quarterfinals of the UEFA Euro2024 in Germany commences on Friday,July 5, the appetites of aficionados of the beautiful game

Chad’s Mahamat Deby Doubles Down On Authoritarian Rule In Wake Of Election Victory

Global UpfrontJun 4, 2024June 4, 20240

By Helga Dickow, University of Freiburg The official results of Chad’s presidential elections in May 2024 confirmed the long-term consolidation of power by Mahamat Déby.

4 Dead In French ‘Overseas’ Territory Of New Caledonia Riots; France Declares State Of Emergency

Global UpfrontMay 16, 2024May 16, 20240

France declared a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Wednesday following several days of unrest in the capital Noumea in

Shettima Jets Off To Dallas, Texas For 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit As Nigerians Await Presidency’s Clarification On Tinubu’s Whereabouts, Return

Global UpfrontMay 6, 2024May 6, 20240

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Dallas, United States, for the 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit. The summit, hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa,

Tinubu Should Perish The Thought Of Allowing US/French Military Bases in Nigeria

Global UpfrontMay 5, 2024May 5, 20240

By Iliyasu Gadu In 1963, Nigerian students and Intelligentsia rose in protests against the move by the departed British government to enter into a military

Tinubu In France ‘For Medical Reasons’ As Presidency Keeps Mute On Whereabouts, Days After World Economic Forum Ended On Monday In Saudi Arabia

Global UpfrontMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has gone to France for “medical reasons,” SaharaReporters has reported. The President’s trip to France came days after his trip