Michel Barnier
2 Oct
France's finance minister on Wednesday promised that the tax hikes the government says are required to bring the country's finances back on track will be targeted at high-income groups and limited in time. A day after Prime Minister Michel Barnier pledged to tackle France's "colossal" debt through spending cuts and new taxes, Antoine Armand told…
18 Sep
France's budgetary situation is "very serious", Prime Minister Michel Barnier told AFP on Wednesday, saying more information was needed to gauge the "precise reality" of French public finances. France was placed on a formal procedure for violating European Union budgetary rules before Barnier became head of government earlier this month, while the Bank of France…
7 Sep
Thousands of left-wing demonstrators on Saturday took to the streets across France to protest against the nomination of the center-right Michel Barnier as prime minister and denounce President Emmanuel Macron's "power grab." Police said that around 26,000 people demonstrated in Paris, while the left claimed a much higher turnout. Smaller rallies took place in other…
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The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has congratulated Christians in Kano State on the occasion of the 2024 Christmas celebration. In a goodwill message,made available to newsmen on Wednesday, the traditional ruler emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence among the residents, regardless of their religious affiliations. The emir stressed that religious differences should not…
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The University of Abuja (UniAbuja), has made it clear that the university is not imposing the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Aisha Maikudu, as the substantive VC of the university. The Acting Director, Information and University Relations, UniAbuja, Dr Habib Yakoob, made the clarification in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, while reacting to allegations surrounding the selection…
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Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has called on Christians in the state to use the festive season to promote peaceful coexistence. In a message issued by his Press Secretary, Malam Abubakar Bawa, on Wednesday in Sokoto, the governor felicitated with Christians as they celebrate Christmas. “Sokoto is known for its peace and harmony for…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to acquire 24 M-346 Fighter Ground Attack jets and 10 AW-109 Trekker Helicopters to boost its air capabilities in the fight against insurgency. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar made this known at the Christmas luncheon with NAF personnel on Wednesday in Maiduguri.…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has charged Nigerians to seize the occasion of Christmas to pray for peace, unity and progress in the country in the year ahead. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, gave the charge in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja while rejoicing with Nigerians, especially Christians at Christmas. READ…
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Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin, who was released in a prisoner swap by Moscow in August, has been placed on Russia's "wanted" list, according to an interior ministry database seen by AFP Wednesday. "Wanted under a criminal code article," reads the website, along with a photograph of Yashin and his date and place of birth.…
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La Liga's relegation-threatened Valencia have appointed Carlos Corberan as their new manager after prising him from English second-tier side West Bromwich Albion, the clubs announced on Wednesday. The fallen Spanish giants exercised a buyout clause in Corberan's contract to bring him to Mestalla on a deal lasting to 2027, days after sacking coach Ruben…