Arabic in Nigeria: Religious Language, Not Spoken Tongue
Discover the complex role of Arabic in Nigeria. Most learn it for Quranic recitation, not conversation. Explore the history, regional differences, and why Ajami script is on the Naira.
Discover the complex role of Arabic in Nigeria. Most learn it for Quranic recitation, not conversation. Explore the history, regional differences, and why Ajami script is on the Naira.
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French President Macron approves construction of a new, larger nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to replace the Charles de Gaulle, announcing the move during a visit to French troops in the UAE.
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Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star Davido will headline the AFCON 2025 opening concert in Rabat, Morocco, alongside French Montana. The event blends football and music ahead of the tournament kickoff.
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French parliament approves social security budget, suspending the unpopular pension age hike. Prime Minister Lecornu races to finalise the 2026 spending plan. Read the full details.
Paris Saint-Germain must pay Kylian Mbappé €61 million after a Paris labour court ruled in the footballer's favour in a dispute over unpaid salary and bonuses. Get the full details.
France's agriculture minister urges farmers to trust government's cattle culling and vaccination plan to control lumpy skin disease, as protests block roads. Read the full story.
French President Macron commits to strengthening security partnership with Nigeria following a surge in mass abductions, including over 300 school children. Read more.
France reaffirms commitment to Nigeria's fight against Gender-Based Violence, investing in 21 local projects across 16 states. Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier highlights economic autonomy as key to protecting women. Read more.
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A French court sentences Mayor Gael Perdriau to four years in prison for blackmailing a rival with a secret sex tape. Read the shocking details of the political scandal.
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Nigerian music star Davido sets social media ablaze with mysterious warning tweets threatening consequences for his enemies. Fans speculate about the meaning behind his intense posts.
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