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A French band delighted attendees at a state dinner in Paris by delivering a lively performance of PSquare’s hit song “Testimony (Taste the Money)” in tribute to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The dinner, held at the prestigious Palais de l’Élysée, was a eye-catching moment in President Tinubu’s three-day official visit to , aimed at deepening diplomatic ties and bolstering economic cooperation between the two nations.

In a now-viral video capturing the highlight, the band gave a spirited rendition of the Afrobeat classic, infusing the track with a unique French twist while preserving its infectious Nigerian rhythms.

The crowd responded enthusiastically, with President Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu visibly moved by the thoughtful cultural homage.

Adding to the celebration of Nigerian artistry, the French band also performed “Mama Africa” by Bracket, further showcasing the global appeal of Nigerian music.

How much would you rate the band?
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/11/video-french-band-performs-psquares-taste-the-money-in-honour-of-tinubu/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHAkuapNZ1w?si=jhlmhBdP5wU81yt2

*Monaco

With a population of 38,682, Monaco is one of the countries where FIFA does not recognise its national team but is well-known for its elite football team, AS Monaco. Monaco has focused its efforts on club success because of its close ties to French football rather than international competitiveness.

*Vatican City

The Vatican has a population of less than 1,000 people with a football team established in 1994. Mostly made up of Swiss Guards and other Vatican employees, this team occasionally participates in friendly matches. FIFA, however, does not recognise the country as a football nation due to its size.


*Micronesia

Micronesia has a population of 115,000 and has challenges with logistics and finance that restrict its football participation. Although local football thrives in the country, the costs and organizational requirements of FIFA hip, such as official venues and foreign travel, remain a challenge.


*Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands, with a population of 59,000 located in the Pacific Ocean, gained independence in 1990 and has not established an official national football team. The country is focused on local sports rather than pursuing international football due to limited infrastructure and financial resources recommended by FIFA.


*Tuvalu

With a national team formed in 1979, Tuvalu has a population of 11,819 and lacks FIFA recognition due to its small size and lack of facilities. While they participate in regional competitions, FIFA hip requirements have been a challenge


*Palau

Palau has a population of 18,000 people and a national football squad that was founded in 1998, however, it primarily plays regional football. Its small population and location have made international competitiveness tough and influenced FIFA’s recognition.


*Nauru

FIFA doesn’t recognise Nauru as a football-playing nation due to limited resources and a small population of 12,000.


*Kiribati

Kiribati entered the football scene in 2005 but has faced FIFA restrictions due to economic and infrastructural challenges. As a nation with a population of 122,000, the country relies on community sports.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/11/8-countries-fifa-doesnt-recognise-as-football-playing-nations/

Mybettingtips:
$23/hr is not small anywhere in the world

That's how you know that person knows little about life abroad.
I laugh when I see him comment.

That's way above minimum wage in lots of Canadian provinces.

Tell am Jor

Ringstonemasks:
Taxes and high cost of living will down d money faster than bolt of lightening...

House rent could be from $2000 upwards, food, groceries, water bills, electric bills, Internet connection, loans on car and phone, fuel, clothing, all these will down d money


Plus Nigerian people calling her for money.


Y do people expose dem selves like this ? Dix world is a wicked place and most people are not happy when u are doing well. They want u to suffer lyk dem. Imagine exposing urself to evil people all in the name of clout.

Bro when you crack the code abroad.
You will fly.

We that understand it are grateful for the life abroad.
She's single.
She can live in a shared apartment and pay only 600 dollars in a room alone but share kitchen and toilet. So two friends can come together and get a two bed house of $1200.
Other utilities cost just around 250$
Cook to save costs.

You can save alot and save your dollars.
Covert to Nigerian currency and invest big in Nigeria.
Understanding abroad and cutting cost is your only sure way of making it abroad.

Even as a family, you will combine resources together to make a big deal in Nigeria.

Both partners working and renting a two bed. Splitting bills and saving tly to build a fortune in 9ja.

So I disagree with you to a great extent bro.
Cheers man.

Food comes first, transportation and Internet comes after for an average Nigerian.

Things are so tough that even runs girls decry the current economic situation.
Hardship humorously highlights how financial strain can unintentionally promote marital fidelity. Because resources are limited, people are now forced to prioritize essentials, making "extravagant" pursuits like maintaining affairs seem impractical and even unaffordable. With rising costs, couples have refocused on building stability together, sharing the load, and aligning priorities to handle life's challenges, which has deepened their commitment. Economic hardship now acts as an unexpected fidelity booster, as their focus now shifts towards shared responsibilities and a more grounded lifestyle.

It is simply too costly to cheat. A serial cheat who maintained multiple women has forcefully reduced the numbers. Infidelity budget is sacrificed or reduced to accommodate his family living expense.

Tinubu do this one for Nigerian women and should be counted as one of this istrations achievements.

100 million debit alert as dash for humanity..
People are Wealthy in this country.

Contentment is the only thing that would make you not loose your mind when you hear such donations in the news.
Thank God for where you are today.
Others pray to be like you as you also aim to be like others.
All fingers aren't equal

Most importantly, keep working for the best and be genuinely happy for others and yours will be added unto you.

VDM is so far doing well with the NGO thing.. Transparent and able.
God bless him for this initiative.

Titilayomiegusi:
Always want to be in the news, can't he do it secretly

He makes his money by posting.
The amount of likes and comments, views he will get on that post will replace all he spent.

I applaud him for giving back with or without camera.
I applaud him for helping common Nigerians recover their moneys and all he's done for humanity.

He is a nice guy.

Nice

Nigerian Politicians are selfish.
Why will a Governor serve 8 Years and still want to dictate or appoint people to serve under his successor?
I do not God fatherism.

Wike did well on infrastructure in Rivers without hindrance and should let his successor govern the state in his own capacity so that when he fails, we all see his incompetence.

People ing Wike would never allow someone dictate for them in their various affairs especially if they are the heads.
Peter Odili didn't Lord over his successor.

Ameachi allowed Wike rule when Wike proved stubborn.

Wike doesn't let things slide and is always very bitter, he is a man who puts personal ambition and interest above the State.

He lost governorship primaries then worked against his own party.
Peter Obi won Wikes LGA in the presidential election and Wike made sure to destroys ballot.

He is willing to go every length to destroy his party if things do not go his way..

That is q very bad character.
As someone that have lived in Rivers State for long now, I use to like him when he was governor but his bitterness is making me think twice about his personality at the moment.

Fubara on the other hand should work even while fighting, you can put things in place going. Don't face fight and forget your duties because I am yet to see what he has done exceptionally so far. I might be wrong. But nothing visible.

If he is facing education or other sectors that aren't visible then let him employ Media to make it loud so people can see. Because at the end, your work will speak for you.

This is my opinion on the ongoing feud.

TrackerSK:
Let him respond to VDM,I want to see something

I have been waiting for this comment.
I de behind you.
Make we check together

Na so Nigeria be at the moment sef. Up side down.
Make we kuku start to live inside our reality.

Verydarkhearted:
I’m very sure that word hypocrite you don’t know the meaning.. what other evidence do I need to use to know they are cultists when they display their cultism in public.. who doesn’t know chief priest and davido are cultists in Nigeria?? Only an ignorant fool like you.. I’m not judging anyone I’m only stating the fact.. as a man of God if his hands are clean why keep such friends.. go and read your Bible don’t come here and mock your generation of ignoramuses.. poor people will keep worshiping the rich. You know the truth but cause of your myopic mindset you can’t say it.

Mr saint. Judge on.
Insults is all over your comment which defines your personality and I would not respond to your kind who cannot opinion free of insults.
Good day

Those who kill by the sword shall die by the sword.
The kidnappings may not stop but at least one man down.
More to follow.

Verydarkhearted:
I’m very sure that pastor is an egede man.. if not why host this number of cultist for dinner?? And why hadn’t he tried to win their souls for Christ??

Jesus dined with Sinners.
And who are you to judge them?
What's your evidence that they are cultist?
Are you a born again and really following the teachings of the Bible or just a hypocrite?
If you are without sin, cast a stone.

Most poor people in Nigeria feel every wealthy man is q cultist.

It is evident that some of hese boys have billionaire dads but envy made you forget that.

Leave judgement for God.
Everyone will for their sins including you.

I enjoyed the game of football cos I enjoy football.
I was on Man city vs Arsenal thread and no one bashed another for watching football.
In the same manner, No one should talk down on those who find BBN enjoyable.
It is a reality show for adult. We have adult family who find it interesting.
Entertainment is part of life.

People bashing those who watch BBN just simply like to decide for people what to do with their time.

All adult should know when to mind their business

Zonefree:
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Obviously, the family did not follow her instructions.


May God continue to rest her soul.

But i read above that burial will be attended by close family .
And I consider this quick enough.

Thank God for their safe return.
Ransom must have been paid though.

It is left for each of the medical students to plan their future going forward and know exactly what action to take as professionals in demand globally.

Them no de tell blind man say rain de fall.

I don't know anything about the show but people who have no interest should live and let others who love it also live.
I haven't seen people condemning football. Season just started and I am excited despite Nigerian issues. Entertainment is good for the mental health.
Worrying won't solve Nigerians problems.

Therefore if you won't condemn EPL, LALIGA, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, OLYMPICS ETC...
Don't condemn BBN.
It is a form of of entertainment for those interested.

Those condemning it have their interests too, you will find them watching brain jotter most of the time without thinking of the economy but once BBN is mentioned, they suddenly Nigerian economy.

Bacteria8:


Omo you sabi our country roads no be small. God is your protector as you journey through it all 🙏🏽💗

Amen. Man has to hustle. Thanks alot

Bacteria8:


Omo you sabi our country roads no be small. God is your protector as you journey through it all 🙏🏽💗

Amen. Man has to hustle.

Zonefree:
What is the Governor of Bauchi doing in Kano-Maiduguri road?

That's the name of the expressway.
But that cut is actually in bauchi.
I ply that route often.

It is similar to port harcourt enugu expressway.
You have abia in between but it is called port harcourt enugu expressway.

Dangote earlier said the cabal in the oil sector worse than cocaine. He knows exactly why he said so.

This is a country that sabotage her development for selfish gain of a few percentages of people.

That's exactly what is going on in the power sector. We willy never have steady electricity because of some people's greed who benefit from lack of power.
The Nigerian man doesn't look at the betterment of the country but of his stomach.

Lol
They will slash basic salary and tell us they have slashed salaries.
Allowances runs into millions.

If person buy this car 7 million. The person try.

See dashboard like tipper.
Even 2010 corolla dashboard fine am.
Even the exterior sef go tell u say na old model be this.
Anyone buying will have to upgrade it with millions to look a bit presentable cos wetin I de see here. Even kia Rio fine am by far.

This OP never sell car before.

Just a scare.
A pathetic thief will thief the deity

Paddy paddy government like Eedris Abdulkarim will say..

His song Emilokan is a sad reality.
Hardship is too much under this istration, it does not matter your tribe or religion. The hardship reach everybody except sentiment is blinding your eyes. Even Buhari government that was quite clueless didn't have it this bad.
Nothing is common again in Nigeria, not garri, not noodles, not sachet water.

Salary of 200k used to be a good salary but not anymore. People are suffering... Those praising Tinubu are suffering too. Ask them how much they have saved.
It is better to call out bad decisions to enable them seat up.
All these yoruba vs igbo Sentiment won't favour anybody.

maasoap:


Lol. Clever by half. The same set of people he just extended their tenure are caretakers, not like they were elected. And by law, their tenure can't be more than six months at a stretch after which the gov will discharge them or write the House to extend their tenure by another six months and so on. He just did what other govs are doing, he's not different. Thieves!!

It is not his fault that elections didn't hold. The party was experiencing crises. Akume wanted to be a godfather and Akume controlled of the party. The tor tiv only settled them recently.

The Reverend is so far the best democratic governor Benue can boast of. He is silently putting structures in place and benue people are happy with his performance so far.
If he was like the rest. He would have selected his own people to fill those positions. But he didn't want to do that since election will hold to bring in new democratic elected LG chairmen.
He only assessed their performance and maintained them pending elections. that he didn't select the current caretakers. He inherited them from the government he defeated.
If he had a selfish motive, he would simple install his own men and heaven won't fall.

Let's give him credits man.

linearity:


When there are delays in State Elections does the FG install Caretaker committees for the State until such a time when Elections are held?

The practice has been that, the incumbent would continue until such a time the people return to the polls and Elect a new leader.

It shows that u didn't read the article but rushed to comment. He swore in the same incumbent after writing the state house of assembly to extend their term briefly. He replaced only one of them. While the rest continued pending when elections hold.

She understands her act.
Sings meaningful songs and maintains a reputation i like.
Her younger colleague Ayra is good too but Gen Z too much for her body.

Plain truth
All points are valid.
Our Leaders are to be blamed.

Freshtruth:
Play play this guy done stop the sharing of money for Benue hope them.no go assassinate am.like this

A friend who works at government house Benue is lamenting, they use to have their cut from the sharing of money to people. He said this governor is so stingy and has stopped sharing money to parasites which was very common under past istrations.
I told him it was good for the state, he should put the state first before himself.

Hmmm!
Second tenure will be a tough race for the governor especially that he stopped the sharing of money to politicians in the state and has blocked almost all channels for theft.
They will fight back.