TINUBU IDENTIFIES CREATIVE SECTOR AS KEY TO ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION. (PHOTO).
President Bola Tinubu has identified the creative economy as a pivotal element of his administration’s economic diversification agenda, reaffirming his commitment to positioning Nigeria’s creative sector as a driving force for global influence. The President stated this at the launch of the 2024 Abuja International Carnival at Eagle Square, Abuja. President Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said the carnival reaffirms the essence of who Nigerians are—”a people of culture, a people of art, a people of colour, and a people of shared values”. In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications, Office of The Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, under the theme, “Carnival of Renewed Hope: A Pledge to My Country”, the event showcased performances from across Nigeria and beyond, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to cultural diplomacy. The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, working alongsi
Troops of 3 Battalion,22 Task Force Brigade on friday 10th June 2016,based on information received that Boko Haram terrorists elements earleir dislodged at Chukungudu and Hausari villages during a recent clearance operations,were migrating towards Muska village in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area,conducted fighting patrol operations in the grneral area.During the encpunter,the troops killed 10 Boko Haram terrorists,captured 2 alive and rescued a woman with her baby that were held hostages by the terrorists.The troops also recovered several equipment,arms and ammunition that include 6 AK-47 rifle magazines,56 rounds of 7.62m {Special} rounds of ammunitions,1 bundle of detonating cord,a Manual on how to prepare Improvised Explosive Devices {IEDs} 2 rifle magazine pounches,a Techno Ipad,a Nokia mobile telephone handset and 1 Gionee mobile telephone handset.Others include 1 Digital Multimetre,6 SIM cards,3 memory cards and 1 Airtel Modern containing memory card also.The troops also recovered a wristwatch,2 Islamic books,an empty bag and 2 Motorcycles.The captured terrorists are undergoing preliminary interrogation,while rescued woman and her child are receiving necessary attention pending onward movement to Internally Displaced Persons {IDPs} Camp.Similarly,another element of the Battalion also conducted another fighting patrol to Wumbi village based on received information on the presence of remnants of Boko Haram terrists in the area.The patrol team recovered 157 rounds of 7.62mm {NATO} ammunition and 37 rounds of 7.62mm {Special } ammunition.In a related development,troops of 22 Brigade Garrison intercepted 15 IDPs,all male adults,approaching Dikwa from Mudu Kasa village.They revealed that some Boko Haram terrorist occasionally visit and terrorise their village and forcefully collect food and valuables.They further alleged that the terrorists came in numbers with some of them holding AK-47 rifles,while others wield machetes.As part of the troops mandate of facilitating humanitarian assistance by both Governmental and Non-governmental Organizations {NGOs} to the IDPs,troops also provided security to International Committee of the Red Cross {ICRC} same day.The troops provided security to the ICRC' contractors sinking 5 boreholes around Dikwa IDP camp.The troops would continue to provide the needed security to facilitate humanitarian assistance and activities in the area.-Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,Acting Director Army Public Relations.More photos below. 
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