NONYE SOLUDO HIGHLIGHTS SPORTS AS A TOOL FOR YOUTH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. (PHOTO).

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 Nonye Soludo highlights sports as a tool for youth character development Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has described sports as a powerful tool for character formation and social inclusion among youths in the society. Soludo made the assertion, yesterday, in Awka while flagging off the 2nd edition of the Nonye Soludo Volleyball Championship. The group stage of the championship will be concluded today, while the final will be decided on Saturday. She said the competition was aimed at promoting youth development, teamwork, and healthy competition through sports. She further explained that the tournament is part of efforts to positively engage young people, discover talents and encourage discipline and unity among youths in the state. “This competition will also serve as a platform for nurturing future volleyball stars. I encourage our youths to take the tournament seriously because sports remains a powerful tool for character building and social inclusion,” she...

NIGERIAN TROOPS KILLED 19 BOKO HARAM INCLUDING ONE OF THEIR LEADER ''AMEER'' AT CHUKUNGUDU ON FRIDAY.{PHOTOS}.

               Following credible information on the presence of Boko Haram terrorists,their camp and other facilities at Chukungudu,a carefully planned and deliberate attack comprising troops of 3 Battalion,22 Brigade Garrison,and 153 Task Force Battalion of 7 Division and 8 Task Force Division as well as Nigeria Airforce Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance {ISR} and some Civilian JTF,was carried out on Boko Haram terrorists stronghold and camp at Chukungudu on friday 3rd June 2016.While advancing to the location,the troops encountered Boko Haram terrorists ambush positions at Muskari,Gilam and Hausasi before descending on their main objective at Chukungudu.During the encounter at the camp,thr troops killed 19 Boko Haram Terrorists including their notorious leader in the area called Ameer Abubakar Gana.They also discovered and destroyed the terrorists Improvised Explosive Devices {IEDs} making factory,discovered and successfully detonated 4 primed IEDs.The troops also recovered 2 Anti-Aircraft Guns,1 AK-47 Rifle,a Pistol,1 Rocket Propelled Gun {RPG} Bomb,1 AK-47 Magaine,267 rounds of 7.62mm {NATO} metal links ammunition.Other recovered items include a Canter truck,1 Gun truck,1 Land Rover vehicle and a Toyota Hilux vehicle.Unfortunately,2 soldiers suffered gun shot wounds as a result of enemy action.However,it is gratifying to satate that both of them are very stable and responding to treatment at the Field Ambulance.-Colonel Sani Kukashaka Usman,Acting Director Army Public Relations.More photos below.                                                                                                                                                                 

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