RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).

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 Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...

PRESIDENT BUHARI,COMMENDED THE PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIA UNDER-23 MALE FOOTBALL TEAM,TODAY.

                       The president made the commendation in a message to the Team Nigeria contingent today friday from Abuja,signed by his Senior Special Assistant on {SSA} Media and Publicity,Garba Shehu.It said Buhari expressed the hope that the football team's victory would serve as ''an inspiration to the entire contingent of the grand show Nigerians expect from our athletes''.In the message,President Buhari also expressed optimism that the country's team would put up an impressive showing to delight fellow countrymen.''On behalf of the government and people of our great country,I wish to express my support to our athletes who have arrived in Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games.I am particularly delighted by the outcome of the football match early this morning,in which our football team defeated their Japanese counterparts.The sweetness of the victory comes from the fact that it came against all odds.Our team overcame several challenges to put up a sterling performance.This is a good beginning''.The President stated that he was aware of the personal sacrifices they made while preparing for the Games.''I am already aware that you have mad personal sacrifices in your journey to the Olympic Games.The motivation comes comes from strong discipline and the love of the nation.As you embark on the search for honours for the nation,I seize this opportunity to assure our Olympians that you have my support and those of all Nigerians.Go! Win and return with laurels,I wish you the best''.

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