RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).
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 ...
Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode today sunday stressed the need for the continuous remembrance of fallen heroes who laid their kives for the unity of the country,saying that the country must remain united to celebrate and honour them.Speaking after performing the laying of wreath and release of pigeons in commemoration of the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at Remembrance Arcade,Tafawa Balewa Square {TBS} in Lagos,Gvernor Ambode said the import of the celebration could not be over emphasized as it signified the great sacrifice put in by the fallen heroes to ensure the unity of the country.He said: ''For every January 15,we come together to remember our past heroes and the whole essence of being Nigerians is for us to live as a united country and some people have laid their lives for us to be here today.It is important that we must continue to celebrate them and remind ourselves that the unity of Nigeria has no substitute and that is the reason we do his every year''.The Governor,who also spoke on the efforts of the State Government at prioritizing the welfare of legionaires in the State,said the government recently gave them Hilux vehicle and increased their monthly subvention.''We have always taken care of legionnaires in the State and I think we have the best welfare programme across the country.Just recently,we gave them Hilux vehicle for their operation and we have also increased the monthly subvention that we give to them.The whole essence is even beyond what we give to legionnaires,we should take proper care of all Lagosians and that is what we are doing''. Governor Ambode said.More photos below.


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