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 ...
Former President of Nigeria Ibrahim Babangida gave out his daughter Halima out in marriage on friday in Minna.The daughter of IBB,Halima is the last child of the family and she is marrying a Gombe businessman,Alhaji Auwal Abdullahi.Abdullahi gave 10 cows and N500,000 as dowry for his bride.The groom is the Sarkin Sudan of Gombe,in Gombe state.Gen. Garba Wushishi performed the symbolic ceremony of handling over Halimat at 2.45 pm in marriage to Abdullahi.Gov. Ibrahim Dankwanbo of Gombe state received the bride on behalf of the groom,ho hails from the state.A special prayer by Sheik Kabiru Gombe was offered for the couple,who stressed the significance of marriage in Islam and called on the bride to be submissive and loyal to her husband.The wedding ceremony scheduled for 11.30 am was held after 2.45pm at the Hilltop home of the retired military General in Minna,Niger State.Also Prominent among the guests at the ceremony were businessman,Aliko Dangote,Ex President Goodluck Jonathan,Senate President Bukola Saraki and others.Less I forget twenty six private jets and four police and air force aircrafts landed at the venue.The aircraft brought the various dignitaries that attended the event.The Police also provided air surveillance and security.This is what we call senior citizens wedding.More photos below.










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