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 ...

ISESE DAY: OGUN DECLARES AUGUST 20TH AS PUBLIC HOLIDAY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Isese Day: Ogun declares August 20th as public holiday 


Ogun State Government has declared Tuesday, August 20th,  as public holiday to celebrate  this year’s Isese day, in line with   Dapo Abiodun-led administration’s firm belief in religious inclusivity. 


According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the work-free day will allow traditional worshippers across the State to commemorate their special day.


The statement added that Ogun State remains an exemplary federating unit with enviable level of religious cohesion and harmony,  even in the face of diversity. 


It, therefore, urged traditional worshippers in the state to celebrate in moderation and respect the right of others religions in the course of celebration,  so as to sustain the inherent culture of religious tolerance in the State.


The statement also charged the adherents to use the special festive period to pray for peace  and economic advancement in Ogun State and Nigeria at large,  adding that prayers contribute immensely to the success of every nation.

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