THE DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS SAYS TROOPS ELIMINATED OVER 100 TERRORISTS, ARRESTED 345 TERRORISTS, AND RESCUED 393 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN THE MONTH OF JULY.(PHOTO).

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 The Defence Headquarters says troops eliminated over 100 terrorists, arrested 345 terrorists, and rescued 393 kidnapped victims in the month of July. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, stated this during the monthly Defence Media Operations briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Major General Onoja added that during the period under review, 57 terrorists surrendered, over 1,000 arms and assorted ammunition were recovered, 18 illegal refining sites were destroyed, while 250,500 litres of stolen crude oil and refined petroleum products were recovered. Speaking further, Major General Onoja, on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, reaffirmed the Armed Forces' commitment to the protection of lives and property nationwide, and their resolve to ensure that kidnapping, terrorism, secessionist agitation, and other forms of criminality are purged from society.

LEA PERICOLI, ITALIAN TENNIS ICON, DIES AT 89.(PHOTOS).

 


Lea Pericoli, Italian Tennis Icon, Dies at 89


Lea Pericoli, the celebrated Italian tennis star, has passed away at the age of 89. Known for her remarkable achievements in the 1950s and 60s, Pericoli reached the last 16 of the French Open twice and made it to the Wimbledon championships three times. Beyond her athletic prowess, she was a fashion icon, famous for her extravagant outfits adorned with feathers and fur.


Angelo Binaghi, president of the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation, expressed his sorrow, stating, “She was a bit like the mother to all of us.” Pericoli held the title of Italy's number one player for an impressive 14 years  from 1959 to 1976 and was a 27-time national champion. Current world number one Jannik Sinner paid tribute on Instagram, calling her “a great lady and legend of Italian tennis.”


In addition to her tennis career, Pericoli became a popular television presenter and journalist. She bravely battled cancer twice, overcoming uterine cancer in 1973 and breast cancer in 2012. Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal also mourned her passing on Instagram, thanking her for everything and affirming that she will always be remembered.

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