MALI RENAMES COLONIAL FRENCH STREET NAMES. (PHOTO).

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 Mali renames colonial French street names Mali followed Burkina Faso and Niger on Wednesday in renaming streets and squares in its capital to get rid of their French colonial names, AFP reported. Streets bearing the names of members of France's colonial administration have been rebaptised in Bamako, according to a decree by the junta chief. Cedeao Avenue (the French acronym for the Economic Community of West African States or ECOWAS) is also now named after a new strategic confederation that Mali has formed with Burkina Faso and Niger – the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). In all, nearly 25 names have been replaced, among them boulevards, streets, squares and public establishments. Niger and Burkina Faso have already made several changes to street and monument names in the last two years. In October, Niger renamed several historic sites in its capital Niamey which previously bore references to old colonial master France. Mali has been ruled by the military since back-to-back coups ...

ARMED FORCES DAY: GOV. OKPEBHOLO URGES LEGIONNAIRES TO WEAR EMBLEM WITH PRIDE. (PHOTO).


 Armed Forces Day: Gov. Okpebholo Urges Legionnaires to Wear Emblem with Pride


Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has officially launched the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, urging legionnaires to wear it with pride. He also encouraged them to actively participate in all upcoming activities celebrating the program.


The governor made this call during a speech to members of the Nigeria Legion, ex-servicemen, families of fallen heroes, security personnel, and government officials at the Government House on Friday. Okpebholo was represented by Musa Umar Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government.


In his address, the governor reaffirmed his administration's commitment to fostering peace, security, and unity within the state. "The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave men and women who stood as a defensive wall for the unity of our country," he said.


Okpebholo emphasized the importance of unity in building a society worthy of the sacrifices made by the armed forces, urging citizens to work together beyond ethnic, religious, and tribal differences. He also highlighted the vital role of the armed forces in ensuring national security, stating that the nation’s peace and sovereignty are safeguarded due to their courage and selflessness.


The governor further noted that the launch of the emblem symbolizes the collective commitment to remembering, honoring, and supporting those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the country’s security. He also appealed for greater integration of legionnaires into the state’s security framework, stressing that security is a shared responsibility.


Okpebholo called on the public to support the legionnaires, noting that their contributions are essential for providing care, rehabilitation, and empowerment for both veterans and the families of fallen heroes.


Earlier, Mr. Ignatius Enabulele, Chairman of the Nigeria Legion in Edo State, praised the bravery and dedication of the Nigerian Armed Forces, calling for national unity and an end to violence. "We must celebrate our diversity as our strength," he said.

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