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 ...

ONDO AG: STATE NOT CRIMINALIZING FREE SPEECH. (PHOTO).


 Ondo AG: State Not Criminalizing Free Speech


Ondo State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, has refuted claims that the state government is suppressing free speech. In a statement issued in Akure on Thursday, Ajulo clarified that the government is only upholding existing laws against cyber harassment, blackmail, and misinformation.


He emphasized that while free speech is a fundamental right, it is not absolute and does not protect against defamation or false accusations. Ajulo cited the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, a federal law that addresses cyber-related offenses, including cyberstalking and harassment.


Ajulo stressed that Ondo State is not enacting new laws but ensuring compliance with national regulations. He also highlighted the state's commitment to public legal education through initiatives like the Citizens’ Rights Advisory Bureau (CRAB).


The attorney general warned against the misuse of digital platforms, stating that cyberbullying threatens personal reputations, governance, and social harmony. He reaffirmed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s stance that citizens are free to express opinions and criticize leaders but must do so responsibly and within legal boundaries.


Ajulo concluded by stating that enforcing cybercrime laws is about maintaining integrity in public discourse, not silencing dissent, and that Ondo State remains committed to free speech with accountability.

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