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 ...

NIMET PREDICTS THREE-DAY HEAVY RAINFALL IN SIX STATES. (PHOTO).


 NiMet predicts three-day heavy rainfall in six States


The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days of moderate-heavy rainfall in six States of the country.

The affected States are: Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Bayelsa Delta and Ogun. 

The rainfall is anticipated between Wednesday April 9-11, 2025.

The agency, in its heavy rainfall forecast bulletin on Tuesday, also forecasted light-moderate rainfall in Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Imo, Abia, Ekiti and few others states.

It added that other parts of the country would experience very light or no rain in the next three days.

The agency in the bulletin also hinted that there are prospects of flash floods as a result of the expected moderate-heavy rainfall.

NiMet while noting that strong winds may accompany the rains, advised the public not to drive through surface runoff waters, as they have strong undercurrents. 

Other likely hazards according to the agency include; “Slippery road surfaces, reduced visibility during the rain which can disrupt road traffic. Strong winds are a threat to weak structures, trees and mast. Disconnect electrical appliances before and not during the rains”.

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