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 ...

BENUE ASSEMBLY RESHUFFLES LEADERSHIP, APPOINTS NEW PRINCIPAL OFFICERS. (PHOTO).


  BENUE ASSEMBLY RESHUFFLES LEADERSHIP, APPOINTS NEW PRINCIPAL OFFICERS


11th September, 2025 


The Benue State House of Assembly has dissolved its former leadership structure and appointed new principal officers for both the majority and minority caucuses.


In a statement on Thursday, Press Secretary to the Speaker, Zape Michael Upaa, said the changes are designed to strengthen legislative business and enhance coordination within the House.


For the majority, Thomas Dugeri is now Majority Leader, with Abraham Jabi as Deputy Majority Leader. Cyril Ikong becomes Majority Chief Whip, while Simon Gabo takes the post of Deputy Majority Whip.


On the minority side, Abu Umoro has been named Minority Leader, supported by Cephase Dyako as Deputy Minority Leader. Samuel Jiji is the new Minority Whip, while Moses Egbodo assumes the role of Deputy Minority Whip.


The Assembly assured that further details on the reorganisation will be communicated in due course.

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