AFRICA AND RUSSIA ARE NATURAL ALLIES - PUTIN. (PHOTO).

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 Africa and Russia are natural allies - Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin courted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit that wraps up Thursday as he seeks to bolster Moscow’s clout across the continent. Speaking during a meeting in the Kremlin on the second day of the summit, Putin said that “Russia and Africa are united by truly strong bonds of friendship and close partnership.” “We are natural allies in building a multipolar, genuinely democratic world order, free from diktat and double standards and based on respect for the norms of international law and the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter,” Putin said, AP reported. He mentioned Moscow’s support for the African nations’ anti-colonial fight during Soviet times. “Russia has always been and remains committed to seeing African nations defend their sovereignty, achieve steady growth, and strengthen their economies and social sectors,” the Russian leader said. “We stand ready to continue working...

NIGERIAN NAVY EXERCISE LITTORAL FURY ENDS, AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO MARITIME SECURITY. (PHOTO).


 NIGERIAN NAVY EXERCISE LITTORAL FURY ENDS, AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO MARITIME SECURITY


Any mission-ready force like the Nigerian Navy is built on unwavering discipline, professional excellence and the continuous refinement of its tactical capabilities.


The just-concluded Exercise Littoral Fury at the Eastern Naval Command provided an opportunity for participating gunboats, air assets and operational units to test and evaluate their weapons, strengthen inter-service communication protocols and validate joint littoral manoeuvre doctrines.


According to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, the seamless coordination displayed at Dayspring Island demonstrates the Eastern Naval Command's commitment to maintaining operational superiority against crude oil theft, sea robbery and other forms of maritime criminality across the nation's waters.


Medals and trophies were presented to personnel who distinguished themselves through outstanding performances during the exercise.


Worthy of note is the transformation of the exercise site, which was formerly one of the biggest militant camps along the Calabar Channel.


The narrative has now changed, as the Nigerian Navy occupies the former camp and uses the location as a naval operations site.


The successful conclusion of Exercise Littoral Fury further underscores the Nigerian Navy's commitment to maintaining mission-ready forces and strengthening maritime security across the nation's territorial waters.

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