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The 32-year-old athlete, who is the reigning African Games champion and a two-time African Championships gold medallist, was officially listed among the participants for the men’s shot put event

The Nigerian Army disclosed the development via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, providing details of the early morning operation that showcased the military’s continued resolve to combat insurgency in the volatile North East region

The opening ceremony, which lasted more than four hours, blended music, culture, and tradition to set the stage for what is expected to be an exciting multi-sport event. The stadium was transformed into a vibrant canvas of colours and movement as the country’s best athletes and performers converged to launch the biennial festival

The building, located at 96 Ishaga Road, opposite the Idi Araba Central Mosque, suddenly gave way at around 3:30 pm, prompting an emergency response from multiple state agencies

The gun battle, which reportedly lasted for several hours, erupted after the hoodlums, said to be in large numbers, emerged from a nearby bush where they had been lying in wait to ambush the checkpoint and other potential targets in the area

The incident occurred around 10 a.m. at the gas section of the fueling station. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a sudden fire outbreak followed by a powerful explosion that quickly escalated into a large blaze

Speaking after a closed-door security briefing with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, Gen. Musa emphasized the urgent need for enhanced border security and stronger regional cooperation to counter the growing threat

In separate meetings held on Thursday at the National Assembly in Abuja, Kalu engaged with delegations from both countries, led by Australia’s High Commissioner Leilani Bin-Juda and Rwanda’s Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo