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One Of The Slain Soldiers Stood Firmly By Me – Delta Monarch

<p><img width="1000" height="600" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nigerian-Army-1000x600.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="1 Officer, 16 Soldiers Face Army Court Martial For Armed Robbery, Gun Running, Other Offences" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nigerian-Army-1000x600.webp 1000w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nigerian-Army-590x354.webp 590w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nigerian-Army-400x240.webp 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p> <h2>The Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Delta State, His Royal Majesty Clement Ikolo, expressed deep sorrow over the recent killing of 16 soldiers in Bomadi local government area, highlighting a personal connection with one of the fallen soldiers who had played a crucial protective role during his inauguration in November 2023.</h2> <p>The tragic incident, which saw the troops of the 181 Amphibious Battalion <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/17/breaking-tinubu-speaks-on-killing-of-military-officers-in-delta-reveals-next-plan/">fall victim</a> to an attack by youths amidst the communal unrest between Okuama and Okoloba communities, has drawn nationwide condemnation.</p> <p>Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, the Acting Director of Defence Information, clarified that the soldiers were engaged in a peace mission at the time of the ambush.</p> <p>In a heartfelt statement in a video, HRM Ikolo reminisced about the dedication and support of one particular soldier who had stood resolutely by him during the ceremonial presentation of the staff of office.</p> <p>Ikolo said, <em>“It is very sad times for our kingdom in Delta State and for Nigeria generally. It is really a very sad time. And my heart is really saddened.</em></p> <p><em>“The military men are the people who are there to protect our nation. They should be held in high esteem. They (slain soldiers) were here to protect us from people who wanted to invade our land and commit heinous crimes.</em></p> <p><em>“It is very sad these same people who they came to protect and also part of us were the ones with these kind of heinous acts (that) carried out and killed (them) in the process. It is very sad. I totally condemn it.</em></p> <p><em>“It is unacceptable and to crown it all, one of them who was killed in the process was somebody who put in all he could at the time of my presentation of staff of office in November last year. He was very supportive. He stood firmly by me.</em></p> <p><em>“I’m short of words. May their souls…and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God receive peace.”</em></p> <p>He also commiserated with the Nigerian Army and the families of the deceased soldiers.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/17/one-of-the-slain-soldiers-stood-firmly-by-me-delta-monarch/">One Of The Slain Soldiers Stood Firmly By Me – Delta Monarch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Again, Bandits on Rampage in Kaduna,  Abduct 14 in Fresh Attack on Kajuru

<p>Gunmen have again terrorised Kajuru in Kaduna, kidnapping 14 people barely four days after 61 were abducted.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/again-bandits-on-rampage-in-kaduna-abduct-14-in-fresh-attack-on-kajuru/">Again, Bandits on Rampage in Kaduna,  Abduct 14 in Fresh Attack on Kajuru</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

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UEFA Champions League Power Ranking Ahead Of Quarter-Final Stage

<p><img width="960" height="540" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/UCL-Tropy.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Champions League Fixtures: Two Teams Qaulify To Quarter-Final" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/UCL-Tropy.jpg 960w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/UCL-Tropy-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/UCL-Tropy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/UCL-Tropy-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></p> <h2><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/15/uefa-champions-league-draw-arsenal-real-madrid-barcelona-get-tough-opponents-see-full-draw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Days after the UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw</a>, the power ranking of the round was released which showed the team that is most likely to win the tournament.</h2> <p>Recall that the European Football governing body, UEFA announced the draw for the quarter-final round on Friday, March 15.</p> <p>Following the draw, Rabona TV revealed the power ranking ahead of the round and projected that Manchester City have the biggest chance of winning the trophy.</p> <p>If this is anything to go by, the reigning Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and FA Cup champions are expected to knock out Real Madrid who they have been paired to face in the quarter-final stage of the competition.</p> <p>Recall that Real Madrid passed through the same route when they won the Champions League two seasons ago. Interestingly, Manchester City followed the same route to win the title for the first time in their history.</p> <p>This also means that Manchester City are expected to defeat Bayern Munich or Arsenal in the semi-final stage of the campaign because they are expected to meet the said clubs en route to the Champions League final.</p> <h2>Below is the UEFA Champions League power ranking ahead of the quarter-final stage:</h2> <p>1. Man City</p> <p>2. Real Madrid</p> <p>3. Arsenal</p> <p>4. Atletico Madrid</p> <p>5. PSG</p> <p>6. Bayern Munich</p> <p>7. Barcelona</p> <p>8. Borussia Dortmund</p> <p>Note that the UEFA Champions League quarter-final stage will take place from April 9 (first legs) and April 16 (second legs).</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/17/uefa-champions-league-power-ranking-ahead-of-quarter-final-stage/">UEFA Champions League Power Ranking Ahead Of Quarter-Final Stage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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