The 3 Division, Nigerian Army, is under the command of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Wahid Shaibu, to maintain discipline, professionalism, and commitment as they pursue peace in Plateau State.
Shaibu addressed soldiers at the parade ground while conducting an operational visit to the Division’s Jos headquarters, where he convened a strategic meeting with senior officers, and commissioned renovated and office facilities.
The Army Chief noted that the state’s unique security challenges necessitated a disciplined and coordinated approach when describing the military’s role as “critical” in Plateau.
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He said, “Your job here is very important to ensure that we have peace and stability on the Plateau.” You must continue to pursue the cause with discipline and commitment.
He assured staff that steps were being taken to address both operational needs and welfare concerns.
The General Officer Commanding 3 Division has given me a thorough briefing, and the majority of the issues will be resolved. We will continue to provide the enabling environment for you to perform your duties properly, Shaibu said. “Your welfare is our top priority.
He urged young soldiers to respect the chain of command and learn from their superiors while referring to the military as a structured institution built on hierarchy and mentorship.
You’ve joined the army to serve your fatherland, he said, and it’s a structured organization. You must listen to those who have stepped up before you as young men who have joined this noble cause. Your superiors will advise you on how to pursue a fulfilling career.
Shaibu also emphasized the value of discipline and physical fitness in the military, noting that soldiers must continue to be mentally alert and physically prepared.
He remarked, “Discipline is the foundation of this profession.” Ask for clarification if you’re still unclear about anything. Senior NCOs must provide the young soldiers with middle-class leadership.
The Army Chief reaffirmed the country’s recognition of the sacrifices made by soldiers in Operation Ensuring Peace while lauding them.
After falling to the Denver Broncos in the NFL play-off on Saturday, the Buffalo Bills fired coach Sean McDermott.
Although McDermott had a star quarterback Josh Allen and won the AFC East on five occasions, he was unable to reach a Super Bowl despite the fact that Buffalo made it to the playoffs in eight of the 51-year-old’s nine seasons as coach.
Allen had a chance to win in overtime over the weekend, but the Broncos were unable to score a field goal with 33-30 after making his fourth turnover in Saturday’s Divisional Round game.
Owner Terry Pegula credited Sean with changing the organization’s mindset and making the Bills a perennial playoff team.
However, I believe a new structure is necessary to give this organization the best chance to advance our team.
McDermott is the 10th head coach in the NFL since the start of the season and the eighth head coach to step down this month.
Buffalo are the first NFL team to reach the Super Bowl after winning six straight games without making it to the championship.
Next Sunday, the LA Rams travel to divisional rival Seattle for the NFC Championship game, while New England travels to Denver Broncos for the AFC equivalent.
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In his first season with Buffalo, McDermott ended an 18-year play-off drought and helped them become regulars in the post-season, but his foe, the Kansas City Chiefs, proved to be his foe.
In four of the previous five seasons, the Chiefs have beaten the Bills to the Super Bowl in an effort to form a winning dynasty.
The path was supposedly clear for McDermott to win the Bills’ first Super Bowl since losing four straight against them in 1991, when the Chiefs failed to make the playoffs along with AFC rivals Baltimore and Cincinnati.
The Bills’ roster was at its weakest since Allen was drafted in 2018, and McDermott was relying too heavily on the NFL’s reigning Most Valuable Player to keep creating individual magic moments.
The Bills had to settle for a wildcard spot in the playoffs and travel on the road as a result of New England’s resumption.
And they lost in Denver’s Divisional Round despite winning at Jacksonville on Wildcard Weekend.
In six straight seasons, Buffalo was the only team to win a play-off game. The fact that the other three teams each won three Super Bowls while claiming one of them is a telling one for McDermott.
On the other hand, he and Allen have an unfavorable track record of winning the most play-off games (eight) without being the NFL’s title winner.
Time is still on Allen’s side at 29. In the most recent hiring cycle, some well-known coaches have been available to the Bills as they prepare to relocate to a new stadium.
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Queen Camilla met Dennis the Menace and his dog Gnasher while visiting the National Library of Scotland in central Edinburgh to promote a reading initiative.
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The Queen joined comic book royalty as she was brought to life in a cartoon strip rescuing mischievous Dennis the Menace for reading a comic in a library. During a visit to the National Library of Scotland in central Edinburgh, Camilla, 78, was presented with a special comic strip of The Beano.
In it, Dennis the Menace is depicted in a cartoon that features her helping him after his mother abdicates him for wearing headphones. Camilla joked that listening to audiobooks was equivalent to reading because she compared the “battle” of books to “machines.”
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Outlining the “new rules” in the comic, Queen Camilla tells Dennis and his pet dog Gnasher: “Go all in for the National Year of Reading, Dennis! Comics and audiobooks count too!”
Camilla told pupils from Granton Primary School in Edinburgh that she was raised on the Beano, too, when the popular character Dennis the Menace was published by DC Thomson at the age of three. It has been going for a while. Camilla joked, “I wish” when she saw Camilla’s flattering image in the cartoon.
The Beano’s storyboard designer and “director of mischief” Mike Stirling said to the children, “A lot of people don’t know that] comic books and audiobooks count as reading. How good is that, then?” Dennis’ mother is completely embarrassed that he and the Queen are friends.
The Queen, who has patronized the National Literacy Trust since 2010, was present to launch Scotland’s Nation Year of Reading campaign. It is intended to inspire everyone to become a habit of reading, even for just five minutes per day, with the slogan “Go All In.”
The National Literacy Trust published a landmark study in November that concluded that reading now includes everything, from listening to audiobooks to song lyrics.
The Queen asked how many libraries had recently closed and was informed that 54 of Scotland’s libraries had closed since 2014 when she spoke at a round table discussion about the campaign. talking about the national reading initiative. She stated that it is crucial to just get everyone to read once more, especially at this time. The battle between these devices. Restore their books, please.
Following a brief tutorial from Beano Studios artist Nigel Auchterlounie, Camilla was later given the chance to try her hand at drawing Dennis the Menace and Gnasher alongside a group of Clovenstone Primary School students.
The National Literacy Trust’s chief executive, Jonathan Douglas, joked to Auchterlounie, “Are you worried about your job?” and addressed the queen. “I am, yes”! the artist responded. Camilla had a meeting with literacy trust ambassadors and supporters at the end of the engagement, including poet Jackie Kay and Scottish crime author Sir Ian Rankin.
Afterward, Kay said, “The Queen heard me speak at a Burn’s Night in Braemar two or three years ago when I made a joke about how a man wearing a kilt can turn the head of the sincere lesbian.” She recalled and said, “That made me laugh for ages!”
Camilla posed with supporters and children for a picture on the library stairs to celebrate the launch of the national reading campaign in Scotland following brief speeches from David Hayman, director of the National Year of Reading, Amina Shah, chief executive of the National Library of Scotland, and Val McDermid, ambassador for the National Year of Reading.
Camilla posed with Gnasher and a life-sized Dennis the Menace while holding hands with students. Prior to the ceremony’s ceremony in 1956, Queen Elizabeth II presented the Queen with a ceremonial golden key with a tiny book at the head.
The National Library of Scotland celebrated its centenary last year but construction work on the building stalled during the second world war. It was finally built after Sir Alexander Grant, the biscuit manufacturer who helped create the digestive biscuit for McVities, donated £100,000 to establish the National Library Scotland and a further £100,000 to help construct the building.
Camilla complained to Ralph McLean, the library’s curator of manuscripts, in a newspaper clip about Grant’s donations, saying it was “pity that there aren’t more people like Mr. Grant.” According to a new analysis from the National Literacy Trust, reading enjoyment rates among children and young people aged 8 to 16 in the UK dropped to their lowest level in 20 years.
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Only one in three (32.7%) reported reading every day, and only one in three (32.7%) did so (32.7%). When only Scotland was taken into account, this figure was even lower, according to recent research that was released to coincide with the Queen’s visit, with only 3 in 10 young people saying they enjoyed reading and only 1 in 6 reading in their free time.
The Queen, the queen’s bookkeeper, is urging more children to do it and to entice adults to do the same. The Queen has worked closely with the charity’s work in various parts of the UK over the past 15 years, with a particular emphasis on those areas where people’s lives are most seriously impacted by poverty and low literacy.
On the US series of The Traitors, Maura Higgins has been attracting attention because of her enviable fashion sense, and she recently chose to go with a Kate Middleton-inspired outfit. You can still buy it here.
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Fans of the British TV sensation Maura Higgins have likely crossed the pond to watch The Traitors US this January, on which Maura is a contestant. But it isn’t just her captivating performance that’s got fans’ heads turning; her fashion sense is turning heads, too. Maura has graced our screens in various covetable outfits, from an all-leather ensemble to her most recent Royal-inspired look.
Last week, Maura donned a tweed blazer and trouser combo from Holland Cooper, a brand Kate Middleton has worn several times. Opting for an old-money aesthetic that screams royalty, fans who adored Maura’s hunting party-chic outfit will be thrilled to know you can still shop the whole look at House of Bruar – another store Kate is a fan of.
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The Levert colorway blazer from Holland Cooper was worn by Maura Higgins as a timeless, classic outfit. The blazer and trousers, both of which highlight the elegant tweed design throughout, are enhanced by striking gold buttons on the front and cuffs.
This refined piece of British tailoring is both flattering and sophisticated, making it ideal for a more versatile wardrobe throughout the seasons. The blazer is made of premium UK-woven wool and fully lined with a satin stretch lining, featuring HC’s signature gold buttons on the front and cuffs for an extra dash of luxury.
Two twin hip pockets on this item give practicality without sacrificing style. The Knightsbridge blazer, which was hand-cut and expertly made in England, is regarded as the pinnacle of British craftsmanship.
Although the smallest and largest sizes are currently out of stock, and it costs £449. However, this blazer is available in sizes 6 to 16. We’ve found plenty of alternatives spanning a variety of price ranges if this is out of your price range. For less than £245, House of Bruar also offers this Ladies British Tweed Hacking Jacket in a similar design.
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What could be one of the key matches on Sunday after the Scottish Cup weekend is over, and attention turns to the most intriguing Premiership title races in a long time.
Rangers, who are second on goal difference, are eager to capitalize on Heart of Midlothian’s surprise match against second-placed Celtic, who are second behind.
Former Rangers’ midfielders Charlie Adam, Paul Hartley, one-time Celtic and Hearts players, and Barry McKay, who both played for Hearts and Rangers, all agree that the current three-horse race is too close to call.
After Celtic have been the “dominant force” for most of the past 15 years, Hartley believes it is “good for Scottish football” and that “it’s about time” we had “a proper title race.”
It’s wide open, according to Adam, while McKay is “sitting on the fence” about where the silverware will go.
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Will Shankland’s condition be crucial?
Hearts are six points clear of the leader, but Derek McInnes’ side suffered a double blow on Saturday when they lost to Falkirk at home in the Scottish Cup on penalties and top scorer Lawrence Shankland injured in addition to important midfielder Cammy Devlin’s absence.
How do Hartley, McKay, and Adam anticipate the Edinburgh side’s response then?
PH: “I didn’t think that would have occurred at the start of the season, but I think Derek has built a strong squad.”
And they’ve lost two games in a row in the league. They always recover from defeats.
“I think Tynecastle’s fans really believe they can win the league because you can see the atmosphere there,” he said.
We’ve already experienced that season’s opening with a strong start in 2005-06, but this season feels completely different.
You can see why the players are believing as well because they have a very good, experienced manager, are well run, and have a good board.
You can see the team’s spirit and the apparent rift between the players and the supporters.
“I believe Hearts are favorites because of their consistent displays.
“Two key players,” Devlin has done a fantastic job for them. Because he is the captain, the goals he can score, and his first-team experience, Shankland is the key player.
Watch the highlights of Hearts v. Falkirk on BBC iPlayer.
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BM: “They’ve put themselves in a good position, making them probably their favorite right now.
“I think the weekend game is obviously huge for them, but I think they’ve always had these doubts about how well they’ve performed and received the outcome they needed.
“I just believe there is a genuine groupness there. They have a really strong core group of players and excellent leadership.
At the top end of the pitch, we have one of the best finishers in the country. They have a strong defense, are excellent in the middle of the park, and have some guile and flair on the sides as well.
Shankland is a very clever footballer who really brings the other goals into play as well, and you can’t ignore his goals either. He will be a big miss if he is missing.
They’re a truly top team, and what you hear outside indicates that they will only get better.
It’s certain in them to beat Rangers and Celtic coming away because they’ve had question marks on them before.
I don’t understand how they can’t do it given their performance this year.
CA: “I believe Hearts has been in unimaginable form historically.” What Derek’s built has been incredible for a team that has been assembled with a new manager at the start of the season.
Will Celtic choose a striker to replace them?
After sacking Wilfried Nancy, who had a disappointing run-up to Brendan Rodgers’ departure in October, Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has returned for his second stint as interim manager and third overall.
PH: “It’s unlike Celtic, isn’t it? ” They’ve had a lot of success, but this season has been strange.
Everyone can see that they are short of players and have to switch managers three times.
“Martin is getting tired. He is frequently asked about player recruitment and strikers in press releases.
Everyone is aware that they require strikers, or at least one striker, and that they also require reinforcements. Therefore, there will be a large window.
“The winner will determine the difference between the three clubs,” the statement continues.
CA: “It’s important for them to have Martin back and win the last few games to regain a little bit more confidence.”
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Will Rangers find the player who has lost a goal?
After Russell Martin’s early departure in the first season, Rangers have also changed their head coach and are now thrust back into the title race under Danny Rohl.
Danny has done a fantastic job, CA says. He is aware of Rangers’ intentions and actions. He behaved as a manager for the Rangers should. In the media, he spoke very well.
“Has he played the best football?” Probability isn’t, but he has produced results, which is important, especially since winning football games has been done quickly.
The club, supporters, and owners are all attempting to do the right things, according to the owner. The owners made mistakes, and they have since corrected them.
“They’ve obviously done some good business,” he said, “but I believe they also need a goal scorer who can really affect their top end of the pitch.”
Rangers are quiet and content while operating quietly in the background. It’s obvious that they haven’t seen Connor Barron in a while, so they needed to add a midfielder and a left-back.
BM: “Of course, the manager has come in, and he’s just won on the board,” and that’s the most crucial thing for any manager.
“It’s brought a real unity between the squad and him to start piqueing fans’ interest as well as his ongoing work on the pitch. I’m confident that he will be pleased with the fact that they’ve already done a small amount of business.
You’ll start to really see his type of team once you start to see more and more players join. They will be right there if they can just keep running their own business and winning the games.
PH: “He’s done a fantastic job since the new manager comes in. He has them well-drilled and organized. They are therefore in a strong position to win the title.
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What could be one of the key matches on Sunday after the Scottish Cup weekend is over, and attention turns to the most intriguing Premiership title races in a long time.
Rangers, who are second on goal difference, are eager to capitalize on Heart of Midlothian’s surprise match against second-placed Celtic, who are second behind.
Former Rangers’ midfielders Charlie Adam, Paul Hartley, one-time Celtic and Hearts players, and Barry McKay, who both played for Hearts and Rangers, all agree that the current three-horse race is too close to call.
After Celtic have been the “dominant force” for most of the past 15 years, Hartley believes it is “good for Scottish football” and that “it’s about time” we had “a proper title race.”
It’s wide open, according to Adam, while McKay is “sitting on the fence” about where the silverware will go.
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Will Shankland’s condition be crucial?
Hearts are six points clear of the leader, but Derek McInnes’ side suffered a double blow on Saturday when they lost to Falkirk at home in the Scottish Cup on penalties and top scorer Lawrence Shankland injured in addition to important midfielder Cammy Devlin’s absence.
How do Hartley, McKay, and Adam anticipate the Edinburgh side’s response then?
PH: “I didn’t think that would have occurred at the start of the season, but I think Derek has built a strong squad.”
And they’ve lost two games in a row in the league. They always recover from defeats.
“I think Tynecastle’s fans really believe they can win the league because you can see the atmosphere there,” he said.
We’ve already experienced that season’s opening with a strong start in 2005-06, but this season feels completely different.
You can see why the players are believing as well because they have a very good, experienced manager, are well run, and have a good board.
You can see the team’s spirit and the apparent rift between the players and the supporters.
“I believe Hearts are favorites because of their consistent displays.
“Two key players,” Devlin has done a fantastic job for them. Because he is the captain, the goals he can score, and his first-team experience, Shankland is the key player.
Watch the highlights of Hearts v. Falkirk on BBC iPlayer.
On iPlayer, watch
BM: “They’ve put themselves in a good position, making them probably their favorite right now.
“I think the weekend game is obviously huge for them, but I think they’ve always had these doubts about how well they’ve performed and received the outcome they needed.
“I just believe there is a genuine groupness there. They have a really strong core group of players and excellent leadership.
At the top end of the pitch, we have one of the best finishers in the country. They have a strong defense, are excellent in the middle of the park, and have some guile and flair on the sides as well.
Shankland is a very clever footballer who really brings the other goals into play as well, and you can’t ignore his goals either. He will be a big miss if he is missing.
They’re a truly top team, and what you hear outside indicates that they will only get better.
It’s certain in them to beat Rangers and Celtic coming away because they’ve had question marks on them before.
I don’t understand how they can’t do it given their performance this year.
CA: “I believe Hearts has been in unimaginable form historically.” What Derek’s built has been incredible for a team that has been assembled with a new manager at the start of the season.
Will Celtic choose a striker to replace them?
After sacking Wilfried Nancy, who had a disappointing run-up to Brendan Rodgers’ departure in October, Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has returned for his second stint as interim manager and third overall.
PH: “It’s unlike Celtic, isn’t it? ” They’ve had a lot of success, but this season has been strange.
Everyone can see that they are short of players and have to switch managers three times.
“Martin is getting tired. He is frequently asked about player recruitment and strikers in press releases.
Everyone is aware that they require strikers, or at least one striker, and that they also require reinforcements. Therefore, there will be a large window.
“The winner will determine the difference between the three clubs,” the statement continues.
CA: “It’s important for them to have Martin back and win the last few games to regain a little bit more confidence.”
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Will Rangers find the player who has lost a goal?
After Russell Martin’s early departure in the first season, Rangers have also changed their head coach and are now thrust back into the title race under Danny Rohl.
Danny has done a fantastic job, CA says. He is aware of Rangers’ intentions and actions. He behaved as a manager for the Rangers should. In the media, he spoke very well.
“Has he played the best football?” Probability isn’t, but he has produced results, which is important, especially since winning football games has been done quickly.
The club, supporters, and owners are all attempting to do the right things, according to the owner. The owners made mistakes, and they have since corrected them.
“They’ve obviously done some good business,” he said, “but I believe they also need a goal scorer who can really affect their top end of the pitch.”
Rangers are quiet and content while operating quietly in the background. It’s obvious that they haven’t seen Connor Barron in a while, so they needed to add a midfielder and a left-back.
BM: “Of course, the manager has come in, and he’s just won on the board,” and that’s the most crucial thing for any manager.
“It’s brought a real unity between the squad and him to start piqueing fans’ interest as well as his ongoing work on the pitch. I’m confident that he will be pleased with the fact that they’ve already done a small amount of business.
You’ll start to really see his type of team once you start to see more and more players join. They will be right there if they can just keep running their own business and winning the games.
PH: “He’s done a fantastic job since the new manager comes in. He has them well-drilled and organized. They are therefore in a strong position to win the title.
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