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The minister acknowledged that security remained a major challenge but said the current administration was doing everything humanly possible to ensure that it contained these challenges, which had persisted in a multifaceted manner for years.

The President said Nigeria’s entry into the century-old global network comprising more than 100 countries would enable the nation to play a more active role in shaping international discussions on energy security, equity and sustainability.

The convincing victory secured Nigeria's place in the knockout stage as they continue their pursuit of another continental title. 

The rescued victims included 163 people kidnapped from Woro Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State and 145 others from Niger State, who were freed during a coordinated intelligence-led operation conducted in the Kainji Lake National Park Forest.

The victims were abducted after Boko Haram-linked extremists stormed the rural communities of Woro and Nuku on motorcycles, carrying out a coordinated attack that reportedly lasted for several hours.