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U.S. Airstrike Eliminates Key Hurras al-Din Leader Amid Organizational Dissolution.
The United States Army has confirmed the successful elimination of Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay, a senior military leader of Hurras al-Din, a Syrian affiliate of al-Qaeda, through a precision airstrike conducted on February 23 in Northwest Syria. The details of the operation were disclosed by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in a statement released over the weekend.
This development comes in the wake of Hurras al-Din’s announcement in January regarding its dissolution, a move that seemingly marked a notable shift within the group. Despite this declaration, U.S. forces have continued to target individuals associated with the organization, with CENTCOM reporting that other leaders, including Wasim Tahsin Bayraqdar, have also been killed in recent airstrikes.
The presence of U.S. forces in Syria remains part of a broader international coalition established in 2014 aimed at combating the extremist threat posed by ISIS. The operational landscape has become even more complex following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in December, further highlighting the challenges and fluidity of the conflict in the region.
The ongoing targeting of Hurras al-Din leadership underscores the United States’ commitment to dismantling terrorist organizations, regardless of their declared status. The ramifications of such strikes will likely influence both the security dynamics in Syria and the broader anti-terrorism efforts in the Middle East.
On Monday 16 June 2025, the Nigeria Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (Admiralty Medal) commenced a 3-day working visit to Denmark. The working visit which is at the instance of the Danish Navy aims to strengthen cooperation between both navies.
The visit saw the CNS take a short boat trip with the Admiral of the Danish Navy, Rear Admiral Søren Kjeldsen. In the company of the CNS was Ambassador T. A. Elias-Fatile, CDAai/Head of Mission, Embassy of Nigeria, in Sweden and the Nordic countries, the Navy Secretary, Rear Admiral Patrick Nwatu and Nigeria’s Defence Adviser to London, Brigadier General Manu.
Other engagements on the first day of the working visit was a meeting with the CEO of Blue Denmark and a discussion session with the Denmark Ministry of Defence’s Centre for Security and Operations.
Below are some pictures that was taken :
Atlanta-based rapper Silento, known for his viral hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm. The sentencing follows his confession to fatally shooting his cousin, Frederick Rooks III, in January 2021.
DeKalb County Police discovered Rooks with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigations revealed that Silento and Rooks were last seen together in a white BMW SUV, which was later captured on security footage fleeing the scene after the shooting.
Prior to the incident, Silento’s PR manager, Chanel Hudson, stated that the rapper had been struggling with mental health issues for several years. In 2020, he was also charged with assault for allegedly attacking two people with a hatchet. Silento himself acknowledged his struggles with mental health in a 2019 interview, stating, “I have been fighting demons my whole life.”
On June 7th, African Women in Europe (AWE) celebrated a successful Summit and Awards event at the Golden Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark. Joy Zenz the Founder and CEO of African Women in Europe (AWE) and African Women in Trade (AWT) was present and also made a speech to the people at the event. Faith Kibubu AWE UK Representative and Queen PhinaDon, AWE Denmark Coordinator, Public Speaker, and CEO/Publisher of PhinaDon Magazine, Founder PhinaDon Touching Lives Foundation, Media Executive and Mentor served as the event moderators. Ruth Kibibi Rasmussen the AWE Denmark head representative, was also part of the team who made the event a huge success.
The event was honored by the presence of a representative from the office of Ambassador T. A. Elias-Fatile, PhD CDAai/Head of Mission, Embassy of Nigeria, Stockholm, Sweden.
The summit commenced with a conference centred on the theme: “The Strategic Role of the African Diaspora in AfCFTA Integration.” Discussions focused on how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a pivotal step towards unifying the African market and the crucial role of the African Diaspora in realizing AfCFTA’s vision. The event then transitioned into a Gala Awards ceremony.
Here are pictures of QUEEN PHINADON with Some Important Personnel at the Event ;
Nigeria’s Chief Of Naval Staff Working Visit To Denmark.
Benue Youths Protest against Killings, Block Major Highway.
