“Remember that it was in this same Kaduna State that we agreed on power rotation between the North and the South. You cannot doubt the credentials of those that reached this agreement at that time, and it was done to keep this country together. We agreed on power shift, and that is what has kept this country going. That is what has retained our territorial integrity,” Akume said.

“The successful engagement highlights the effectiveness of intelligence-driven targeting and coordinated military action in disrupting terrorist movements and degrading their operational capabilities.

Hundreds of protests were held in France Saturday as nationwide anger grows over the cost of living, with security forces massing to prevent a repeat of violence that marred demonstrations last week.

Military strength can be measured in several ways, including the number of active personnel, tanks, military aircraft and naval vessels.

The ranking compares the average mathematics scores of students across participating countries and economies. PISA assesses more than the ability to memorise formulas, examining how well students apply mathematical knowledge and reasoning to real-world problems.