By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army will partner reputable stakeholders in the defence and security sector for the procurement of requisite equipment and platforms. This he said, was necessary to enhance the operational effectiveness of troops. Lagbaja spoke duringContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Army Headquarters Garrison has commenced combat proficiency competition for officers and soldiers drawn from units and formations under it. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition, which began on Tuesday in Abuja, was to enhance the combat readiness of troops. The Commander,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army will be deliberate in building a combat effective lethal force for the protection of the country. Lagbaja said this on Tuesday during the inauguration of the newly constructed Clubhouse at the Tukur YusufContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua A UK firm, TEXEM, has described the appointment of Mr Abel Igheghe as the Technical Adviser (Downstream) to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) as putting a round peg in a round hole. TEXEM stated this in a statement on its website (www.texem.co.uk) by theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Former Chief of Army Staff and Ex-Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has urged Nigerians to strive for excellence in their various roles to support nation building. Buratai said this at the 5th Edition of the Nigeria News Magazine Award 2023 with the themeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has lauded the Armed Forces of Nigeria for the successes being recorded in the ongoing fight against insecurity across the country. Ribadu made the remark at the Chief of Defence Intelligence Annual Conference 2023 with the theme: “LeveragingContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura, a Professor of Participatory and Development Communication, Nasarawa State University has called for attitudinal change and change in narrative to promote national unity and development. Dandaura made the call while delivering a paper titled, ‘To Change Narratives, Change Behaviour’ at the 5th EditionContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Coalition for Good Governance and Security (CGGS) has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for its neutral role in the just concluded off-cycle election in Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa States. This is contained in a statement by the National Coordinator of CGGS, Mr Ishaku Aliyu, onContinue Reading
By Razak Owolabi A UK-based executive leadership development firm, TEXEM UK says the appointment of Enorense Amadasu as Executive Commissioner, (Development and Production) Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is appropriate. Dr Alim Abubakre, TEXEM UK’s Founder stated this in a statement issued by TEXEM’s Director, Special Projects, Caroline Lucas.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has commiserated with the family of late retired Maj.-Gen. Aderonke Kale, the first female Major General in the Nigerian Army who passed away on Wednesday in London. This is contained in a statement by the Director, ArmyContinue Reading
