Former Director of Defence of Information, retired Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, has said that the expansion of the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions will significantly strengthen national security and improve operational effectiveness.Continue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called for greater private sector investment in military infrastructure, troops’ welfare and veterans’ support.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel. The approval aims to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. This is contained in a statementContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has trained 65 personnel of Private Guard Companies (PGCs) to enhance security in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 3-day training, which ended on Thursday, had as its theme: “The Role of PrivateContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, has supported the move by Nigeria to aspire for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. Ali said Nigeria’s aspiration for a permanent seat in a reformed UN Security Council is a legitimate andContinue Reading
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for stronger collaboration between the military and the media to address Nigeria’s evolving security challengesContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to skills acquisition and entrepreneurship as critical tools for improving the welfare of military families and promoting national development.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi says President Bola Tinubu advised him never to negotiate with criminals, describing the policy as key to improving security in the state. Ododo disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with State House correspondents after meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa,Continue Reading
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has inaugurated the NAOWA Delight Bakery and NAOWA Stitches and Design Centre to expand entrepreneurship opportunities for military families.Continue Reading
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) says it has empowered 192 youths in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and fashion design to promote self-reliance and sustainable livelihood among military familiesContinue Reading
