By Sumaila Ogbaje The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has dismissed claims by a group of retired military personnel under the Coalition of Concerned Veterans (CCV) alleging non-payment of gratuity and Security Debarment Allowance (SDA). The MPB, in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Sqn. Ldr. Ahmed Mohammed, describedContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) has urged the Federal Government to recognise forest security as a crucial component of the nation’s overall security framework. The Deputy Commander-General in charge of Intelligence in the NFSS, Dr John Metchie, made the call during a zonal training session forContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Commander of the Corps of Artillery, Maj.-Gen. Zakari Abubakar has said that Kontagora and its environs were no longer a safe haven for criminal elements operating in Niger. He said this during a filed demonstration, involving the test-firing of artillery guns, held at the NigerianContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian military says troops recorded major breakthroughs in July, killing several high-profile terror commanders, rescuing 134 kidnap victims, and foiling oil theft worth N1.3 billion across various theatres of operations. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in an update on militaryContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have agreed to partner on enhancing vocational and agricultural training for inmates across the country. This followed a courtesy visit by the Controller General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, to the Minister of StateContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Government has approved the promotion of a total of 51 Corps Commanders (CC) and 49 Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC) in a landmark promotion exercise. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Olusegun Ogungbemide, noted that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) hasContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, says the newly deployed border management system is enhancing target-based profiling of travellers, using the interactive Advanced Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) technologies. Nandap said this at the two-day interactive session on government-citizen engagement, themed:Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chairman, Military Pensions Board (MPB), AVM Abubakar Adamu, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu and the board to inclusive leadership and improved welfare for retired service personnel. Adamu gave the assurance on Thursday, at an interactive session with the military veterans in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for enhanced funding for the Nigerian Army to improve operational efficiency and address growing personnel welfare challenges. Oluyede made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja while receiving members of the Senate Committee on Army on anContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, says DEPOWA School is raising future leaders through a blend of academic excellence, moral discipline and innovation. The wife of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, stated this on ThursdayContinue Reading
