EFCC intercepts 21 food-laden trucks bound for Chad, Cameroon
2024-03-05
EFCC intercepts 21 food-laden trucks bound for Chad, CameroonContinue Reading
Army moves to improve standard of education in command schools
2024-03-05
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army Education Corps says it will elevate the standard of education in army schools to achieve excellence and meet global standard. The Corps Commander, Maj.-Gen. Bello Tsoho, made this known during the opening of the maiden Army Headquarters Garrison Education Services First Quarter Conference,Continue Reading
Centre seeks UN, AU synergy on peacekeeping in Africa
2024-03-05
By Diana Omueza Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD) has called for synergy between the United Nations and Africa Union in all peacekeeping operations in Africa. Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Founder of the Centre, said this on Monday in Abuja at the African Regional Dialogue Summit of theContinue Reading
Accurate information crucial in mitigating impact of disasters – NEMA D-G
2024-03-05
By Philomina Attah Alhaji Mustapha Ahmed, the Director-General(D-G), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says timely and accurate information is crucial in mitigating the impact of disasters and ensuring the well-being of affected communities. Ahmed said this during the ‘Training of Trainers Workshop on Disaster Information Management’, in Abuja on Monday.Continue Reading
Oil theft: Navy nabs Ghanaian vessel, 13 crew members
2024-03-04
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Navy (NN), says the teams operating under Operation Delta Sanity, have nabbed a Ghanaian Vessel, with 13 crew members for alleged crude oil theft. It said the crew comprised of one Ghanaian and 12 Nigerians on board the Ghanaian owned and registered vessel known asContinue Reading
Allow traditional rulers, local councils to tackle insecurity – DG NARC
2024-03-02
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Director-General, Nigerian Army Resources Centre (NARC), retired Maj.-Gen. Garba Wahab says allowing traditional rulers and local government councils to function optimally will greatly reduce insecurity at the grassroots. Wahab made the call in a paper titled “Security a Collective Responsibility” presented at the 44th AnnualContinue Reading
CDS pledges to restore glorious days of military in sports
2024-03-01
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has promised to restore the glorious days of the Nigerian military of winning trophies in international sports competitions. Musa gave the assurance at the closing of the 8th General Assembly of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA),Continue Reading
Defence chief advocates active youth involvement in tackling insecurity
2024-03-01
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for active involvement of youths in the fight against the security challenges co fronting the nation. Musa made the call at the National Security Summit organised by the Green Assembly Initiative in collaboration with Nigeria YouthContinue Reading
State police: To be or not to be?
2024-03-01
By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The clamour for the creation of state police has lingered over the years but seems to have reached a crescendo lately. No doubt, the clamour peaked recently because of the daunting and multi-faceted security challenges confronting the country. Kidnapping, banditry, terrorism, secessionistContinue Reading
Troops overrun terrorists’ stronghold in Lake Chad Region
2024-03-01
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army in conjunction with hybrid force and element of Civilian Joint Task Force, have successfully overran Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’ stronghold in Lake Chad Region This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu,Continue Reading
