Army will sustain partnership to enhance operational effectiveness – Lagbaja
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
Army commences combat proficiency competition in Abuja
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
Army committed to building combat effective lethal force – Lagbaja
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
No ongoing recruitment for Direct Short Service course – Army
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army has alerted the public that it has not commenced recruitment for Direct Short Service course. It said the online `Nigerian Army Direct Short Service (DSS) Recruitment Portal for 2023′ is fake, and warned the public not to fall victims of fraudsters. This is containedContinue Reading
NIS investigates death of 4 personnel
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the road accident that killed four of its personnel on Sunday. Briefing the press on the incident on Monday in Abuja, the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Dr Dotun Aridegbe, said that theContinue Reading
Buratai tasks Nigerians on excellence, nation building
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
Ribadu hails military for sustained successes against insecurity
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
National unity: Don seeks behavioural change, change in narrative
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
Off-cycle elections: Coalition scores military high on election security
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
