By Emmanuel Antswen The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has vowed to end banditry in Nigeria. Musa made the vow on Monday at Yelwata town, Guma Local Government Area of Benue, where scores were killed in coordinated attacks on Friday night. The CDS said the Nigerian ArmedContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Antswen The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, has promised to end mindless killings in Benue and other parts of the country. Egbetokun said this during his visit to Gov. Hyacinth Alia, on Monday at Government House, Makurdi. The I-G assured residents in the state that the policeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, has emphasised the role of soft power in addressing conflicts around the world. Olotu stated this at the College’s Course 33 International Day and Cultural Festival on Saturday in Abuja. He said the celebration wasContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army is set to inject 6,195 fresh regular combatants into its fold to enhance strength and operational readiness. The fresh combatants are members of the 88 Regular Recruit Intake (88RRI) who commenced training at the Depot Nigerian Army in Zaria on Jan. 13 and haveContinue Reading
By Nabilu Balarabe Stakeholders in Yobe have called on the Federal Government to deploy modern technology in intelligence gathering to tackle insecurity. They made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Friday, while reacting to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s address to theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), FCT Command, has conducted hernia surgeries on 11 inmates at the Kuje Custodial Centre, as part of ongoing efforts to improve inmate welfare and uphold human dignity. The Command Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Samson Duza, said that the medical procedures were carriedContinue Reading
By Mohammad Tijjani The Nigerian Defence Academy Officers’ Wives Association (NDAOWA), on Thursday paid a heartfelt visit to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna, to commemorate the 2025 Democracy Day with wounded-in-action soldiers. The NDAOWA Co-ordinator, Mrs Halima Ibrahim, expressed deep gratitude and solidarity with the gallant warriors whoContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Comptroller–General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, says the Nigeria Customs Service is deploying technology to tackle smuggling, manage transporting between Nigeria and Republic of Benin. Adeniyi disclosed this on Wednesday during a working visit to Ogun 11 Area Command in Abeokuta. He said that the technology hadContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje In a significant step towards minimising harm to non-combatants, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising civilian protection during military operations. This was demonstrated with the hosting of the Civilian Harm Mitigation Seminar organised by the DHQ in conjunction with the US Institute forContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Kalthum Foundation for Peace (KFP) and partners, have evolved strategies to foster enhanced youth involvement in counter-insurgency and counter violent extremism efforts in the North East. The foundation is leading conversations in collaboration with Network of Civil Society Organisations Borno (NECSOB) and Borno Youth Parliament (BYP).Continue Reading
