By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to introduce electronic visas (e-Visas) soon, aiming to reduce inefficiency and curb corruption across the country. NIS Comptroller General, Mrs Kemi Nandap, said this during the opening of the 3rd nationwide sensitisation campaign on ensuring efficient service delivery andContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Federal Government is committed to reducing its dependence on foreign arms procurement and enhancing Nigeria’s defence industrial base. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, stated this during the inauguration of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and D7G Nigeria Limited (DICON/D7G) BoardContinue Reading
By Nathan Nwakamma Dr Denis Otuaro, the Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has urged beneficiaries of the amnesty programme to refrain from being used to foment trouble in Rivers. Otuaro urged all ex-agitators and beneficiaries of PAP to conduct themselves responsibly in the wake of the constitutional development in Rivers.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to developing a highly motivated and combat-ready force through structured career planning and digital transformation. Oluyede gave the assurance at the opening of the 6th Career Planning and Management Seminar for Officers,Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Nigerian Army has commenced construction of Command Day Secondary School in Kontagora Military Cantonment in Niger. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, inaugurated the construction of the school in Kontagora military cantonment on Tuesday. Oluyede was represented at the occasion by Maj.-Gen. JohnContinue Reading
Navy By Raji Rasak The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry of the Nigerian Navy has intercepted 13,800 litres of petrol and 71 bags of foreign rice in multiple operations along Badagry creeks. The Commanding Officer of FOB Badagry, Navy Captain Oyeleye Omotayo, in a statement on Sunday in Badagry, LagosContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma has neutralised over 20 terrorists in airstrikes that decimated notorious bandit hideouts in Unguwar Goga Hill-Forest in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information, Group Capt. Kabiru Ali, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), announced on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Muftau Ogunyemi Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has charged soldiers to brace up in order to secure Nigerians better and tackle insurgency in the South-West. Oluyede gave the charge while addressing soldiers during his maiden operational visit to 32 Artillery Brigade Owena Cantonment, Akure. TheContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Operation Delta Safe have continued to sustain the fight against activities of crude oil thieves in the Niger Delta, destroying 56 illegal refining sites in one week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed this in the weekly report of the ongoing militaryContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Independent Investigative Panel on alleged corruption and other violations against the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has identified key areas for reform, focusing on vulnerable populations, rehabilitation and reintegration. The Chairperson of the panel, Dr Magdalene Ajani, said this while briefing the media at the end ofContinue Reading
