By Sumaila Ogbaje Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State says the government is not considering negotiation with bandits operating in the state but will employ both kinetic and non-kinetic means to end the menace. Radda stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS),Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated more than 100 terrorists in air interdictions carried out on the border between Niger and Zamfara states. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known on Thursday in Abuja while giving update on military operations acrossContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has established a new directorate to handle the service’ landed properties located across the country. This is contained in a statement by NAF Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, on Thursday in Abuja. He said the Directorate of LandContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Department of State Services (DSS) has formally confirmed the release of the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa. Dr Peter Afunanya, the Director Public Relations and Strategic Communications of the DSS, confirmed the release of Bawa in a statementContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Wednesday, said that the effectiveness of the Nigerian Army would depend on adequate appropriation by the legislature, critical to its operations. Lagbaja stated this when he received the Senate Committee on Army led by the Chairman, Sen.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), are partnering to countering terrorism, preventing and countering violent extremism in Nigeria. The National Coordinator, NCTC, retired Rear Adm. Yamimu Musa, said this when he receivedContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Army Headquarters Garrison on Wednesday emerged the overall winners of the 2023 Inter-Formation Combat Obstacle Crossing Competition. The competition, held at the 7 Guards Obstacle Course in Lungi Barracks Abuja, had participants drawn from a total of seven Army Divisions and the AHQ Garrison.Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Carmelites Prisoners’ Interest Organisation (CAPIO), has sought the support of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to train female inmates on the production of reusable sanitary pads. The Executive Director, CAPIO, Rev. Jude Isiguzo, disclosed this when he led his team on a courtesy visit to theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Unity Advocacy Group (UAG), has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, over his avowed commitment to defending democracy and peaceful polls in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo States in November. This is contained in a statement by the Convener of UAG, MrContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military is committed to protecting the nation’s democracy and ensuring peaceful atmosphere in the forthcoming governorship election in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo. Musa made the remark when the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru and MinisterContinue Reading
