Not long ago, one of the correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), was abducted by gunmen in Abuja. The correspondent had boarded their vehicle at the Federal Secretariat on the way home after an assignment on the fateful day. The fear-stricken Reporter, who is yet to recoverContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
