By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusivity within Nigeria’s security sector, as part of efforts to strengthen civil–military cooperation and enhance operational effectiveness. The pledge was made at the UK-supported Gender Symposium for Nigeria Security Actors, which opened on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the State House, Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the closed-door session followed their recent appointment, which the PresidencyContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Vice President of the Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA), Dr Zainab Akpan, has been honoured with two international awards in the U.S. for her contribution to peacebuilding, leadership, and anti-human trafficking advocacy. Akpan was honoured with the Global Peace Ambassador Award and Distinguished Leadership Award byContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The appointment of AVM Sunday Aneke as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) marks a new chapter in the history of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). This appointment, as announced by President Bola Tinubu on Friday, is defined by intellectual depth, operational precision and renewedContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The appointment of Rear Adm. Idi Abbas as the 25th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) brings a wealth of experience, discipline, and professionalism to the leadership of the Nigerian Navy. A seasoned Above Water Warfare specialist, Rear Adm. Abbas has spent more than three decades in serviceContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Following the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu as the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) by President Bola Tinubu on Friday, a new defining phase has emerged in the history of the Nigerian Army. The new COAS succeeds Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, who has been elevated to theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has replaced the nation’s security leadership to strengthen defence and internal security framework. This was announced in a statement on Friday in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede hasContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to pursue corruption cases without fear or favour, saying no politician or high-profile individual will be shielded because of party affiliation. EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, made this known in Abuja during a media briefing to mark hisContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says sustained and realistic training remains crucial to improving the Nigerian Army’s operational readiness in addressing the nation’s complex security challenges. Oluyede stated this on Thursday at the 2025 Nigerian Army Inter-Formation Cross Country Competition, hosted by theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Army, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and civil society organisations (CSOs) to address the nation’s complex security challenges. Oluyede made the call at the opening of the 2025 Nigerian Army Civil–Military AffairsContinue Reading
