By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising the mental well-being of troops and other personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, at the 2025 World Mental Health DayContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Bello The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that anyone working against the sovereignty and unity of Nigeria will be treated as an enemy of the state. Musa issued the warning on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi, while addressing the General Assembly of the NorthernContinue Reading
Portal By Ibironke The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has inaugurated a digital platform that would make its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes seamless. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development would also make it more accessible and ultimately curb the scourge of substanceContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), FCT Command, has warned motorists against reckless behaviour, stunt driving, and acts of corruption during the 2025 Ember Months. The FCT Sector Commander, Felix Theman, gave the warning on Monday in Abuja at the inauguration of the 2025 Ember Months RoadContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says fitness assessments are mandatory for career progression in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Abubakar stated this on Saturday in Abuja during the 2025 edition of the NAF 10km Walk/Jog Exercise, held to promote health, moraleContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and malicious an online report alleging that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an attempted coup. The Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Saturday said the report also madeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA), in collaboration with renowned culinary expert, Chef Ruddy, has trained students of NOWA Secondary School, Abuja, on healthy cooking practices and creative food preparation as part of activities marking the 2025 World Food Day. The event, themed “Water is Life, WaterContinue Reading
By Hamza Suleiman Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), says the security situation in the region has improved significantly following sustained counter-terrorism operations and renewed synergy among security agencies. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Massad Boulos, a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and African affairs, has dismissed the claim of a Christian genocide, stating that Boko Haram has killed more Muslims in its attacks. Boulos made the remarks in an interview on Friday, following a meeting withContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The Chief of Training, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Ndalolo, says the Army is working toward bridging manpower gaps through its approved courses and capacity building trainings for its personnel. Ndalolo said this in Ilorin, while declaring open the Practical Based Certificate Course in Library and Information ScienceContinue Reading
