By Sumaila Ogbaje The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, says Africa requires political stability to attract foreign direct investment to achieve sustainable economic growth and development. Akume said this while delivering Graduation Lecture for participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 31, onContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted various quantities of ephedrine, skunk and nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas concealed in semovita packs and dry pepper. NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, stated on Sunday in Abuja that the drugs were toContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has lauded the Nigerian Navy for acquiring new platforms to fight illegal activities on Nigerian waters and in the Gulf of Guinea. Matawalle gave the commendation on Saturday at the Passing Out Parade of Batch 34 Trainees ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, has challenged members of the 50th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to deploy their competences in addressing the nation’s security challenges. Dambazau, also a former Minister of Interior, gave the charge at the 20thContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina State Government has disbursed N20 million to support 33 families of local vigilantee members who lost their lives in the line of duty . Gov. Dikko Radda announced this during the presentation of cash to the victims’ familiesContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Member of the 50 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) have reaffirmed their loyalty and commitment to the Nigerian state and to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. The Chairman of 50th Regular Course Cooperative, Col. Abba Umar, gave the assurance on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The South-East Women Professionals based in Anambra have lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces and other sister agencies for their efforts in improving security situation in the zone. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the President of the group, Mrs Ijeoma Okafor and Secretary, PrincessContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, on Friday, visited the leadership of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs ( NSCIA) and solicited for prayers and support for the Armed Forces of Nigeria. This is contained in a statement by the Director of DefenceContinue Reading
By Edeki Igafe The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA has handed over MT TECNE vessel to the officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The impounded vessel laden with 1,905.8 metric tons of products suspected to be stolen crude oil, was handed over to the anti-graft agency onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army (NA) has dismissed as fake, an online advert by fraudulent individuals claiming to be conducting recruitment on behalf of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on FridayContinue Reading
