Military By Sumaila Ogbaje A defence and security professional, Dr Zulaykhah Aileru, has urged Nigeria to prioritise domestic defence production in order to reduce reliance on foreign military equipment and strengthen national security capability. Aileru, a Public Safety and Certified Protection Professional, made the call on Monday in Abuja, whileContinue Reading
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it will sustain salary payments for up to 12 months to families of personnel who die in the line of duty.Continue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged Nigerian soldiers to uphold discipline, unity and unwavering commitment to duty as they continue to defend the nation against evolving security threats.Continue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The immediate past Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, says three prayers shaped his leadership after assuming office in 2023. Egbetokun disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja during a retirement thanksgiving service held in his honour at the Force Headquarters Chapel. The event also featured the inaugurationContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Gombe State Government, has supported internally displaced women and children sheltering in camps across the state. Beneficiaries are among 7,000 people displaced from communities in Alkaleri Local Government Area, Bauchi State, following attacks by bandits on theirContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon Prof. John Okeniyi, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), has warned motorists against driving when drowsy. Okeniyi gave the warning at a symposium organised to mark World Sleep Day on Friday in Ile-Ife, describing drowsy driving as a serious riskContinue Reading
Nigeria has urged West African and Sahel countries to strengthen collaboration to tackle the growing threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the ongoing counter-insurgency operationsContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon Prof. John Okeniyi, Chief Medical Director, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), has warned motorists against driving when drowsy. Okeniyi gave the warning at a symposium organised to mark “World Sleep Day”, on Friday in Ile-Ife, describing it as a serious risk capable of causing fatalContinue Reading
By Peter Amine The Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu is working assiduously to restore permanent peace in troubled communities in Benue, Dr Abiodun Essiet, has said. Essiet, who is Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Community Engagement, North Central, stated this on Friday whenContinue Reading
The Chief of the South African Army, Lt.-Gen. Lawrence Mbatha, has called for stronger military cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa to promote peace and stability to enhance continental security.Continue Reading
