By Kennedy Sheyin and Sumaila Ogbaje The 22nd Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Abdullahi Ahmed, on Tuesday assumed office with a pledge to enhance learning conditions, promote strategic thinking, and strengthen academic excellence. Ahmed took over from Rear Adm. James Okosun, who served as Commandant ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria will emerge stronger amid recent threats from U.S. President, Donald Trump, assuring that the matter is being handled with seriousness and depth. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated the President’s position on Tuesday, after a routineContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently convene an inter-religious dialogue to douse tension generated by U.S. President Donald Trump’s allegation of Christian genocide. NCSCN conveyed this advice in a communique issued after its emergency meeting in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Kevin Okunzuwa The Gov. Peter Mbah-led National Economic Council (NEC) Committee on Overhaul of Security Training Institutions in Nigeria, on Tuesday, began its work with a promise to expeditiously submit a comprehensive report for immediate action. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that President Bola Tinubu inaugurated theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria has reiterated its strong commitment to deepening regional cooperation in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism across Africa. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, National Coordinator, National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), gave the assurance at the opening of a two-day Capacity Building Workshop and Preparatory Meeting for African Union (AU)Continue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Nigerian Navy has vowed to safeguard the nation’s energy interests through enhanced inter-agency collaboration. The new Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Rear Adm. Chiedozie Okehie, made the remark during his official assumption of duty in Calabar on Tuesday. Okehie said that the missionContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has charged senior officers of the four paramilitary agencies under the ministry to embrace efficiency, innovation and continuous learning as critical requirements for career progression in public service. Tunji-Ojo gave the charge during the opening of the capacity building programmeContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Federal Fire Service (FFS) FCT Command on Monday organised a mental health awareness workshop on the importance of maintaining sound mental health while ensuring the safety of citizens. Speaking at the opening of the training the FFS FCT Controller, Mohammed Anas, said the essence of aContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The new President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Mernan Oluyede, has pledged to prioritise family welfare, support for widows, and empowerment initiatives across military and police communities nationwide. Oluyede made the pledge while taking over leadership from her predecessor, Mrs Oghogho Musa,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo/Oluwasegun Sotonwa The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged top officers of the four Paramilitary agencies under the Ministry to champion a culture of innovation, discipline and knowledge-driven leadership across their agencies. Addressing senior officers at a capacity development workshop on Performance Management System (PMS), onContinue Reading
