By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has expressed appreciation to troops of the Nigerian Army for their commitment and sacrifice towards combating emerging security challenges in theatres of operations across the country. Lagbaje said this in his Goodwill message to troops and their familiesContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Wives of military officers under the aegis of Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA) on Tuesday, honoured their immediate past president, Mrs Vickie Irabor. This came as Mrs Irabor handed over the mantle of leadership of the association to the new presidentContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army is set to showcase its capabilities in operations, research and development as it celebrates 160 years of existence at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2023 in Ibadan. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, made this known whileContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of the Nigerian Army have raided camps suspected to belong to unrepentant militants and illegal oil bunkerers in Bayelsa creeks and captured an armoury. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Kalthum Foundation for Peace (KFP), a charity organisation, says the former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, did his best to restore peace and security to the country as army chief. The Chairperson and Founder of KFP, Ummu Kalthum-Rabiu, said this in a statementContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Centre for Accountability and Good Governance, a civil society group, has cautioned politicians against blackmailing fellow citizens to get political appointments. The group made the call in a statement issued by its Secretary General, Mr Olamide Badmus, on Monday in Abuja. Badmus said the recentContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Monday, officially assumed duty as National Security Adviser (NSA) with a pledge to subdue insecurity and stabilise Nigeria. Ribadu, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, took over from retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno. “This is work for Nigerians and weContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Northeast Concerned Citizens (NECC), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has raised alarm over what they described as campaign of calumny against one of their sons, Dr Muhammad Dikwa, a retired permanent secretary. This is contained in a statement by the group’s National President, Amb. Umar Mohammad,Continue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, has scheduled a meeting with the 79 Police Mobile Force Squadrons Commanders to brainstorm on his new operational strategies. This is contained in a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Sunday inContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff ( COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has approved the posting and redeployment of top senior officers to commands, instructional and staff appointments across formations and units. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations,Continue Reading
