By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment and redeployment of 65 Rear Admirals to strategic positions across the Nigerian Navy, Defence Headquarters, and Tri-Service institutions. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore AyiwuyorContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The New President of the Naval Officers Wives Association (NOWA), Hajiya Aisha Abbas, has pledged to strengthen unity, empowerment, and expand community service initiatives within the naval family. Abbas made the pledge while taking over the leadership of NOWA from the outgone President of the association, MrsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s firm commitment to religious freedom, saying the country remains a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees that protect citizens of all faiths. In a statement on his official X handle on Saturday, @OfficialABAT, Tinubu said his administration had, since 2023, maintained openContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, rtd., as Minister of Defence. Musa served as Chief of Defence Staff from June 23, 2023, until his retirementContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), FCT Command, has partnered with Ocean Wealth Homes Limited to develop a housing estate aimed at improving accommodation and welfare for its officers. The Controller General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the groundbreaking ceremony of theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged that the Armed Forces will intensify efforts to make Nigeria safer and more secure. Oluyede made the pledge while speaking with State House correspondents after the decoration of the new service chiefs by PresidentContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged the newly appointed service chiefs to be innovative, and courageous in tackling terrorism and emerging security threats across the country. The President gave the charge while decorating the new service chiefs at the State House, Abuja, urging them toContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has vowed to confront terrorism and other security threats head-on. Shaibu stated this on Thursday in Abuja shortly after assuming command as the 25th Chief of Army Staff from his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede who has beenContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), AVM Sunday Aneke, has pledged to leave no stone unturned to bring about swift improvement in the nation’s security. Aneke made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja shortly after assuming command as the 23th Chief of the AirContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Adm. Idi Abbas, has pledged to lead a decisive, disciplined and technology-driven Nigerian Navy committed to securing the nation’s maritime domain and boosting the blue economy. Abbas made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja while assuming command asContinue Reading
