COAS inaugurates key projects in 6 divisions, pledges stronger civil-military relations

By Sumaila Ogbaje Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has inaugurated landmark projects during his three-day operational tour of 6 Division’s Area of Responsibility. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, said the projects, spread across Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom, were initiated and executed byContinue Reading

TICAD9: Tinubu hails Armed forces for successes in fight against insurgency

‎TICAD ‎By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their success in fighting insurgency and criminality, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity through stronger governance and economic reforms. ‎Speaking at the Peace and Stability plenary of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African DevelopmentContinue Reading

Military spouses hold forum on PTSD, pledge support for officers

By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Defence College Officers Wives Association (NDCOWA) has convened a forum to promote peer support and build resilience among families in managing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with counter-terrorism operations. The Coordinator of NDCOWA and Wive of NDC Commandant, Mrs Isabella Okosun, made this known atContinue Reading

Civil society commends Ribadu, Buba, urges stronger security efforts

By Daniel Obaje The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has commended the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu and the Chairman, Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Sen. Shehu Buba, for their pragmatic approach in tackling insecurity in the country.     Amb. Blessing Akinlosotu, ExecutiveContinue Reading

Insurgency: IOM hails Nigeria’s reintegration efforts

Reintegration By Sumaila Ogbaje The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has commended Nigeria for implementing the “Operation Safe Corridor”, describing it as a model for rehabilitation and reintegration of ex-combatants. Mrs Ogechi Daniels, Deputy Director-General, Operations, made the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)Continue Reading

Ansaru terrorist leaders’ arrest significant to Nigeria’s anti-terrorism war —U.S.

By Mark Longyen The U.S. government has described Nigeria’s recent arrest of suspected terrorist leaders linked to the Ansaru terrorist group as a laudable achievement by the government. This is contained in a statement posted on X by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Monday. It said that the development wasContinue Reading