Security Challenges: Army Chief harps on continuous training, operational readiness

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says sustained and realistic training remains crucial to improving the Nigerian Army’s operational readiness in addressing the nation’s complex security challenges. Oluyede stated this on Thursday at the 2025 Nigerian Army Inter-Formation Cross Country Competition, hosted by theContinue Reading

Army seeks stronger partnership with NGOs, CSOs to address insecurity

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Army, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and civil society organisations (CSOs) to address the nation’s complex security challenges. Oluyede made the call at the opening of the 2025 Nigerian Army Civil–Military AffairsContinue Reading

NDLEA inaugurates online portal for drug integrity test, visa clearance certificate

Portal By Ibironke The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has inaugurated a digital platform that would make its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes seamless. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development would also make it more accessible and ultimately curb the scourge of substanceContinue Reading

Defence headquarters dismisses coup report, reaffirms loyalty to Tinubu

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and malicious an online report alleging that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an attempted coup. The Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Saturday said the report also madeContinue Reading

World Food Day: Navy officers’ wives nurture culinary creativity in students

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA), in collaboration with renowned culinary expert, Chef Ruddy, has trained students of NOWA Secondary School, Abuja, on healthy cooking practices and creative food preparation as part of activities marking the 2025 World Food Day. The event, themed “Water is Life, WaterContinue Reading