By Sumaila Ogbaje Members of the 18th Regular Course Alumni of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) are the legacy and accomplishments of their members on the 50th anniversary to mark their entrance into the Nigerian military. In a statement by its President, retired Air Commodore Isaac Olufemi, the association willContinue Reading
Campaign By Usman Aliyu Edo Government has called for collective action against drug abuse and trafficking in the state, with a renewed focus on public education, prevention, and community rehabilitation. Mr Andrew Oghenovo, Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Monday Okpebholo on Drugs and Illicit Trafficking Control made the call onContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched a sensitisation campaign to educate residents in Niger about the dangers of fuel and fire accidents. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, said this during the launching of the sensitisation campaign in Lambata, Gurara Local Government. Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje In a bid to contribute to the Nigerian Government’s drive to boost food security, the Nigerian Navy has embarked on an innovative agricultural initiative to cultivate crops and promote self-sufficiency. The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, disclosed this during the unveiling ofContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Wednesday inaugurated a multi-million Naira Smart Police Divisional Headquarters, built by Police Trust Fund (PTF) in Ekinrin-Adde, Ijumu Local Government Area of the state. The governor described the PTF Special Intervention Project as a clear statement of safety for the peopleContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters is set to host 53 Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) from 53 African countries, including Burkina, Mali and Niger Republic, for the Maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja. The summit which will encourage Africa-led solutions to the continent’s security challenges willContinue Reading
Kelechi Ogunleye The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) says the recruitment portal for application into any of the paramilitary agencies will be opened on July 14. The new date was announced in a statement by the Secretary to the board, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, onContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Peace Corps of Nigeria has advocated vigorous campaigns on peace education, cultural orientation on unity and social cohesion as solutions to spate of violence in the country. The National Commandant of the Corps, Dr Dickson Akoh, suggested the solutions in Mararaba, Nasarawa State on Wednesday at aContinue Reading
Railway By Chiazo Ogbolu The Mining Team of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) intercepted a trailer loaded with railway slippers on 20 June at Missu axis, Bauchi State. The slippers were hidden beneath sacks of sawdust, raising suspicion of deliberate concealment and intent to vandalise public infrastructure.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says hunger and poverty are no longer mere social challenges but have become national security threats. Musa stated this at the opening of the 14th National Security Seminar organised by the Alumni Association of the National DefenceContinue Reading
