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
By Angela Atabo Officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces have called for continuous collaboration between the military and the media to ensure peace and security across the country. They made the call at the maiden Press Week organised by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)-NUJ Headquarters Chapel Abuja. The weekContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released names of candidates shortlisted for the paramilitary agencies recruitment Computer Based Test (CBT). This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the board, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, on Wednesday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of personnel exiting the Armed Forces, saying it is prioritising life after service through structured transition and rehabilitation programmes. The Director, Support Services, DHQ, Maj.-Gen. Olatokumbo Bello, made this known at the closing of a Two-DayContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Justice Godwin Iheabunike of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has urged serving and retiring military personnel to make adequate legal and financial preparations for life after service. Iheabunike said the preparedness includes the drafting of valid wills to safeguard their assets and protect their families. HeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusivity within Nigeria’s security sector, as part of efforts to strengthen civil–military cooperation and enhance operational effectiveness. The pledge was made at the UK-supported Gender Symposium for Nigeria Security Actors, which opened on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the State House, Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the closed-door session followed their recent appointment, which the PresidencyContinue Reading
