Expert urges FG to prioritise local production of military equipment

By Sumaila Ogbaje A Defence and Security Tech Expert, Zulaykhah Aileru, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise local production of military equipment rather than depending heavily on foreign suppliers. Aileru, a Certified Protection and Security Professional (PSP, CPP), made this call in her opinion titled, “Africa’s Defence Dilema”Continue Reading

NAF earns global commendation for civilian harm mitigation efforts

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received international commendation for its leadership in implementing the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response-Action Plan (CHMR-AP). The commendation was made during a high-level conference on civilian protection held in Tunis, Tunisia. This is contained in a statement by the Director, PublicContinue Reading

Board extends paramilitary recruitment deadline

By Kelechi Ogunleye The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) says the new deadline for online application into the various paramilitary agencies is August 11. The announcement is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the board, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, on Sunday in Abuja. “The boardContinue Reading

MPB dispels gratuity protest claims, says 2024 retirees fully paid

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has dismissed claims by a group of retired military personnel under the Coalition of Concerned Veterans (CCV) alleging non-payment of gratuity and Security Debarment Allowance (SDA). The MPB, in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Sqn. Ldr. Ahmed Mohammed, describedContinue Reading

Troops eliminate top terror commanders, rescue 134 victims in July — DHQ

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian military says troops recorded major breakthroughs in July, killing several high-profile terror commanders, rescuing 134 kidnap victims, and foiling oil theft worth N1.3 billion across various theatres of operations. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in an update on militaryContinue Reading

NCoS, Agric Ministry partner on vocational, agricultural training for inmates

By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have agreed to partner on enhancing vocational and agricultural training for inmates across the country. This followed a courtesy visit by the Controller General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, to the Minister of StateContinue Reading