By Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru, has advocated human-centred security approaches by addressing the root causes of insecurity, including unemployment, poverty, and social exclusion. Badaru made the call at the opening of the 14th National Security Seminar organised by the Alumni Association of the National DefenceContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, has called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). She said such a partnership was vital to keeping Nigerians informed about the Army’s operational activities. Anele made the call whenContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Board (CDCFIB) has called on qualified candidates to apply for full-time employment into the various paramilitary agencies from Thursday. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the board, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, on Monday in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called on faith-based organisations, families and corporate bodies to intensify their support for the prevention of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, made the call on Sunday during aContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, has charged personnel of the Nigerian Navy to remain professional in the discharge of their duties and remain committed to protecting the nation’s democracy. Ogalla, represented by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Admiralty Integrated FarmsContinue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Nigerian Navy has announced plans to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to bolster training and its internal security operations across the country. Rear Adm. Istifanus Albara, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), made this known on Saturday during a farewell paradeContinue Reading
By Christian Njoku 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has emerged victorious in the 82 Division Inter-Brigade Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) Competition 2025, held at Akim Barracks, Calabar. The week-long event, featuring rigorous physical and tactical drills, concluded on Saturday with a grand closing ceremony attended byContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Flt.-Lt. Kafayat Sanni, Nigeria’s first female fighter pilot, has once again made history at the prestigious Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), Accra. Sanni emerged as the Best Allied Student and winning the Best Assistant Commandant Paper award at GAFCSC. The Director of Public RelationsContinue Reading
By Hamza Suleiman The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, has commended troops deployed in the Lake Chad for their gallantry and operational success in repelling a recent attack on naval base by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. Ogalla gave the commendation on Saturday duringContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has delivered critical combat enablers and deployed additional 300 troops to boost manpower under the Operation “Whirl Stroke”. A credible source who pleaded anonymity told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the deployment was in a significantContinue Reading
