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
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Vice President of the Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA), Dr Zainab Akpan, has been honoured with two international awards in the U.S. for her contribution to peacebuilding, leadership, and anti-human trafficking advocacy. Akpan was honoured with the Global Peace Ambassador Award and Distinguished Leadership Award byContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The appointment of AVM Sunday Aneke as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) marks a new chapter in the history of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). This appointment, as announced by President Bola Tinubu on Friday, is defined by intellectual depth, operational precision and renewedContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The appointment of Rear Adm. Idi Abbas as the 25th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) brings a wealth of experience, discipline, and professionalism to the leadership of the Nigerian Navy. A seasoned Above Water Warfare specialist, Rear Adm. Abbas has spent more than three decades in serviceContinue Reading
