By Usman Aliyu Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening logistics support, improving troop welfare, and enhancing synergy with sister agencies. Oluyede reiterated the commitment in Benin at the close of the 26th Combat Service Support (CSS) Training Week 2025 hostedContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has inaugurated landmark projects during his three-day operational tour of 6 Division’s Area of Responsibility. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, said the projects, spread across Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom, were initiated and executed byContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Ali Muhammad Ali, says the agency will continue to support the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in its mandate of ensuring safety on Nigerian roads. Ali said this on Thursday in Abuja when the Federal Capital TerritoryContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it is clearing the gridlock caused by protesting truck drivers on Wednesday along the Gir-Gwagwalada Road. The FRSC Sector Commander, FCT command, Mr Felix Theman, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday inContinue Reading
TICAD By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their success in fighting insurgency and criminality, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity through stronger governance and economic reforms. Speaking at the Peace and Stability plenary of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Defence College Officers Wives Association (NDCOWA) has convened a forum to promote peer support and build resilience among families in managing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with counter-terrorism operations. The Coordinator of NDCOWA and Wive of NDC Commandant, Mrs Isabella Okosun, made this known atContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has commended the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu and the Chairman, Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Sen. Shehu Buba, for their pragmatic approach in tackling insecurity in the country. Amb. Blessing Akinlosotu, ExecutiveContinue Reading
Reintegration By Sumaila Ogbaje The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has commended Nigeria for implementing the “Operation Safe Corridor”, describing it as a model for rehabilitation and reintegration of ex-combatants. Mrs Ogechi Daniels, Deputy Director-General, Operations, made the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The U.S. government has described Nigeria’s recent arrest of suspected terrorist leaders linked to the Ansaru terrorist group as a laudable achievement by the government. This is contained in a statement posted on X by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Monday. It said that the development wasContinue Reading
Appointment By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has approved a major shake-up in the Nigerian Army with the redeployment of senior officers into key command and staff positions. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt -Col. AppoloniaContinue Reading
