By Ibironke Ariyo The African Union (AU) Commission has emphasised that the ongoing development of a new continental action plan on drug control and crime prevention would be incomplete without contributions from Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Dr Olubusayo Akinola, Head of Social Welfare, Drug Control, and CrimeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has issued a stern warning to terrorists and all enemies of Nigeria, asserting that their failure is certain. Oluyede reaffirmed the determination of the Nigerian Army to root out terrorism and ensure national security through effective counter-terrorism strategies.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on officers, soldiers, and their families to recommit to national service and resilience in the face of evolving security challenges. Oluyede, represented by the Chief of Training (Army), Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Ndalolo, made the call at the Juma’ahContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) has conducted free medical check-up for civil servants. The exercise was part of activities to mark the 2025 Civil Service Week. The Head of Service, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, said that periodic medical checks wereContinue Reading
By Ezra Musa The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has inaugurated the Kaduna Open Custodial Facility, now renamed the ‘Reformed Bakery,’ as part of efforts to enhance inmate rehabilitation through vocational training and skills acquisition. Speaking at the inauguration on Saturday in Kaduna, the minister said the initiative alignedContinue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Nigerian Navy says its operations have restored near normalcy in the nation’s crude oil production. The outgoing Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. Saheed Akinwande, stated this during a farewell parade in his honour in Calabar on Friday. He said theContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu No fewer than 409 officers and soldiers on Friday graduated from various mid-career, logistics and transport related courses of the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the graduation followed the completion of an intensive three-month training programme.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria must be adaptive and innovative to stay ahead of emerging security threats and challenges. Ogalla, represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Navy), Rear Adm. Ibrahim Dewu, made the callContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has emerged as the host of the Permanent Secretariat of the African Association of Road Safety Lead Agencies (AARSLA). The announcement was made at the 1st General Assembly of the Association, held from Thursday, June 26 to Friday, June 27 inContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Members of the 18th Regular Course Alumni of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) are the legacy and accomplishments of their members on the 50th anniversary to mark their entrance into the Nigerian military. In a statement by its President, retired Air Commodore Isaac Olufemi, the association willContinue Reading
