By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, rtd., as Minister of Defence. Musa served as Chief of Defence Staff from June 23, 2023, until his retirementContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), FCT Command, has partnered with Ocean Wealth Homes Limited to develop a housing estate aimed at improving accommodation and welfare for its officers. The Controller General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the groundbreaking ceremony of theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged that the Armed Forces will intensify efforts to make Nigeria safer and more secure. Oluyede made the pledge while speaking with State House correspondents after the decoration of the new service chiefs by PresidentContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged the newly appointed service chiefs to be innovative, and courageous in tackling terrorism and emerging security threats across the country. The President gave the charge while decorating the new service chiefs at the State House, Abuja, urging them toContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has vowed to confront terrorism and other security threats head-on. Shaibu stated this on Thursday in Abuja shortly after assuming command as the 25th Chief of Army Staff from his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede who has beenContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), AVM Sunday Aneke, has pledged to leave no stone unturned to bring about swift improvement in the nation’s security. Aneke made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja shortly after assuming command as the 23th Chief of the AirContinue Reading
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
