Democracy By Emmanuel Oloniruha A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, says in spite of the imperfections in democracy, the era of military rule must remain behind Nigeria. Gowon stated this in Abuja at the unveiling of a book titled “Military Factor in Nigerian History, 1960-2018” by the HistoricalContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says that boys are often primary targets for recruitment into non-state armed groups and other purveyors of violence. Musa, represented by the Chief of Defence Civil-Military Affairs, Rear Adm. Olusanya Bankole, stated this at the event organised byContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue has called for assistance in facilitating the return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their homes. Alia made the call at the North-Central Regional Consultation on the Harmonisation of the National Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Framework in Makurdi. The Workshop onContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA) on Thursday launched a nationwide special motor park campaign to address reckless driving and substance abuse among commercial drivers. Speaking during the campaign in Abuja, ROSOWA National President, Dr Nafisat Shehu-Mohammed, said the initiative was aimed at tackling the risingContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Lagos Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service has called for more collaboration and support to enhance its operations, especially in the area of education. The Controller of the command, Mr George Daramola, made the call at the matriculation of 14 inmates of Ikoyi Medium Security CustodialContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput Mr Miller Dantawaye, Commissioner of Police in Kogi, says strong synergy between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and Nigerian Navy, particularly the Marine Police, will enhance waterways security in Nigeria. The commissioner said this when students of Junior Course 99 (JC 99) of the Nigerian Navy DepartmentContinue Reading
By Chukwuemeka Opara The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ebonyi Command has warned its personnel, who recently underwent arms training, that it will not tolerate any case of accidental discharge. The State Commandant of the corps, Mr Francis Nnadi, gave the warning in Abakaliki while addressing a guardContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Road Safety Stakeholders and Humanitarian Forum has emphasised the critical role of the judiciary in enforcing traffic laws and sustaining reforms to reduce road traffic crashes in Nigeria. The forum made this known during a courtesy visit to the President, Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday displayed its fighter aircraft, accoutrements and other facilities to the public as ‘Open Day’ activities to commemorate its 61st Anniversary Celebration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NAF had announced the ‘Open Day’ as one of theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military is more determined than ever to go after all terrorists to restore peace and stability in the country. Musa gave the assurance at the Defence Headquarters Psychological Operations Workshop with the theme “Defence Headquarters InfluenceContinue Reading
