By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has underscored a new era of strategic military evolution, emphasizing that border security and indigenous technological advancement are key pillars of Nigeria’s future defense projection. Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. While giving his directives and summing up at the inaugural lecture of the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre (JDWC) on Tuesday, the CDS highlighted the military’s deliberate push towards self-reliance and regional collaboration to eliminate multifaceted security threats. The CDS revealed that the military was prioritizing the strengthening…
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Purposeful leadership and intra-party harmony and stability have been described as key elements for an enduring democratic system, which offers greater socio-economic development for a nation. Abdulgaffar Ahmed, Publicity Secretary to Abdulrahman Haske disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske, stated this on the sideline of APC Zonal Congress of the North-Eastern states which took place in Gombe on Wednesday. Haske said such intra-party stability has positioned the APC across the country as a party that has institutionalised progressive governance in all its…
Photo News L-R: Deputy Director, Legal and Regulatory Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Lawrence Abang; Plateau State Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo; Executive Governor, Plateau State Caleb Mutfwang; Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC, Rimini Makama; Director, Digital Economy, NCC, Helen Obi during the Commission’s courtesy visit on the Plateau State Governor in Jos, Plateau State.
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have ramped up intelligence-led patrols across their area of responsibility (AoR) in Benue State, as part of proactive measures to eliminate identified threats ahead of the farming season. Acting Media Information Officer HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu disclosed this in a statement. These efforts have yielded notable successes against criminal groups, particularly cattle rustlers and armed bandits, fostering a safer environment for local communities reliant on agriculture. On 23 March 2026, soldiers stationed at Ayilamo acted decisively on credible intelligence from residents in Anyiin about suspected cattle rustling…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General (DG), Nigerian Army Finance Incorporation (NAFIC), Major General Julius Osifo, has urged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to take full advantage of existing Nigerian Army welfare and financial schemes designed to enhance their well-being and operational effectiveness. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement. Major General Osifo made the call on Monday, 23 March 2026, during a sensitisation visit to troops at the Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri.…
By Miriam Humbe The Acting Director, Chaplain Services (Protestant), Nigerian Army, Colonel (Reverend) Bitrus Nyam, has urged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to strengthen their faith and remain spiritually grounded as they sustain ongoing operations against insurgents in the North East region. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement. Colonel Nyam made the call on Monday, 23 March 2026, during a courtesy visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), at Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri, ahead of the…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday officially declared open an Executive Leadership Retreat for the top echelon of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The gathering of Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) and Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) marked a significant milestone in the ongoing institutional transformation of the Force. The Police Reform Secretariat, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), is hosting a two-day retreat at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. During the session, Professor Olu Ogunsakin,…
By Miriam Humbe IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered the posting of senior officers to various strategic positions across the Nigeria Police Force as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance leadership capacity, and improve service delivery nationwide. DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The postings are in line with the Force’s commitment to an effective command structure and the strategic deployment of personnel across Commands, Formations, and Departments. The postings deployed the officers as follows: AIG Ado Emmanuel to Research and Planning, Force Headquarters, Abuja; AIG…
Following a formal press briefing held on the 23rd of March, 2026, at the Force Headquarters, the Nigeria Police Force officially announces the commencement of the 2026 National Police Day celebrations. Acting on behalf of the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, the Force PRO outlined a week-long series of activities scheduled to begin on Monday, 30th March 2026, culminating in a Grand Finale on Tuesday, 7th April 2026. This year’s theme: “Community Partnership: Building Trust,” reflects the Force’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the public, enhancing transparency, and building sustainable trust as the foundation for effective…
By Nana Musa The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the governing board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), urging the members to uphold high standards of corporate governance. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, made the statement during the inauguration in Abuja, on Monday. He urged the members to safeguard the N28 trillion pension assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Akume said that PenCom remains a critical pillar of Nigeria’s financial sector, entrusted with the retirement savings of millions of Nigerians. He said this event demonstrates government’s commitment to a pension system that…
The grand reception of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State into the All Progressives Congress (APC) fold on Monday (today) turned out to be a major event that further built momentum around one of the governorship aspirants in the forthcoming 2027 Governorship Election in the State, Abdulrahman Bashir Haske. Publicity Secretary, for Abdulrahman Haske, Abdulgaffar Ahmed, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The event, which took place at the Ribadu Square in Yola, witnessed an extraordinary political gathering as thousands of supporters, party leaders, and stakeholders converged to welcome Governor Fintiri into the APC, a move widely…
By Our Reporter A youth-focused empowerment initiative, ROZH, have equipped young women in Plateau and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with vocational skills to promote African cultural values. The initiator, Mr Goodluck Hayi, said this while inaugurating the empowerment project in Plateau. Hayi said that the project was inspired by his late wife, Mrs Zainab Hayi, to instill virtues of good dressing, cultural awareness, confidence and pride among young ladies. He said that the initiative was a dream brought to life, it held deep personal significance and was dedicated to celebrating women, particularly mothers. According to him, the first phase of…