COAS Hosts NDA 41 Regular Course, Calls for Stronger Collective Efforts to Secure Nigeria.

COAS Hosts NDA 41 Regular Course, Calls for Stronger Collective Efforts to Secure Nigeria.

By Zainab Uzomah. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, hosted members of the 41 Regular Combatant Course Alumni Association at the Army Headquarters, Abuja, in a heartfelt reunion marked by reflection, and renewed commitment to national service. In a statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations Lieutenant Colonel, Appolonia Anele, the Chief of Army Staff expressed deep appreciation for […]

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Defence Minister Unveils “Thank A Soldier” QR Code Ahead of 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day

By Zainab UzomahAbuja, Nigeria The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has announced the launch of a new digital platform, the “Thank A Soldier” QR Code, designed to connect Nigerians directly with serving troops and honour fallen heroes as part of preparations for the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD). Speaking at a press briefing at the National Defence College in Abuja, Abubakar said the initiative will allow […]

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Vice President Shettima Charges Youth To Embrace Tech To Compete With The Developed World

By Baba Sunday|| Abuja ‎Vice President Kashim Shettima says the only way Nigeria can catch up with the developed world is through innovation in the digital economy.‎‎Shettima stated this while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition held today at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.‎‎"If there is any shortcut through which we can catch up with the developed economies, it lies in digital innovation. […]

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Nigeria, UK Foreign Ministers Meet To Deepen Bilateral Ties

By Baba Sunday|| Abuja‎‎‎Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has met with the British Foreign Secretary to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between both countries across a broad range of areas.‎‎The meeting, held at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London, focused on shared priorities including trade, investment, security, education, migration, and climate action.‎‎Ambassador Tuggar described the engagement as “constructive and forward-looking,” noting that it […]

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FCT Police Command intensifies proactive crime prevention through church patrol operations.

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has directed enhanced security in worship centres and residences during the ember months. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, Josephine Adeh, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Command, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), local hunters, and vigilante groups, conducted a special church patrol on Sunday, 9th November 2025. […]

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NCTC Hosts AU Ambassadors, Reaffirms Africa’s United Front Against Terrorism

The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), operating under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), on Friday, November 7, 2025, hosted a high-level delegation of African Union (AU) Ambassadors and security experts in Abuja. The engagement marked a significant step in strengthening Africa’s collective resolve against terrorism. The delegation, led by the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, was in Nigeria as part of […]

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Nigerian Army Refutes Claims of Electoral Involvement in Awka Incident

The Nigerian Army has denied allegations circulating on social media that its personnel were involved in electoral activities during an incident at Ukwu Oji Umubele, Awka Ward 5, Awka South LGA of Anambra State, on November 8, 2025. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel OLABISI AYENI, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 82 Division, the incident occurred when troops from the 302 Artillery Regiment responded to a […]

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Military Leaders Honour Late Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja at One-Year Memorial

Abuja, November 9, 2025 — The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, joined former Service Chiefs and senior military officers on Sunday at a memorial service in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, OFR. The interdenominational service, held at All Saints’ Military Church (Protestant), Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja, marked one year […]

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Nigerian Navy Rescues Ten Crew Members from Sinking Vessel off Calabar WatersCalabar, Nigeria — November 8, 2025:

The Nigerian Navy has rescued ten crew members from a distressed vessel, MV SEMA III, which encountered difficulties while en route to Calabar from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. According to a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, the rescue was carried out by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka on Friday, November 7, 2025. The operation followed a distress call received around 8:00 p.m., prompting […]

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