NAWOJ Seeks Stronger Partnership with China to Support Media Development and Women’s Empowerment

NAWOJ Seeks Stronger Partnership with China to Support Media Development and Women’s Empowerment

By Zainab Uzomah The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has sought closer collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Abuja, aiming to enhance media capacity and widen support for women’s development initiatives. The call was made during a courtesy visit by the association’s leadership, led by its chairperson, Bassey Ita-Ikpang. The delegation was received by the Chinese Ambassador and senior embassy officials. The Ambassador […]

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Nigerian Army Chief Visits Former Heads of State and Niger Governor, Pledges Stronger Security Measures

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has paid courtesy visits to two former Nigerian Heads of State, Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, as well as the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation and enhance the Army’s operational readiness. According to a statement issued by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the […]

January 7, 2026 14

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Nigerian Air Force Intensifies Airstrikes on Terrorist Hideouts in North-East and North-West

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has intensified air interdiction operations across the North-East and North-West, targeting terrorist hideouts, movement routes and logistics hubs in a two-day campaign conducted between 1 and 2 January. In a statement signed by NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the service said the operations—carried out under the joint task forces of Operations Hadin Kai and Fasan Yamma—were based on intelligence […]

January 3, 2026 13

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Troops Arrest Suspected Gang Members and Seize Weapons in Delta State

By Zainab Uzomah Troops of Nigeria’s 63 Brigade under Operation Delta Safe have arrested members of an alleged criminal gang and recovered a cache of weapons during raids in Oshimili North, Delta State. In a statement signed by Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, the Brigade said the operation was launched following credible intelligence on the activities of a suspected cult group operating around Ibusa. Two […]

January 3, 2026 13

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Nigerian Army inducts 3,439 new recruits as chief urges loyalty and discipline

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Army has inducted 3,439 newly trained soldiers, with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, urging them to uphold loyalty, discipline and professionalism as they begin their military careers. In a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the new soldiers are members of the 89 Regular Intake who completed six months of training at the Depot […]

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DED of UN Women, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, Harps on the Rights of Women and Girls as Nigeria Marks 16 Days of Activism

By Zainab Uzomah The Deputy Executive Director (DED) of UN Women, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, has emphasised the urgent need to protect and promote the rights of women and girls, declaring that violence against them is not inevitable but preventable. She made the remark during her visit to Nigeria for the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign demanding stronger action to end all forms of violence. Gumbonzvanda […]

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The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment and redeployment of 65 Rear Admirals in the Nigerian Navy to various key positions at the Naval Headquarters, Commands, and Tri-Service Institutions. The large-scale postings, approved on Thursday, October 30, 2025, reflect the CNS’s renewed effort to strengthen the Navy’s operational efficiency and fulfil its constitutional mandate following his assumption of office as the 23rd indigenous naval chief. Among those appointed are Rear Admiral Suleiman Abdullahi,now Chief of Logistics at Naval Headquarters; Rear Admiral Kasim Bushi, who moves to the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria as Executive Director; and Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, who assumes duty as Commandant of the National Defence College.

According to the statement signed by Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, Director of Information, the appointments also include Rear Admiral Musa Katagum as Chief of Operations at Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Fredrick Damtong as Chief of Naval Engineering, and Rear AdmiralAbdul-Rasheed Haruna as Chief of Training. Others are Rear Admiral Hamza Ibrahim as Group Managing Director, Navy Holdings Limited; Rear Admiral Jonathan Mamman as Chief of Administration; and Rear Admiral Kehinde Odubanjo […]

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Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Security in Africa

Nigeria has reaffirmed its strong commitment to peace, stability, and collective security across the African continent. This was underscored today when the National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), hosted a “Capacity Building Workshop and Preparatory Meeting for the Retreat of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) Committee of Experts of the African Union (AU)” in Abuja. Representing the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the […]

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COAS APPOINTS SENIOR OFFICERS TO STRATEGIC COMMAND AND STAFF POSITIONS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers to key command, staff and instructional positions across formations, units and training institutions of the Nigerian Army. In a statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations,Lieutenant Colonel APPOLONIA ANELE;Among the newly appointed senior officers are Major General Bamidele Alabi, who has been redeployed to Army Headquarters Department of Policy […]

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