Army Chief Appoints GOCs for New Divisions, Unveils Three Brigades

Army Chief Appoints GOCs for New Divisions, Unveils Three Brigades

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has appointed General Officers Commanding for newly established Nigerian Army divisions as part of a major reorganisation aimed at strengthening military operations across the country. The appointments follow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the establishment of four additional Army divisions to expand the Service’s operational footprint and improve its response to evolving security threats. In a […]

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NDC Presents Blueprint to Army Chief on Strengthening NCO Leadership

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Defence College has presented a strategic blueprint to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, proposing reforms to strengthen the leadership capacity of Non-Commissioned Officers in the Nigerian Army and improve operational effectiveness by 2035. The research paper, titled “Strengthening Non-Commissioned Officers Leadership for Operational Efficiency: Strategic Options for the Nigerian Army by 2035,” was presented to the Army Chief on Wednesday […]

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Ebonyi Hosts Army Chief, Reaffirms Partnership on Security

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Army to enhance security and promote development in the state and the South-East. The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday while hosting the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, his wife and senior military officers to a state banquet in Abakaliki. In a release issued by […]

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Air Chief orders zero complacency as NAF intensifies intelligence-led strikes

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed the intensification of intelligence-led air strikes against terrorists and bandits, warning commanders that complacency would not be tolerated. According to a statement signed by Ehimen Ejodame, the Air Chief gave the directive during a strategic visit to the Headquarters Special Operations Command in Bauchi on April 29, 2026. Aneke told personnel that all operations of the […]

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Tinubu Removes NMDPRA Chief, Nominates Rabiu Umar as Successor

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and nominated Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as his replacement, subject to Senate confirmation. According to a State House statement signed by Bayo Onanuga on April 29, 2026, the decision was taken in the public interest and in line with the provisions of […]

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Nigerian Army Chief Urges Discipline as Infantry School Graduates Officers

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Commander Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, Major General Godwin Michael Mutkut, has urged graduating officers and soldiers to uphold discipline and professionalism in their duties, particularly in operational theatres across the country. In a statement signed by Captain Shamsudeen Umar, acting assistant director of army public relations at the Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI), the charge was given during a combined graduation ceremony held […]

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Collaboration Key to Securing Nigeria’s Maritime Domain — Naval Chief

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed that sustained collaboration with key stakeholders is critical to securing Nigeria’s maritime environment. He stated this while receiving the Chief Executive Officer of New Guard Security & Consultancy Services Limited (NGSCL), Major General Jamil Sarham (Rtd), during a courtesy visit to Naval Headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement signed by the Director of […]

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Customs chief marks IWD with surprise event for female officers

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has marked the 2026 International Women’s Day with a surprise appreciation event for female officers, recognising their contributions to the Service. The event, held on Friday at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja, brought together officers across ranks as well as members of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association. Attendees were presented with roses in acknowledgement of […]

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Customs chief leads global enforcement talks at WCO forum

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has delivered a keynote address at the opening of the 46th Session of the Enforcement Committee of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels. The session marked a first in the committee’s more than four-decade history, with both the WCO Secretary-General, Ian Saunders, and the Council Chairperson jointly addressing the opening ceremony. Officials said the development reflects the […]

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