Nigerian Army Chief Urges Discipline as Infantry School Graduates Officers

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 […]

April 12, 2026 7

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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 […]

April 9, 2026 6

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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 […]

March 30, 2026 12 2

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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 […]

March 27, 2026 13

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Chief of Defence Urges Border Synergy, Indigenous Arms Production

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has emphasised the need for stronger border cooperation and indigenous defence production as key elements of the country’s evolving security strategy. According to a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the CDS made the remarks on Tuesday while delivering his closing address at the inaugural lecture of the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre. […]

March 25, 2026 14

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Air Chief: Military Success Now Depends on Trust, Not Just Firepower

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, says modern military success depends not only on firepower but also on building trust and cooperation with civilian populations. According to a statement signed by the Nigerian Air Force spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, he made the remarks at the Civil–Military Relations Conference 2026 held on 24 March, where he stressed the growing importance of integrating the […]

March 25, 2026 12

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Military Debunks ‘Twisted’ Report, Clears Defence Chief Over Terror Remarks

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters has accused an online media outlet of misrepresenting remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, on counter-terrorism efforts in the north-east. According to a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the military said reports suggesting that General Oluyede accused residents of Borno and Yobe states of complicity in terrorism were “misleading” and a distortion of […]

March 21, 2026 21

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NDLEA Chief named Champion Newspapers’ Man of the Year

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa, has been named Man of the Year by Champion Newspapers. Marwa received the award for the third time in five years at a ceremony held on Saturday at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. At the same event, the NDLEA was also honoured with the […]

March 15, 2026 14

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Army Chief Commends Troops at Interfaith Breaking of Fast in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has praised soldiers for their bravery and commitment in tackling terrorism, insurgency and other security threats across the country. He made the remarks on Saturday while hosting soldiers serving in Abuja to an interfaith breaking of fast at the TA Lagbaja Banquet Hall of the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites in Asokoro. In his address, Lieutenant General […]

March 15, 2026 6

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