2027 Elections: DHQ Orders Troops to Remain Apolitical, Uphold Rules of Engagement

2027 Elections: DHQ Orders Troops to Remain Apolitical, Uphold Rules of Engagement

The Defence Headquarters has directed personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to remain strictly apolitical and impartial during the 2027 General Elections, warning that troops deployed for election duties must operate within constitutional provisions, established codes of conduct and rules of engagement. According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, gave the directive at […]

July 30, 2026 50

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Odita Elected DECAN President, Pledges Stronger Stakeholder Engagement

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Members of the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) have elected a new executive committee to lead the association for the next two years, with Sunday Odita emerging as president. The election, which was conducted peacefully, also produced Linus Aleke as vice president, Musa Umar Bologi as secretary and Benjamin Samson as treasurer. Other elected officials are Martha Ebere (assistant secretary), Kikelomo Okere (financial secretary), Ihotu Odoh […]

June 15, 2026 16

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NHRC Advocates for Public Health Approach to Drug Laws, Convenes Community Engagement on Human Rights

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has announced the convening of a strategic three-day Community Engagement Workshop focused on Drug Law Reform, Human Rights and Public Health, taking place this week in Edo State. Organized in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) under the Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 (GC7), the intervention forms a critical component of Nigeria’s broader national […]

April 14, 2026 25

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CGC Adeniyi Strengthens Stakeholder Engagement with Visit to Emir of Gwandu

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has visited the Emir of Gwandu, Muhammadu Bashar, as part of renewed efforts by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to deepen collaboration with traditional institutions in strengthening border security and community engagement. The visit, which took place at the Emir’s palace in Kebbi State on 7 February 2026, highlighted the Service’s recognition of traditional rulers as key partners […]

February 11, 2026 20

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