Nigeria Inducts First Navy Marines as Defence Chiefs Hail Boost to Maritime Security

Nigeria Inducts First Navy Marines as Defence Chiefs Hail Boost to Maritime Security

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has inducted its first set of 328 Marines, marking a significant expansion of Nigeria’s maritime and amphibious security capability. The personnel completed the Basic Marines Qualifying Course 1, a six-month elite programme launched in August 2025 to produce a light infantry and special operations–capable force trained for land, jungle, riverine and amphibious warfare. The graduates, codenamed the “Bushmen”, were inducted into the Nigerian Navy […]

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First Bank -Army move to deepen partnership for greater operational efficiency

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Army Staff says stronger collaboration between the military and the financial sector is vital for sustaining national security and economic stability. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu made the remarks on Thursday while receiving the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Group, Olusegun Alebiosu, during a courtesy visit […]

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Army aviation expansion vital to Nigeria’s security strategy, says army chief

The Chief of Army Staff says the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s aviation wing is a key part of efforts to counter the country’s evolving security threats. Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu spoke in Abuja on Thursday during a visit by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Richard Pheelangwa, to Army Headquarters. He said sustained policy support and predictable funding were essential to fully harness the operational impact of […]

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APC Says Over Two Million Members Digitally Verified in First Week of Registration Drive

By Zainab Uzomah The All Progressives Congress (APC) says more than two million members have been digitally verified nationwide, just one week after the party launched its electronic membership registration exercise. The National Secretary of the party, Senator Ajibola Basiru, disclosed the figures on Monday during a briefing at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. The update followed a meeting involving the National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, members of the […]

January 13, 2026 35

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Kogi’s Foremost Digital Outlet: LugardTv Commences First Anniversary Celebration

By Toffa Momoh Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor, Hon. Ismaila Isah, has announced a month-long programme of events to commemorate the first anniversary of LugardTV, the state’s official online public service broadcaster. Hon. Isah disclosed this in a statement issued in Lokoja, where he outlined the timeline and purpose of the anniversary activities scheduled to begin on Friday, July 18, 2025, with a community outreach, and […]

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Israel marks first anniversary of Hamas’ October seven attack

Israel began its commemorations Monday of the first anniversary of Hamas’s deadly October 7 attack, with an outpouring of emotion at vigils at massacre sites and rallies calling for the return of hostages. Ceremonies and events are planned across Israel and in cities around the world to mark the anniversary of the unprecedented attack by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip, which claimed 1,205 lives. President Isaac Herzog began the […]

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LeBron, Bronny James make history as first father-son duo in NBA

LeBron James and his eldest son Bronny James claimed a piece of NBA history on Sunday after making their long-awaited first appearance alongside each other for the Los Angeles Lakers. The duo appeared together at the start of the second quarter in the Lakers’ 118-114 preseason defeat to the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert, east of Los Angeles. While LeBron James impressed with 19 points in just 16min 20sec on […]

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Customers drag First Bank over frequent debits

Some customers of First Bank Plc have taken to social media to drag the bank over what they described as unnecessary debits from the money-keeping giant. In several reactions on their Facebook page, @First Bank of Nigeria Limited on Sunday, the customers expressed their frustration over uncountable debits from the bank in the last two weeks. One of the customers, Udoh Blessing, who reacted to the bank’s latest post on […]

September 30, 2024 81

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ICYMI: Cristiano Ronaldo makes history, becomes first player to score 900 goals

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men’s player in history to score 900 goals in official matches, reaching his latest milestone in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday. Ronaldo secured the historic goal with a volley from 6 yards off a cross from Nuno Mendes to put Portugal 2-0 up in the 34th minute. Portugal went on to win 2-1. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is […]

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