West African Naval Chiefs Meet in Accra as Nigeria Leads Security Push

West African Naval Chiefs Meet in Accra as Nigeria Leads Security Push

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has joined his counterparts from across West Africa for the Fifth Meeting of the ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of the Naval Staff held in Accra from 16–20 February 2026. In a statement signed by Captain AA Folorunsho, Acting Director of Information, the Nigerian Navy said the meeting brought together senior naval leaders, the ECOWAS Commission Commissioner […]

February 24, 2026 12

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Army Chief Calls for Stronger Military Training to Meet Nigeria’s Evolving Security Challenges

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for continuous reform of Nigeria’s military training programmes to reflect the country’s rapidly evolving security environment. He made the remark on Wednesday during a visit by the Commandant of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Air Vice Marshal Alfred Olugbenga Shogbanmu, at Army Headquarters in Abuja. Shaibu praised the AFCSC for its central role […]

February 6, 2026 13

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Shaibu, Nwifuru Meet in Abuja, Push for Expanded Military–State Cooperation

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has restated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to supporting civil authorities in strengthening internal security and expanding manpower development across the country. He gave the assurance on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement signed by Acting Director of Army Public Relations, […]

January 29, 2026 23

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Nigeria, UK Foreign Ministers Meet To Deepen Bilateral Ties

By Baba Sunday|| Abuja‎‎‎Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has met with the British Foreign Secretary to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between both countries across a broad range of areas.‎‎The meeting, held at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London, focused on shared priorities including trade, investment, security, education, migration, and climate action.‎‎Ambassador Tuggar described the engagement as “constructive and forward-looking,” noting that it […]

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Varsities boil again as FG, ASUU meet, workers protest Tuesday

The Academic Staff Union of Universities said it will be meeting with the Federal Government on July 25, 2024 over its unmet demands. This was as non-academic staff of universities declared on Sunday that they were set for a one-day protest on Tuesday on campuses over their withheld four-month salaries. The one-day protest would be a prelude to a nationwide protest planned for July 18. The National President of ASUU, […]

July 8, 2024 36

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PICTORIAL: Meet Farooq Oreagba who beats cancer, wins hearts at Ojude Oba day

Meet Farooq Oreagba, a cancer survivor who stole the show with his charisma at the 2024 Ojude Oba Day celebration. The stylish and charismatic Oreagba, a former Member of the Derivatives Product Advisory Committee of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, made a grand entrance on horseback, showcasing his unique fashion sense. His viral photos and videos at the Ojude Oba festival captured the attention of netizens across Nigeria with some praising […]

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