COAS Moves to Strengthen Ties with NAFRC, Prioritises Troops’ Welfare and Post-Service Support

COAS Moves to Strengthen Ties with NAFRC, Prioritises Troops’ Welfare and Post-Service Support

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has restated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Lagos, as part of broader efforts to enhance troops’ welfare and improve post-service reintegration.According to a statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the pledge was made during a meeting on Tuesday between […]

February 3, 2026 28

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Northern Youth Forum Endorses President Tinubu for Second Term, Pledges Financial Support

By Zainab Uzomah The Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum (NNYLF) has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, following a youth leadership and stakeholder engagement held in Abuja on Monday. The gathering brought together youth leaders, professionals, grassroots organisers and political stakeholders from across the North to review national development under the Renewed Hope Agenda and to launch the Renewed Hope Ambassadors initiative. In a communiqué co-signed […]

January 28, 2026 20

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Tinubu Reiterates Support for Military at Remembrance Day Regimental Dinner

By Zainab Uzomah The Armed Forces of Nigeria hosted the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Regimental Dinner Night on Tuesday in Abuja, an event marked by solemn reflection, military tradition and a display of unity among serving officers. According to a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the ceremony took place at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess in Asokoro and brought together […]

January 16, 2026 30

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NAWOJ Seeks Stronger Partnership with China to Support Media Development and Women’s Empowerment

By Zainab Uzomah The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has sought closer collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Abuja, aiming to enhance media capacity and widen support for women’s development initiatives. The call was made during a courtesy visit by the association’s leadership, led by its chairperson, Bassey Ita-Ikpang. The delegation was received by the Chinese Ambassador and senior embassy officials. The Ambassador […]

January 7, 2026 33

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Tinubu pledges continued support for Nigerian Army at annual conference

By Zainab Uzomah President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the Nigerian Army, pledging sustained support for the welfare, professionalism and operational effectiveness of the armed forces. The president gave the assurance at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2025, which began in Lagos on Monday. He was represented at the event by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Mr Tinubu paid tribute to serving and […]

December 18, 2025 41

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Tinubu pledges continued support as army conference opens in Lagos

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare, professionalism and operational effectiveness of Nigeria’s armed forces at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference 2025 in Lagos. Speaking through Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the event, Mr Tinubu paid tribute to serving and retired senior military officers, saying their leadership, sacrifices and institutional memory had continued to shape the Nigerian Army. He described the […]

December 16, 2025 35

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INEC Engages Traditional Rulers, Seeks Monarch’s Support for Voter Registration Drive

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja In a significant move to strengthen grassroots participation in the electoral process, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Olaleke Agboke, has paid an advocacy visit to the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesa land, Oba (Dr.) Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III. The visit, part of the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) intensified campaign for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), […]

September 4, 2025 86

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Ambode Denies ADC Link, Reaffirms Support for Tinubu, APC

Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has dismissed claims of political alignment with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), reiterating his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. In a statement issued on Friday, Ambode described reports suggesting his governorship ambition under the ADC as “false publications” aimed at causing unnecessary distractions. “I wish to publicly reaffirm my absolute and unshakable loyalty to […]

August 10, 2025 53

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Aisha Yesufu Drums Support for Senator Natasha’s Planned Resumption, Dares Senate

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja Socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has vowed to stand by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the Kogi Central representative, insisted on resuming her duties on Tuesday at the Senate despite opposition from the upper chamber. Yesufu stated that she and others would accompany Akpoti-Uduaghan to the National Assembly, asserting that the embattled senator had every right to resume office following a court judgement. “I think Senator Natasha has […]

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