By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced the donation of N300 million to support the families of soldiers who lost their lives in the ongoing battle against Boko Haram insurgents. Zulum announced this on Wednesday while speaking to journalists after attending the 2025 ‘MNJT’ Operation Desert Sanity 2 Medal Parade...
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ODA Hails Major General Abidoye as Nigerian Army Names Building After Him
Taiwo Ogunniyi The Omu-Aran Development Association (ODA) has expressed immense pride and joy following the Nigerian Army’s recognition of its President, Major General Lasisi Olayemi Abidoye (rtd.), with the naming of a building in his honour. The newly commissioned “Major General Olayemi Lasisi Abidoye Block” highlights the retired officer’s remarkable contributions to the Nigerian Army...
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THRIVING ECONOMY, SECURE ENVIRONMENT: FINANCE MINISTER, DEFENCE CHIEF MEETS
In a demonstration of inter-agency collaboration, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, at the Defence Headquarters, Abujato discuss the military’s critical role in safeguarding democracy and driving Nigeria’s economic and social...
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NNPCL Boss, Kyari Continues to Advocate For Onslaught Against Crude Oil Theft and Pipeline Vandalism.
*…Says NNPC Ltd Witnessing Improved Growth in Crude Production The Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari, has called on the military to sustain the war against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism saying the current onslaught against the menace has yielded improved growth in the nation’s crude oil production. GCEO, NNPC Ltd, Mr....
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Matawalle, Steadfast in Advancing President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Vision, Unshaken by Baseless Attacks–AYAM
Arewa Youth Awareness Movement (AYAM), has said that the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, remains resolutely committed to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, with a focus on fortifying national security through decisive action against terrorism and violent insurgency, as well as strengthening Nigeria’s armed forces. In a statement issued...
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ECOWAS 42 CsoDS MEETING: DEFENCE MINISTER, MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR SAYS ECOWAS SECURITY CHIEFS REITRRATE COMMITMENT TO JOINT EFFORTS TO TACKLING SECURITY THREATS.
Jeffrey Adaralegbe, https://youtu.be/CXrzL7LdrNQ?si=-86hHjJmQdbjteIj Boardroom News The Fourth Estate of the Realm has been urged by the Federal Government to view their service as a chance to protect, stabilize, and maintain goMinister of Defence Muhammed Abubakar says the Federal Government will continue formulating policies needed in strengthening the Armed Forces of Nigeria to discharge it’s constitutional...
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Nigeria Customs, US Customs and Border Protection Forge Synergy to Combat Illicit Trade
… Aims to Promote Better Service Delivery to Nigerians Via Global Collaborations The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, On Thursday, July 18, 2024, took a significant step in strengthening global partnerships by participating in a bilateral meeting with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Washington, D.C. The meeting focused on reviving the...
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Housing Minister Applauds Idea of Nigerian Army Housing Scheme
Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, has applauded the Nigerian Army’s concept for providing affordable housing for its soldiers. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Dangiwa gave the commendation after welcoming Major General Joseph D. Omale to his office. Omale is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Army...
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Nigerian Army Celebrates 161st Anniversary with Medical Outreach, Donations in Edo State
The 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, based in Benin, conducted a medical outreach and made donations to schools in Edo State on Friday, as part of the activities commemorating the Nigerian Army’s 161st anniversary. Residents from Ehor and surrounding communities in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area benefitted from the medical outreach. Additionally, the brigade provided...
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MINISTER MOURNS FORMER CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF, ADMIRAL IBARHIM OGOHI
The Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has expressed sadness over the demise of the former Chief of Army Staff, Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi CFR, who passed away in the early hours of Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the age of 76. Prince Audu, in a heartfelt condolence message on Sunday, June 30,...