FG to expand Marshal Corps from 60 to 100 per state
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says that plans sre ongoing to increase the number of Mining Marshal Corps from 60 to 100. The increase would be…
Democracy Day: 270 players, 14 teams to feature in CDS Basketball Tournament
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NAN No fewer than 270 players with 40 veterans and 14 teams are set to feature in the maiden The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Democracy Day…
Nigeria achieving local requirements in defence capabilities– EPAIL Boss
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Dr Kola Balogun, the Chairman of Equipment and Protective Applications International Ltd (EPAIL), says Nigeria is on its way to achieving local requirements…
Minister of Interior tasks NSCDC, NCoS others on professionalism, rededication
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has tasked the paramilitary agencies under his supervision, to rededicate themselves in the discharge of their duties professionally for better service delivery. The…
DEPOWA president urges barracks women on multiple sources of income
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The President, Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has urged barracks women to make extra income for themselves through…
Invictus Centre: Demonstration of CDS’ commitment to troops’ welfare – CSO
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Citizens Awareness Initiative (CAI), a civil society group, has lauded the Defence Headquarters’ plans to construct a state-of-the-art Invictus Centre to facilitate complete…
NSA tasks defence, security spokespersons to proactively engage Nigerians, build trust
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, says spokespersons in the defence, security and response agencies must change their approach in engaging with the…
Insecurity: Ex-AU Permanent Rep advocates more women inclusion in military
A former Nigerian Ambassador to Ethiopia and Djibouti, Nkoyo Toyo, has stressed the need to include more women in the military architecture for present and future security of the nation.…
Group signs MoU with Defence industries to promote local content
Uniccon Group of Companies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) to promote local content. This is contained in a statement in Abuja…
Reps to collaborate with military, others to tackle oil theft
The House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Oil Theft has promised to collaborate with the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security organisations in the country to tackle the scourge of…
Ministry of Defence says, corrupt allegations against Naval Chief will be investigated
The Ministry of Defence, on Friday in Abuja, said that corrupt allegations against the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla would be investigated. This is contained in a…
Plateau crisis: Stop spreading falsehood, Military warns citizens
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned Nigerians against spreading falsehood with regards to the security challenges in Mangu general area of Plateau. The warning is contained in a statement by…
320 roads are under rehabilitation, construction nationwide -Umahi
By Perpetua Onuegbu, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Federal Government says, it is undertaking the rehabilitation and construction of 320 roads nationwide to improved security, agriculture, education, and commerce. The…
FG reviews guidelines for promotions in 4 agencies
The Board of Immigration, Civil Defence, Fire and Correctional Services has approved the review of promotions in the four services in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola…
Intense fighting in northern Gaza has ended – Israeli defence minister
The intensive fighting by the Israeli armed forces in the north of Gaza Strip has ended, according to the Israeli Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant. The minister also said the intensive…