2 h. ago Gov Radda Warns Corps Members Against Cultism, Religious Intolerance

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has warned newly registered members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to steer clear of cultism, political activities, and religious intolerance throughout their service year. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir, during the Batch A, Stream 1 orientation exercise, Governor Radda […]

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19 h. ago Plateau: Army commissions rehabilitated Langtang general hospital

From Jude Owuamanam Jos As part of efforts in fostering civil – military relations, the Chief Of Army Staff Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede on Friday commissioned the rehabilitated Langtang General Hospital in Langtang North local government area of Plateau state. Speaking on the occasion, Oluyede said that the project was part of the the COAS […] The post Plateau: Army commissions rehabilitated Langtang general hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Insecurity: NGF sets up committee to collaborate with security agencies

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has formed a sub-committee to work with security agency heads to tackle Nigeria’s rising insecurity. This follows a presentation on technology-driven security initiatives by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, announced this after an NGF meeting briefed by the […] The post Insecurity: NGF sets up committee to collaborate with security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Free Kwara, Niger from bandits in 1 month, COAS orders troops

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede  yesterday gave a marching order to the Nigerian Army to flush out bandits terrorising the people of Baruten and Kaiama Local Governments,kwara State and Borgu in Kainji forest in Niger State within one month. Addressing troop at the 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi […] The post Free Kwara, Niger from bandits in 1 month, COAS orders troops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago COAS Oluyede Pushes For Immediate Action To End Banditry In Kwara, Niger Forests

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has directed the Nigerian Army to clear bandits from Kwara State’s Barutein and Kaiama local governments, as well as from the Kainji Forest in Niger State, within the next month. Oluyede gave this order on Wednesday during a visit to the 22 Armoured Brigade at Sobi Cantonment […] The post COAS Oluyede Pushes For Immediate Action To End Banditry In Kwara, Niger Forests appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Governors meet with Chief of Defence Staff at security briefing

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Governors of the 36 states of the Federation, under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), are currently holding an extensive meeting in Abuja ahead of Thursday’s National Executive Council (NEC) session. The primary focus of their discussion is the escalating insecurity in various parts of the country, marked by […] The post Governors meet with Chief of Defence Staff at security briefing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago COAS Orders Troops To Flush Out Bandits From Kwara, Niger In 1 Month

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on Wednesday, ordered the Nigerian Army troops to flush out bandits terrorising the people of Baruten and Kaiama local government areas of Kwara State and Borgu in Niger State, within one month. Lt. Gen. Oluyede gave the order while addressing the troops at the 22 Armoured […]

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64 h. ago Chief of Army Staff orders troops to flush out bandit from Kwara, Niger

Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the chief of army staff, on Wednesday ordered to the Nigerian Army to flush out bandits read more Chief of Army Staff orders troops to flush out bandit from Kwara, Niger

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65 h. ago Free Kwara, Niger from bandits in one month, COAS orders troops

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff, has ordered Nigerian Army troops to eliminate bandits in Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kwara State and Borgu in the Kainji forest of Niger State within one month. Addressing troops at the 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, Oluyede declared, […] The post Free Kwara, Niger from bandits in one month, COAS orders troops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2027: Former Chief Of Defence Staff Leads Isoko Nation To Back Tinubu, Oborevwori

The Isoko nation has pledged its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. The endorsement was made during the “Isoko Meet Interactive Session,” held weekend at the Uzere country home of retired Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Alexander Ogomudia, where they vowed to deliver at least 70,000 […]

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8 d. ago Let’s Remember Our Fallen Comrades, Others’ Sacrifices – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa has urged Nigerians to remember fallen members of the armed forces and serving comrades who embody the spirit of selfless service through dedication to duty and loyalty to Nigeria. General Musa stated this in a goodwill message felicitating with Christians on the occasion of the Easter […]

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8 d. ago Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order

By John Ogunsemore Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN said the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas has run afoul of constitutional procedure and flouted President Bola Tinubu’s directives and should be removed. Falana stated this in a statement released on Thursday. The president appointed Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, as […] The post Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Easter: CDS reaffirms military’s commitment to national security

As Christians across Nigeria celebrate Easter, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to national security, peace, and stability. In his Easter message on Thursday, Musa described the season as one of deep reflection and renewal. He urged members of the AFN to Read More

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1 week ago Buratai’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria must be emulated – Author

…As AI app, Deepseek rates Ex-COAS high on fight against insurgency From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Borno State based Author, Mohammed Sani Abubakar has advised that the commitment by the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Tukur Yusufu Buratai to safeguard and rid Nigeria of insecurity during his tenure must be emulated by successive […] The post Buratai’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria must be emulated – Author appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Nigerians sleep safer because of you, NAF chief hails troops

The chief of air staff, Hassan Abubakar, has commended the courage and commitment of troops fighting insurgency in the North-East. In a statement on Sunday, the Nigerian Air Force spokesman, Ehimen Ejodame, said Abubakar spoke during a morale-boosting visit to the air component of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, Borno. Ejodame quoted Abubakar as saying Read More

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2 w. ago NAF chief urges nationwide rollout of air mobile first aid training

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has called for the nationwide adoption of the Nigerian Air Force College of Nursing Sciences’ pioneering Air Mobile First Aid training, describing it as a critical step toward transforming emergency healthcare delivery in Nigeria. According to Air Abubakar, the Air Mobile First Aid training—designed to Read More

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2 w. ago IBB Golf Club: COAS Tees Off 2025 Captain’s Cup As BoT Members Laud Babayo’s Achievements

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, yesterday performed the ceremonial tee off for the 2025 IBB International Golf and Country Club Captain’s Cup amid much fanfare. Members of the Board of Trustees (BOT) lauded the outgoing Captain, Ibrahim Babayo, for his impactful tenure over the past year. Represented by Maj Gen Adetokunbo Faweyiwo, […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria A Pillar Of African Stability – Pakistani Military Chief

The chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, has commended Nigeria’s role as a regional power and a pillar of stability on the African continent. He stated this during a visit to Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, at the Headquarters of the Nigerian […]

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Pakistani Military Chief Lauds Nigeria’s Role As Regional Power

The Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza has commended Nigeria for its role as a regional power and a pillar of stability on the African continent. General Mirza stated this during a high-level courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air […]

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2 w. ago Rivers Assembly raze: Fubara’s Chief of Staff sues Nwaeke for N2bn

By Tony John, Port Harcourt Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has filed a N2 billion defamation suit against former State Head of Service George Nwaeke. The suit stems from Nwaeke’s claim that Ehie orchestrated the fire that razed the Rivers State House of Assembly in October 2023. Ehie […] The post Rivers Assembly raze: Fubara’s Chief of Staff sues Nwaeke for N2bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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