Army chief orders tougher training for NDA cadets
The Army Chief has ordered more rigorous, battle-ready training and a complete curriculum overhaul for cadets at the Nigerian Defence […]
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Zamfara First Lady launches campaign against gender violence
Zamfara State’s First Lady, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has launched the 16 Days of Activism campaign to combat gender-based violence,
Senate reviews petition on Ochanya Ogbanje’s 2018 death
The Nigerian Senate has received a petition from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to investigate the 2018 death of 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje,
Kano free trade zone reports N18bn revenue
The Kano Free Trade Zone generated over N18 billion in revenue in 2025, a success attributed to strong collaboration between
Army chief tasks NDA on modern warfare training
Nigeria’s army chief, Waidi Shaibu, has directed the Nigerian Defence Academy to overhaul its curriculum, emphasizing battle-hardened skills and modern
Abia Governor Otti proposes N1.016 trillion 2026 budget
Abia State Governor Alex Otti unveiled a ₦1.016 trillion budget for 2026, dubbed ‘Budget of Acceleration and New Possibilities,’ emphasizing
Air force personnel arrested with weapons in Kogi
Nigerian Air Force personnel ACM Anas Muhammed Fakai was arrested in Lokoja by army troops while allegedly transporting illegal firearms,
Tinubu nominates new ambassadors to US, UK, France
President Bola Tinubu has nominated three former high-ranking intelligence and diplomatic figures as ambassadors to the United States, United Kingdom,
Guinness Match Day unites fans across Nigerian cities
Guinness Match Day hosted football viewing events in five Nigerian cities, offering fans entertainment and prizes, with upcoming experiences planned
Badaru: Nigeria knows bandit hideouts, delays strike
Nigeria’s Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar stated the military knows bandit locations but is delaying a full-scale strike to prevent