Former Chief of Staff to the Imo State Government and governorship candidate, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has reaffirmed his allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC) by revalidating his membership through the party’s ongoing e-registration exercise. The exercise took place in his ward, Eziama Obaire, in Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State, where Nwosu addressed…

Former Chief of Staff to the Imo State Government, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has identified grassroots-driven empowerment initiatives as a realistic and effective route to sustainable community development. Nwosu made the remarks in Obingwa, Abia State, at a civic reception and empowerment programme organised by the lawmaker representing Obingwa West State Constituency, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr.…

The Strategic Role of APPO and the Africa Energy Bank Amb. Gabriel Aduda Independent Energy and Climate Policy Expert Former OPEC Governor for Nigeria. Linkedin: https://shorturl.at/JQHTB Twitter: https://x.com/adudag?s=11 ABSTRACT Africa faces a dual challenge of persistent energy poverty and increasing exclusion from global energy finance, despite possessing substantial oil and gas reserves and accounting for…

The Refreshing Word Christian Center in Kubwa has continued to underscore its core values, with Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Taiwo Adeeko focusing on love, particularly the aspect of forgiveness, as essential for spiritual growth and daily living. Speaking to congregants, Rev. Adeeko cited Isaiah 28:9-12 to explain the foundation of the church’s teachings, emphasizing that…

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure a convincing victory in the 2027 general election, calling for unity and support for the President’s ongoing reform agenda. Dr. Matawalle made this assertion on Saturday while speaking at his residence in Abuja, where he reaffirmed…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) say troops neutralised several terrorists, arrested 452 suspects and rescued 284 kidnapped victims during military operations conducted across the country in January 2026. This was disclosed on Thursday during the monthly press briefing on ongoing military operations, delivered by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja,…

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting indigenous defence manufacturing companies, while calling for sustained product quality and strict integrity checks, especially for items meant for export. Pheelangwa made this known on Wednesday during a familiarisation visit to Equipment and Protective Applications International…

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has accompanied President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on a high-level official working visit to Ankara, Republic of Türkiye, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s defence capabilities and deepening strategic partnerships. The visit, which began on 26 January…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and the Swiss government have expressed commitment to sustaining and strengthening their existing defence collaboration, with emphasis on non-kinetic approaches to addressing security challenges. This was disclosed on Thursday when the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Patrick Felix Egloff, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of civilians following reports of alleged civilian casualties arising from air operations conducted in Kurigi Village, Kontokoro District, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. In a statement in Abuja, the NAF said it had taken note of reports alleging that civilians were…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted claims circulating in a social media video by Lucky Udu Studio alleging neglect and poor welfare of Nigerian military personnel wounded in action. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the DHQ described the claims as misleading and inaccurate, stressing that the welfare of wounded personnel remains a top moral…

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), has inaugurated an 18-member committee to drive the reclamation of ungoverned spaces for economic viability and reposition the Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires and veterans for enhanced national security contributions. The inauguration, held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Ship House, Abuja, underscores the…

The Federal Government College (FGC) Warri is marking six decades of academic excellence, unity, and leadership development with the planned launch of a Technology and Innovation Centre for students as part of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The Global President of the Federal Government College Warri Old Students Association (FEGOCOWOSA), Dr. Godwin Amobi Alo, disclosed this…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has reported significant achievements in coordinated operations to neutralise terrorists, insurgents, bandits, and other criminal elements across the country for the week ending 23 January 2026. In a statement signed by Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, the military said these operations are intelligence-driven and conducted…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to a people-centric, ethically grounded and professionally accountable military. General Oluyede made this known on Monday during the opening ceremony of the Human Security and Gender Advisers Course at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC),…