The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Monday declared open an Executive Capacity Building Workshop for the top leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, with a call for sharper, faster, and more innovative leadership in tackling Nigeria’s complex and fast-evolving security challenges. The one-day workshop, held at the Police Resource Centre, Abuja, was…

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have expressed deep concern over the Federal Government’s temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts, warning that the policy is hurting smallholder farmers, women, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The concerns were raised at a town hall meeting organized by the Network of Practical…

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of six suspects in connection with the deadly attack on Police Tactical Teams in Benue State. The incident, carried out by suspected armed herdsmen and local militias at Agu Centre in Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Area, occurred on Friday, September 19, 2025. Three police officers were killed in…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that an ordnance explosion occurred at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) facility in Kaduna on Saturday morning, claiming one life and leaving several others injured. According to a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the incident happened while specialists were finalizing…

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, on Thursday held a high-level bilateral meeting with China’s Minister of the Department of Equipment and Development, Air Chief Marshal Xu Xueqiang, on the sidelines of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in defence technology transfer, indigenous military production, and broader…

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, is attending the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum in China, which opened on Wednesday, 17th September 2025. The high-level security and defence dialogue has brought together military leaders and policymakers from more than 100 countries, including Singapore, Russia, France, Vietnam, Brazil, and Nigeria, alongside representatives of international…

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Hashimu Argungu, mni, has stressed the need for Nigerian police officers to deepen their understanding of the law, police orders, and professional ethics, while also cultivating attributes of efficiency, courtesy, tact, integrity, and impartiality. Argungu made the remarks in Abuja on…

The Minister of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, has commended the Namibian Command and Staff College for its role in promoting defence education and fostering regional cooperation across Africa. The Minister gave the commendation on Tuesday when he received a 26-member delegation from the Namibian Command and Staff College (Course 05/2025), led by the…

The Nigeria Union of Petroluem and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, yesterday, described allegation of collections at the depots as a bkackmail calculated to tarnish the good image of the union and bias public opinion against them. The union, which is smarting from disagreement with Dangote Refineries over unionization stated unequivocally that there are lots of…

The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has felicitated with His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday and 22nd anniversary on the throne. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the Dabban family and the people…

The Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) has organized a Personal Development Training for members of the Defence Non-Commissioned Officers’ Wives Association with a focus on balancing intentional parenting, entrepreneurship, and personal well-being. Declaring the programme open in Abuja, the President of DEPOWA, Mrs. Oghogho Musa, said the training was conceived as part of…

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has announced a new set of strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s agricultural research system, with a focus on governance, institutional capacity, and innovation. Speaking at the maiden edition of the National Stakeholders’ Forum on Agricultural Research Capabilities held in Abuja on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has commended troops of the 130 Battalion and 341 Artillery Regiment in Ogoja, Cross River State, for their dedication to national security and urged them to remain resolute in the service of the nation. General Oluyede gave the commendation on Tuesday, September 9, during an…

It is already a week, and your unexpected and shocking departure still looks like a dream. How I wish it is? When the news hovered without confirmation last week Sunday, there was panick and confusion. Many refused or chose not to believe it,others went into prayers demanding heavenly intervention. I am really finding it difficult…

The Defence Headquarters has announced plans to stage the Fourth Edition of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Unity Basketball Championship (South-West Zone), scheduled to hold in Lagos from September 30 to October 5, 2025. The tournament, which will take place at the National Stadium and Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, is part of the CDS’…