With global and regional threats rapidly evolving into complex hybrid warfare, the Nigeria Security Exhibition and Conference (NISECEXPO-DICON 2025) is set to provide a strategic platform for defence leaders, policymakers and security agencies to examine new security realities and strengthen national resilience. This was the focus of a pre-event press briefing addressed by the Chief…

A donation of 100 wheelchairs was made to persons living with disabilities in Adamawa State by Muhammad Inuwa Bassi, the Member representing Ganye Jada and Mayo-Belwa Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. The wheelchairs were distributed to beneficiaries from four local government areas, aiming to enhance mobility and support livelihoods. The distribution ceremony was attended…

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwa, has emphasized the importance of a conducive work environment in enhancing staff productivity. He made this statement during a familiarization tour of departments, offices, and facilities in the Ministry on December 1, 2025. Pheelangwa stressed that a good working environment is essential for staff well-being and…

The Northern Governors’ Forum has resolved to establish a Regional Security Fund to address the persistent security challenges facing the region. This decision was made during a meeting with Traditional Rulers from the region, held in Kaduna, Nigeria. The region has grappled with various security threats, including Boko Haram, ISWAP, banditry, kidnapping, farmer-herder clashes, and…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national education security through a strategic partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). This partnership aims to promote secure, inclusive, and technology-driven schooling across the country. Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, Chief of the Air Staff, emphasized the importance of collaboration between security…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as the new Minister of Defence. The nomination was conveyed in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following the resignation of the immediate past Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Monday. General Musa, who turns 58 on December…

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening national security as he joined stakeholders at the North-West Zonal Security Summit held on Saturday at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Hall in Kaduna. The summit, convened by the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on National Security, provided a platform for robust dialogue…

The Refreshing Word Christian Centre, Kubwa, on Sunday rounded off its annual convention and 20th anniversary celebration with a special thanksgiving service, where the Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Taiwo Adeeko, called on Christians to cultivate a lifestyle of heartfelt gratitude to God. Speaking during the Thanksgiving Service, Rev. Adeeko emphasized that thanksgiving is a vital…

The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Dabban Adamu, has called for increased and consistent funding to enhance the Council’s SERVICOM-driven service delivery efforts. Dr. Adamu made the appeal in Abuja during an advocacy visit by officials of SERVICOM to the Council’s leadership. He noted that inadequate funding had…

The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has called on newly graduated officers of the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) to uphold the highest standards of discipline, integrity and service to humanity as they join the ranks of the Nigeria Police Force. Gaidam made the charge during the convocation ceremony of Regular Courses 1 to…

The House of Representatives has reaffirmed that empowering key anti-corruption institutions — the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) — is vital to tackling corruption in the public sector and rebuilding citizens’ confidence in governance. Chairman of the House…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the Armed Forces of Nigeria have intensified nationwide military operations against terrorists, bandits, oil thieves, kidnappers, and other criminal groups, recording significant successes between November 17 and 26, 2025. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who released the weekly update, reaffirmed the military’s commitment to protecting lives…

The Nigerian Navy has announced the promotion of 127 senior officers to various ranks, marking a significant milestone in the service’s efforts to enhance its leadership and operational capabilities. The promotions, approved by the Navy Board on November 27, 2025, include 15 Commodores elevated to the rank of Rear Admiral, 31 Captains promoted to Commodore,…

In a major push to modernize and strengthen Nigeria’s livestock sector, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) convened a national multi-stakeholder workshop in Abuja on Thursday. The event aimed to validate the National Livestock Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework and harmonize the country’s livestock baseline data, a move described by experts as key to…

In a bid to recognise the sacrifices of retired policewomen, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has called on stakeholders across the country not to abandon female officers after service, but to leverage their wealth of experience for national development. The National Chairman of the PCRC, Alhaji Magaji Olaniyan Ibrahim, made the appeal in Abuja…