Security

Official Working Visit: Badaru Tours Nigerian Military Formation in Kano

By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence,  Muhammed Badaru Abubabar, toured some Military formation facilities in Kano State over the weekend.A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations says among the places visited  include: the 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Bukavo Baracks Kano, Nigeran Air force 455 Base Kano and Nigerian Navy… Continue reading Official Working Visit: Badaru Tours Nigerian Military Formation in Kano

APPOINTMENTS

Rear Admiral Olugbode Appointed Hydrographer of the Federation and  CEO  National Hydrographic Agency

By Ada Nkong …His appointment is well deserved- Matawalle. Minister of State for Defence,  Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has described the appointment of Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode as the Hydrographer of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydrographic Agency by Mr. President as a well deserved one owing to his high level… Continue reading Rear Admiral Olugbode Appointed Hydrographer of the Federation and  CEO  National Hydrographic Agency

Security

Defence Minister Commends Nigerian Military Efforts

By Ada Nkong …Says their efforts to secure the nation is heroic Minister of Defence,  Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has commended the sacrifice and patriotism of the Nigerian Armed Forces adding that their relentless efforts to secure the nation from banditry , insurgency and other criminal acts is heroic.   A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike… Continue reading Defence Minister Commends Nigerian Military Efforts

Transportation

National Local Transport Policy: FG Moves to Strengthen Connectivity, Inclusivity

By Ada Nkong The importance of transportation in the nation's economy cannot be overemphasized. To this end, the ministry of transportation has come up with a land transport policy that will by extension compliment the national development policy and bring about infrastructural development of well driven.At the validation meeting attended by stakeholders from different arms… Continue reading National Local Transport Policy: FG Moves to Strengthen Connectivity, Inclusivity

Security

APPROVED 2024 BUDGET WILL ENSURE EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF DHML- MATAWALLE

By Ada Nkong Minister of State for Defence,  Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle  has disclosed that the budget 2024 of the Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML) will ensure effective operation in support of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, director information and public relations says the Minister stated this during the… Continue reading APPROVED 2024 BUDGET WILL ENSURE EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF DHML- MATAWALLE

Security

Okuama Military Attack: Killing of Military Personnel on Peace Mission by Irate Youth Unacceptable- Defence Ministers

By Ada Nkong …. Say perpetrators must be brought to book Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubabar and the Minister of state for Defence Dr Muhammed Bello Matawalle, has condemned in its totality the heinous attack on the Military personnel during a rescue mission of the 181 Amphibious Battalion in Okuama Community Ughelli South Local… Continue reading Okuama Military Attack: Killing of Military Personnel on Peace Mission by Irate Youth Unacceptable- Defence Ministers

Transportation

Ministry of Transportation Debunks Allegations on Portharcourt -Calabar-Enugu-Calabar Rail Project

By Ada Nkong Following reports on social media raising brows at the choice of company for the Portharcourt -Calabar-Enugu-Abuja rail project, the ministry of transportation says the attraction of the British African Business Alliance (BABA) a UK based company is the BABA/MPH’s initiative to achieve 100% private sector funding for the project ‘with no loans… Continue reading Ministry of Transportation Debunks Allegations on Portharcourt -Calabar-Enugu-Calabar Rail Project

HUMAN INTEREST

NUJ FCT Mourns Sport Journalist, Albert Akota

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has expressed shock over the death of Chairman of Peoples Daily Chapel of NUJ FCT Council describing it as a great loss to the union and journalism profession.In a statement released Sunday in Abuja, jointly signed by Comrades Osaretin Osadebamwen and Ochiaka Ugwu, Chairman… Continue reading NUJ FCT Mourns Sport Journalist, Albert Akota

Security

SITUATION REPORT ON THE ATTACK AND KILLING OF MILITARY PERSONNEL ON PEACE MISSION BY OKUAMA COMMUNITY

The troops of 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State While on peace mission to OkUOMA community in BOMADI LGA of Delta State were surrounded by some community youths and killed on Thursday, 14 March, 2024. The unfortunate incident occurred when the troops responded to a distress call after the communal crisis… Continue reading SITUATION REPORT ON THE ATTACK AND KILLING OF MILITARY PERSONNEL ON PEACE MISSION BY OKUAMA COMMUNITY