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Gov. Zulum donates N30m to family of slain officer

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno donated N30 million to the family of late Lt.-Col. Thomas Alari, who lost his life in the ongoing counter insurgency operations against

Normalcy returns to Kuje after violent clash

Defence News Ng3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Normalcy returns to Kuje after viNormalcy has returned to Kuje Area Council of the FCT after a violent clash on Friday that claimed one life

Be security conscious, NYSC DG charges corps members in Zamfara

Defence News Ng3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), Brig.- Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed has urged corps members serving in Zamfara to be security conscious.

Retired General commends Tinubu’s support for military veterans

Defence News Ng3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Brig.-Gen. Funsho Oyeniyi (rtd), has commended President Bola Tinubu for his support to military veterans by increasing the pension of the Armed Forces and paying

Lake Chad forum recommits to regional stability, development effort

Defence News Ng3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Governors of the Lake Chad Basin region on Friday concluded the 5th forum, promising to consolidate efforts on peacebuilding for sustainable development. The Governors’ position

Security agencies begin profiling ‘pantaker’ markets’ operators in FCT

Defence News Ng3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have concluded plans to commence profiling of ‘panteker’ markets’ operators in the territory. Pantaker is a market

Lake Chad’s conflict displaces 6 million people in 1yr – UNFPA

Defence News Ng3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) on Friday said no fewer than six million people were displaced in the Lake Chad Basin region’s conflicts from January

Youth minister promises support for passage of Peace Corps Bill

Defence News Ng3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has promised to advocate for the swift passage and formal approval of the Peace Corps Bill. Olawande

We’re guilty as charged, docked jewelry thieves beg

Defence News Ng3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Two men, Kenneth Agwazin and Ayuba Pojti, on Friday pleaded guilty at a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan to participating in the stealing

Security agencies begin profiling ‘pantaker’ markets’ operators in FCT

Defence News Ng3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have concluded plans to commence profiling of ‘panteker’ markets’ operators in the territory. Pantaker is a market