Year: 2026

The Nigerian Army has strongly refuted a publication by Sahara Reporters alleging that one Haruna Garba Gololo, also known as Garus Gololo, is a retired Nigerian Army General who was arrested in Abuja following comments reportedly critical of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a disclaimer issued on the matter, the Army described the report as false, misleading, and capable of creating wrong impressions about the military and its personnel structure. It categorically stated that the individual in question is neither a serving nor retired officer of the Nigerian Army and…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, has ordered an immediate and comprehensive security response following the reported kidnapping incident involving schoolchildren in Oyo State. This was disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, during the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s May 2026 operational briefing at Defence Headquarters on Wednesday in Abuja. Maj. Gen. Onoja stated that the CDS described the incident as a serious threat to civilian safety and national security, while extending sympathy to the affected families and the government and…

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, has graduated participants of the Senior and Mid-Level Officers Entrepreneurship and Management Course 18/2026, with a strong call for officers to embrace entrepreneurship, innovation and self-reliance as they transition from active military service to civilian life. The graduation ceremony, held on Tuesday, brought together senior military officers, facilitators, and development partners, including the EMPRETEC Nigeria Foundation, to celebrate the successful completion of the intensive training programme designed to equip officers with business and managerial competencies. The Special Guest of Honour, Rear…

The Nigerian Navy has said more than 2,200 Nigerians participated in its landmark “Sail with the Nigerian Navy” initiative held as part of activities marking the Navy’s 70th Anniversary celebrations. According to the Navy, the programme, conducted on Monday, opened naval ships to members of the public, allowing civilians to experience naval operations firsthand and gain insight into maritime security activities across the country. The initiative attracted massive nationwide interest, with over 18,000 applications submitted through an online registration platform. Successful applicants were selected through an electronic raffle process and…

The Federal Road Safety Corps has recorded a major success in its collaboration with the Dangote Group, following a 56 percent reduction in crashes involving Dangote trucks across the country. The improvement followed a Safety System Gap Analysis conducted by the FRSC on Dangote Cement Transport operations in September 2025, which identified several operational weaknesses affecting fleet safety. Speaking during an appreciation visit to the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja, the Head of Transport, Dangote Group, Mr. Murillo Silva, commended the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, for what he described as…

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency has described Nigerian children as the foundation of the country’s future, urged them to embrace patriotism, discipline, learning and good moral values as the nation marked the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. The position of the Director-General was conveyed in a statement issued by Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director, Communications and Media at the National Orientation Agency, to commemorate the annual celebration. In the statement, the NOA Director-General congratulated children across the country, describing them as the hope, strength and future of Nigeria. He called…