Category: Security

Speaker Abbas hails CDS Musa for prioritising troop welfare, commissions new military facilities in Abuja

Emporium Reporters

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, for making personnel welfare a cornerstone of his leadership and a driving force behind military effectiveness. Abbas gave the commendation during the commissioning of newly built officers’ accommodation at the Niger Barracks Extension and a link road connecting Mambilla Barracks with other defence facilities in Abuja.   He described the projects as a testament to visionary leadership that recognized welfare as pivotal to morale, cohesion, and operational performance within…

DHQ debunks coup rumour, says Independence parade cancellation misinterpreted

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports linking the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary to an alleged coup attempt, described such claims as false, malicious, and aimed at creating public tension. An online publication had insinuated that the Independence Day events were called off due to a purported plot within the military. The report also cited the recent arrest of sixteen officers currently under investigation by the military authorities. However, in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja and signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of…

Military scores major victories across Nigeria, reaffirms commitment to security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has applauded the gallantry, professionalism, and resilience of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) following major operational successes across the country’s key theatres in the past week.   Addressing Defence Correspondents at a bi-weekly briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, commended troops for their exceptional courage, discipline, and determination in combating terrorists, bandits, oil thieves, and other criminal elements across land, air, and maritime operations.   He said the latest operational breakthroughs reflected…

Nigeria’s security agencies reaffirm commitment to national safety …. As NOA clarifies Govt’s stance on negotiations with criminal groups

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant joint security briefing organized by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), key representatives from Nigeria’s security agencies came together to provide updates on the nation’s ongoing efforts to combat insecurity. The briefing, held at the NOA headquarters in Abuja, saw contributions from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigerian Army, and other security stakeholders, with all agencies reiterating their dedication to tackling various security challenges facing the country. The joint security briefing, a regular initiative by NOA in collaboration with security agencies, aimed to…

NSCDC CG advocates artificial intelligence for national asset protection

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi,has reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced national security, with a strong emphasis on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in safeguarding critical national infrastructure.   Delivering the maiden Strategic Security Lecture Series organized by the Institute for Peace, Security and Development Studies (IPSDS), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Audi spoke on the topic: “Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure: The Role of NSCDC.”  …

Nigerian Navy boosts Education infrastructure with new Six-Classroom Block at NNSS Abeokuta

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of its continued commitment to educational development and support for naval families and host communities, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral EI Ogalla, Admiralty Medal, has commissioned a newly constructed six-classroom block at the Nigerian Navy Secondary School (NNSS), Abeokuta. The commissioning was carried out on his behalf by the Chief of Administration, Rear Admiral GSM Aligwe. In his remarks, Rear Admiral Aligwe highlighted the Nigerian Navy’s strategic focus on human capital development, emphasizing that quality education remains a top priority. He noted that the…

16 military officers to face court martial over indiscipline, breach of service rules

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Sixteen officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria are set to face military justice following their arrest over acts of indiscipline and violations of service regulations, according to a statement released by signed Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information,Defence Headquarters on Saturday.   The officers were apprehended during a routine military exercise, with investigations revealing that many of them had expressed grievances over perceived career stagnation primarily attributed to repeated failures in promotion examinations and related issues.   Director of Defence Information, disclosed in the statement that some…

ARCN, Defence Headquarters strengthen ties to enhance food security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has initiated a partnership with the Defence Headquarters to bolster the nation’s food security and agricultural innovations. This move followed a courtesy visit by the ARCN Executive Secretary, Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, to the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on September 30, 2025. During the visit, Dr. Dabban emphasized the significance of food security in national stability, commending the military’s role in safeguarding farmers and supporting agricultural initiatives across the country. He stated, “A nation that cannot feed itself cannot fully secure itself. Our…

CDOWA marks Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary with compassionate outreach

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Civil Defence Officers’ Wives Association (CDOWA) has marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary with a compassionate outreach, empowering widows of fallen heroes and extended support to families in the Sauka community, Abuja. The initiative, led by CDOWA’s National President, Hajia Aisha Abubakar Audi, demonstrated the association’s commitment to honoring sacrifice with service and bringing hope to those in need. During the outreach, CDOWA distributed food items to widows and families in the Sauka community, providing essential support to those who need it most. The association also made a cash donation…

DEPOWA President unveils 38-Bed maternity centre at NDA Kaduna

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, on Thursday unveiled a newly constructed 38-bed maternity centre at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Hospital, Afaka, Kaduna State.   The project, which was initiated in January 2025 when Mrs Musa performed the groundbreaking ceremony, was built, equipped, and donated by members of the NDA 38 Regular Course (RC) Association. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, who is also a member and patron of the association, played a key role in its realization.…