Upscaling Military Operations: Imperative for National Security By Abdulsalam Mahmud

The tide of insecurity in the country is sweeping alarmingly. It has affected every strata of the nation’s economy. It has crippled many businesses and economic activities in States, across the federation. The education sector in some States are now what they are, owing to the spiral effect of various security challenges, plaguing the States. With schools and students at the mercy of kidnappers and bandits, it is only a matter of time before what is universally known as educational development (of the younger generation and youths) will take a…

CDS hosts new COAS, urges him to build on legacy

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor on Friday played host to the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya in his office, at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja. The CDS congratulated Maj Gen Yahaya on his appointment as the 22nd COAS, describing it as a well deserved appointment. The CDS also wished him a successful tenure in office as he assumed command. General Irabor further urged the new COAS to build on the legacy of his predecessor, particularly in the fight against insurgency…