Tag: history
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Defence Ministry Permanent Secretary Applauds MoD-HIP on HIV/AIDS, COVID-19 Response, Pledges Stronger Support

The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, has lauded the leadership and staff of the Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme (MoD-HIP) for their sustained dedication and professionalism in combating HIV/AIDS and other public health challenges, particularly among Armed Forces families. Pheelangwah gave the commendation during a familiarisation visit to the…
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Defence Ministry Pledges Enhanced Support For Nigerian Navy And Stronger Civil – Military collaboration

The Permanent Secretary, Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigerian Navy through enhanced support, improved readiness, and stronger Civil-Military collaboration. Mr Pheelangwah made this known during a familiarization visit to the Naval Headquarters on 17th March, 2026, where he commended the leadership…
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2027: Enugu on Right Path Under Mbah, Says CRPP, Commends Agricultural Reforms

The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP), Enugu State Chapter, has said Enugu State is on the right development path under the leadership of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, praising the administration’s performance and particularly commending reforms in the agricultural sector. In a press statement jointly signed by Chief Hon. Dr. Innocent Ezeoha, State Coordinator; Dr.…
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Musa Reiterates FG’s Commitment To Military’s Welfare

Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, (Rtd) has reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to ensuring that the Military, as well as their families are well taken care of, so as to diligently carry on with their national task of securing the nation. The Minister opined this during an Inter-denominational Service held on…
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FG Remembers Families Of Fallen Heroes, Retired And Serving Personnels

As part of the activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Defence, has organized a well-packaged programme for the families of serving, retired and fallen Officers in the three Services of the Nigerian Military. One of the event took place today Saturday, 10th January,…
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Hitch-Free Yuletide Celebrations: Hon. Adikibe Salutes Gov. Uzodimma, Commends Imo’s Resilience, Seeks Peace, Prayer, Unity

The festive season came alive with warmth and reflection as the Deputy National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and Executive Chairman of Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State, Hon. (Engr.) Ikenna Adikibe, shared a heartfelt Christmas goodwill message with the people of Imo State, celebrating their resilience while…
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Court to Hear FoI Case Against UNN Vice Chancellor, Prof Ortuanya, Over Alleged Contract Scandal

The Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to intervene in a dispute between the Citizens Right and Empowerment Advocacy Initiative (CREMA) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), along with its Vice Chancellor, Professor Simon Ortuanya. The case, filed on November 9, 2025, centers on allegations that contracts worth billions of naira were…
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Defence Minister Badaru Attends North-West Security Summit

Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, participated in the North-West Zonal Security Summit held at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Hall, Kaduna. The event was organized by the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on National Security to foster dialogue on security challenges and collaborative solutions within the region. In his keynote goodwill message, Minister…
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Full Text of the Communiqué Of the National Political Summit on Credible Elections and Political Stability of Nigeria

COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE NATIONAL POLITICAL SUMMIT ON CREDIBLE ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL STABILITY OF NIGERIA, HELD ON TUESDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER, 2025 AT THE CONFERENCE HALL, NICON LUXURY HOTEL, TAFAWA BALEWA WAY, FCT ABUJA Preamble The National Political Summit, 2025 was convened by the National Consultative Front (NCFront) in conjunction with the Labour & Civil Society Front…
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Obaigbena Unveils ‘Lekeelekee’ to Break Western, Chinese Grip on Global Media

Nduka Obaigbena, founding Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News Channel, on Thursday delivered a rousing address at the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference in Abuja, calling on Nigerian editors to defend democracy, embrace artificial intelligence, and reclaim Africa’s place in global media distribution. Addressing more than 500 editors, policymakers, and diplomats…
