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By Abdul Lauya The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the military’s commitment to ending insurgency in North-East Nigeria. General Musa made the assurance during an operational visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri. He announced plans to inject more platforms and combat enablers into the theatre to boost operational efficiency. The CDS, after being briefed on recent developments in the region, urged troops to intensify aggression against Boko Haram terrorists. He emphasized that the military must act with tenacity, as Nigerians view them as the nation’s…

By Abdul Lauya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel to Rome on Saturday to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. The president’s visit comes at the invitation of the newly elected pontiff, who will be formally installed on Sunday, May 18, at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected 27 days after the death of Pope Francis on April 21. In an invitation conveyed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Pope emphasized the significance of Tinubu’s presence at this crucial moment for the Church and a world facing numerous crises. Pope…

By Abdul Lauya The Joint Administration and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will reconduct the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 379,997 candidates affected by technical issues in Lagos and the South East. Registrar Prof. Is-haq Oloyede announced the decision during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. He said 206,610 candidates in 65 Lagos centres and 173,387 in 92 South East centres were affected. Oloyede blamed the disruption on what he described as a “sabotage” of the 2025 UTME. He took full responsibility and issued a public apology on behalf of the Board. Affected candidates will begin receiving rescheduling messages starting…

By Abdul Lauya The Joint Administration and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will reconduct the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 379,997 candidates affected by technical issues in Lagos and the South East. Registrar Prof. Is-haq Oloyede announced the decision during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. He said 206,610 candidates in 65 Lagos centres and 173,387 in 92 South East centres were affected. Oloyede blamed the disruption on what he described as a “sabotage” of the 2025 UTME. He took full responsibility and issued a public apology on behalf of the Board. Affected candidates will begin receiving rescheduling messages starting…

By Abdul Lauya The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Christopher Musa, has assured Nigerians of the military’s renewed commitment to pursuing all terrorists and restoring peace across the country. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Musa made this known at the Defence Headquarters Psychological Operations Workshop held on Wednesday in Abuja. The event was themed “Defence Headquarters Influence Operations: Optimising Psychological Operations for Efficiency in a Joint Environment.” Gen Musa emphasized the importance of enhancing non-kinetic strategies, particularly psychological operations, to support ongoing military efforts. He said modern warfare requires influencing perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours to gain…

By Abdul Lauya In response to widespread illegal occupation of forests by bandits and terror groups for criminal activities, President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a National Forest Guards Unit. The guards will operate in 1,129 forests across the country. They are to be well trained and armed for their mission. Their main task is to flush out terrorists and bandits. The forests have long served as hideouts for criminal gangs. Recruitment is a joint effort between federal and state governments. Thousands of young Nigerians are expected to be hired. The Office of the National Security Adviser will…

By Abdul Lauya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Gombe APC Chairman, Mr. Nitte K. Amangal, as Chairman of the Board of the Lake Chad Research Institute, Maiduguri. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya congratulated Mr. Amangal on the appointment. He described it as a well-deserved recognition of Amangal’s leadership and administrative capacity. In a statement issued by his media aide, Ismaila Misilli, the governor commended President Tinubu for the decision. “This appointment is not only a personal honour to Mr. Amangal but also a source of pride for Gombe State,” the governor stated. He said Amangal’s experience would benefit the institute…

By Abdul Lauya Ace comedienne, Helen Paul, has secured a role in Big Brother Naija Season 10. The stand-up comedienne turned-lecturer had earlier expressed interest in co-hosting the show alongside Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. What began as a lighthearted comment soon went viral on social media. Helen Paul said she made the wish publicly, not expecting it to gain attention. “I grabbed this one with my full chest,” she said in a celebratory tone.She emphasized the power of speaking positively about one’s aspirations. The show’s organizers responded to her viral wish by offering her a role. Helen expressed excitement and gratitude for…

By Abdul Lauya The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has cemented a partnership with D7G Company Limited to revamp local production of military hardware. DICON spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Haruna Mohammed Sani, in a statement said the collaboration aims to actualize the dream of a Military Industrial Complex. Director General, DICON, Major General Babatunde Ibrahim Alaya, said the partnership will enhance production of arms, ammunition, and other military hardware, promoting self-sufficiency and reliance on indigenous production. D7G CEO Osman Chennar assured that the partnership will usher Nigeria into a new era of local production of military hardware, leveraging DICON’s production…

By Abdul Lauya The Vice Chancellor of Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN), Professor Christopher Bankole Ndubusi Ogbogbo, visited the Naval Outpost (NOPO) in Onitsha to explore deeper collaboration. In a statement issued by the Institution’s Spokesperson, Makut Alfred Mashat, Professor Ogbogbo and his team were received by Captain MD Jarma, Commanding Officer of the Naval Outpost. Captain Jarma acknowledged the existing partnership, especially the naval support provided during university events. The Vice Chancellor expressed appreciation and proposed expanding cooperation through joint research and development on national security. The visit featured a symbolic exchange of plaques between the university and the…