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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged personnel of the Nigerian Army Aviation to intensify operations aimed at the total annihilation of bandits and terrorists threatening the peace and security of the nation. General Shaibu gave the charge on Tuesday, while unveiling the Coordinator, NA Aviation Residence and new accommodation for officers and soldiers at Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja. The COAS said air power has become central to modern warfare and counter-insurgency operations. He noted that the Army Aviation plays a critical role in intelligence gathering, troop movement, medical evacuation, and precision strikes against criminal elements. “Your platforms must be used to dominate the airspace and deny bandits and terrorists freedom of action. I challenge you to ensure the total annihilation of these enemies of the state so that Nigerians can live in peace,” Shaibu stated. He added that the provision of decent accommodation for Aviation personnel aligns with the Army’s “Soldier First” policy, aimed at boosting morale and operational efficiency. He urged the troops to justify the investment by delivering decisive results in all theatres of operation. The COAS commended the Directorate of Procurement for timely delivery of the project and reaffirmed the Army Headquarters commitment to providing the Aviation arm with modern equipment and infrastructure. Delivering the vote of thanks on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Coordinator, Nigerian Army Aviation Command, Brigadier General Al-Amin Ibrahim, expressed profound appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff for his visionary leadership and commitment to personnel welfare. He noted that the commissioning of the residences reflects the COAS’ deliberate efforts to strengthen the Nigerian Army Aviation Command while reinforcing the transformation of the Nigerian Army into a highly professional, welfare-driven and operationally effective force capable of meeting Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated his commitment to the welfare of personnel of the Nigerian Army through the provision of...
Management of the Estate Primary School, Kontagora, Gwagwalada area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has graduated 274 pupils. The headmaster of the school, G. Moses...
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged young bloggers, online content creators and digital influencers to embrace ethical journalism, responsible storytelling and fact-based reporting as they shape public opinion in the digital age. A statement signed by special assistant on Media to the minister,Rabiu Ibrahim Tuesday said the stated this at the Niger state bloggers, online publishers and content developers forum held in Abuja. The minister said digital platforms offer enormous opportunities for innovation and civic engagement but must be used responsibly to promote truth, national unity and constructive public discourse. “There is no democracy that can thrive without a responsible media. You cannot carry freedom and abandon responsibility,” he said. He added that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration remain committed to protecting press freedom while encouraging ethical journalism. He urged bloggers and content creators to verify information before publication, reject misinformation and disinformation, avoid sensationalism, and use their platforms to educate, inspire and promote national development. Idris encouraged young Nigerians to see digital content creation not only as a source of income but also as a tool for civic engagement and nation-building, saying that ethical communication is essential to strengthening democracy and public trust.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Tuesday said the bold reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are repositioning Nigeria for long-term prosperity through growing economic stability, improved investor confidence and accelerated national development. The Minister stated this in Abuja while receiving the leadership of the APC Forum of Former Presiding Officers of State Houses of Assembly (FOPSHA), led by its chairman, Rt. Hon. Sen. Wasiu Esinlokun, during a courtesy visit to the ministry’s headquarters. A statement by special assistant on Media to the minister, Rabiu Ibrahim, stated that Idris commended the forum for its continued contribution to democratic governance and national development. He also assured the delegation that the federal government’s media organisations the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)—would provide coverage for the forum’s forthcoming National Executive Council and Board of Trustees meeting, in line with the ministry’s mandate to keep Nigerians accurately informed on matters of national importance. He said within three years, the Tinubu administration has implemented difficult but necessary reforms that are laying the foundation for sustainable economic growth. He cited key achievements to include the removal of fuel subsidy, foreign exchange reforms, improved fiscal capacity for the federal government and sub-national governments, expansion of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), growth in external reserves, improved Gross Domestic Product (GDP) performance, landmark infrastructure projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, as well as strengthened efforts to tackle insecurity. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took courageous decisions that previous administrations avoided for decades. Today, Nigeria is witnessing greater fiscal stability, improved investor confidence, enhanced infrastructure development and expanding opportunities for citizens. The foundation has been laid for a more prosperous future,” the minister said. The minister urged members of the forum to use their experience and grassroots reach to deepen public understanding of the Renewed Hope Agenda and the long-term benefits of the administration’s reforms. Earlier, Sen. Esinlokun said the forum’s visit was to brief the minister on its activities and seek the ministry’s support in publicising its forthcoming meeting, which will bring together former speakers of State Houses of Assembly, former governors, former ministers and distinguished senators.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the 33rd and first female president of...
Bandits have killed 22 people, injured two others and rustled 259 livestock in Jibia local government area of Katsina state16 months after a peace deal with...
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The Zamfara state Police Command Tuesday said it has rescued 11 people abducted by armed bandits following an attack on Gummi–Sokoto Road. The command’s Public Relations...
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto state, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has picked a federal lawmaker, representing Gwadabawa Illela federal constituency,...