OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA: Troops of 6 Brigade Dislodge Bandits’ Hideouts, Recover Ammunition and Motorcycle in Taraba
Jalingo, Taraba State – October 5, 2025 In a decisive move against banditry and criminality, troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully conducted clearance operations targeting bandits’ enclaves in Takum and Ussa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Taraba State. The operations were part of the ongoing…
NEAZDP Yobe State Flags Off Malaria Prevention Drive Campaign Across Nine LGAs
Gashua, Yobe State , October 6, 2025 In a robust effort to accelerate integrated rural development and combat the persistent threat of malaria, the North East Arid Zone Development Programme (NEAZDP) of Yobe State, in collaboration with nine Local Government Areas (LGAs), has launched an extensive fumigation campaign targeting mosquito infestations. The official flag-off ceremony…
NAFDAC Strategises On Eliminating Trans-Fatty Acids; Launches Roadmap
Lagos, Nigeria — October 6, 2025 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has officially launched its Strategy and Roadmap for Trans-Fatty Acid (TFA) Regulation in Nigeria, reinforcing the country’s commitment to safeguarding public health by eliminating a significant dietary risk associated with heart disease, stroke, and premature death. At the…
Speaker Abbas Applauds Teachers, Pledges Support for Their Welfare and Education Quality
Abuja, October 6, 2025The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed the firm commitment of the 10th House to leverage legislative tools aimed at improving welfare packages for teachers and enhancing access to quality, affordable education across Nigeria.Speaking on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, Speaker Abbas congratulated Nigerian teachers for their…
President Tinubu Felicitates with Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Irabor, on 60th Birthday
Abuja, October 6, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to General Lucky Irabor, a retired army officer and former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), as he marks his 60th birthday.In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the President acknowledged General Irabor’s distinguished tenure as…
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Awards Golden Visas to 200 Outstanding Educators
Dubai, UAE – October 5, 2025In a landmark move to honor the pivotal role of teachers in shaping the future of the nation, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, has awarded Golden Visas to 200 exceptional educators across the emirate. The…
NIGERIAN ARMY REPRESENTS NATION AT INTERNATIONAL MATERIAL CORROSION SYMPOSIUM IN CHINA
Shenyang, China – October 5, 2025 The Nigerian Army has once again projected the nation’s image positively on the global scientific stage, as Brigadier General Sikiru Adepoju Mohammed, Director of Logistics at the National Defence College (NDC), represented Nigeria at the 2025 International Symposium on Material Corrosion and Protection for Belt and Road Countries and…
DG NYSC Visits 9 Brigade – Applauds Ongoing Transformation in TA Lagbaja Cantonment
Ikeja, Lagos State | October 4, 2025 The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseyi Nafiu, on October 3, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Commander of 9 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Olawale Matthew Oyekola, at the Headquarters 9 Brigade, located in TA Lagbaja Cantonment, Ikeja, Lagos.The…
OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA: Troops of 6 Brigade and Police Rescue Six Kidnap Victims in Taraba
Jalingo, Taraba State | October 4, 2025 In a significant breakthrough under the ongoing clearance operations in Taraba State, code-named Operation LAFIYA NAKOWA, troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), in a coordinated effort with the Nigeria Police, successfully rescued six kidnapped victims, including a child, during a daring early-morning…
Drug Discovery: Minister Directs Research Institutions to Support Groundbreaking Plant Molecule Brain Cancer Study
Abuja, Nigeria | October 5, 2025 In a decisive move to harness Nigeria’s natural resources for advanced medical breakthroughs, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has issued a directive to major federal research institutions to prioritize and support an emerging study focused on a promising plant-based compound with potential…