The Governor of Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has congratulated the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya. Malam El-Rufai said that he wishes newly appointed COAS every success in taking the Nigerian Army to greater heights, building on the efforts of his predecessors, including Lt. …
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FG Commissions 450 Metric Tons Cassava Processing Plant In Rivers
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, has commissioned the cassava plant at Afam in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State. He said the processing plant will address the challenges of value addition of the crop in the value chain sub sector. Speaking during the …
Read More »National Association Of Poly Students To Disrupt Flights In Abuja
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has vowed to disrupt domestic and international flights at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from Monday if the Federal Government fails to reach an agreement with ASUP.
Read More »Forceful Retirement Of 10 Top Army Generals Looms As Farouk Yahaya Becomes COAS
There are at least 10 Major-Generals from the 35 and 36 Regular Courses still in the Nigerian Army according to records. About 10 Nigerian Army Major-Generals may have to retire from the service following the emergence of Major-General Farouk Yahaya as the 22nd Chief of the Army Staff. President Muhammadu …
Read More »Gani Adams: South-West Ready To Die In Pursuit Of Oduduwa Republic
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams on Thursday said the Yoruba nation agitators are ready to go any length, even die in the push to actualize the dream of Oduduwa Republic. According to him, the South-West reserves the legitimate right to struggle for Oodua Republic and some people are …
Read More »History Of Chief Of Army Staff Appointments From 1999 Till Date
HISTORY OF CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF APPOINTMENTS FROM 1999 TILL DATE PRESIDENT OLUSEGUN AREMU OBASANJO TENURE: 1999-2007 REGION: South West STATE: Ogun State RELIGION: Christian HIS CHIEF OF ARMY STAFFS 1. VICTOR MALU REGION: North Central RELIGION: Christian STATE: Benue State TENURE: 1999 – 2001 2. ALEXANDER OGOMUDIA REGION: South …
Read More »Profile Of Major-General Farouk Yahaya (Chief Of Army Staff)
STATE OF ORIGIN: SOKOTO STATE He speaks Arabic, English language, Hausa and Spanish fluently. He holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree in History and Masters Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy. Lieutenant 22nd September 1990 Captain 1994 Major 1998. Lieutenant Colonel 2003. Colonel 2008 Brigadier General 2013 Appointments held include: …
Read More »President Buhari Re-appoints Garba Abari, National Orientation Agency DG
President @MBuhari has reappointed Dr. Garba Abari as the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA). The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced the reappointment in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. The appointment, which took effect from 25 May, 2021, is for a final term …
Read More »Malian Military Frees Bah Ndaw And Moctar Ouane
Malian soldiers released transitional president Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane, arrested on Monday and who had “resigned” on Wednesday. “The Prime Minister and the transitional president were released last night around 1:30 am (local and GMT). We have kept our word,” said a military official on condition of …
Read More »Wike Commissions Roads In Akwa Ibom, Flags Off Petro-Chemicals Factory, Hospital
Gov Wike Commissions New Roads, Flag – Off New Petro-Chemicals Factory, Hospital In Akwa Ibom The Governor of Rivers State, Mr Nyesom Wike has commended the performance of Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, saying his legacy projects would create more employment opportunities for Akwa Ibom people. Mr …
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