Integrated Administrative Protocols Critical To Optimizing Medical Services, Troops’ Welfare – COAS The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has stressed that the optimization of medical services within the Nigerian Army is fundamentally dependent on the integration of standardized administrative protocols and robust inter-agency synergy. He made this known on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 while receiving the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML), Surgeon Rear Admiral Azeeze Bayo Afolayan (Rtd), during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The COAS noted that as the Nigerian Army continues to conduct complex…
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Army Refutes Welfare Allegations by Ex-Soldier Rotimi Olamilekan The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations made by a former soldier, Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as “Soja Boi,” describing his claims as misleading and unfounded. In a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army said Olamilekan was not dismissed for “speaking the truth” as claimed in a viral interview, but for repeated acts of indiscipline and violations of military regulations. According to the statement, his dismissal followed due process in line with the Armed Forces Act and existing codes of conduct. The Army noted…
Troops Neutralize Terrorists, Arrest Kidnapper And Dismantle Hideouts In Plateau In a decisive blow against insurgents troubling parts of Plateau State, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, operating under the special mandate of Operation WUTAN DAJI, have neutralized 2 suspected terrorists and dismantled several criminal hideouts during a series of intensive clearance operations in Wase Local Government Area. The coordinated mission, which was carried out on 4 April 2026, in partnership with local vigilantes, targeted known insurgent corridors across the Babangida, Adua, and Bokayi villages within the expansive Dutsen Zaki forest. While traversing the Babangida–Adua road, the joint force engaged in…
Dozens Feared Killed As Terrorists Attack Benue Not less than 30 people were killed in coordinated attacks by armed groups on Easter Sunday across parts of Benue and Kaduna states amid intensifying concerns over security failures under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The surge in deadly violence during the Easter period occurred with 34 people reportedly killed in communities in Benue and Southern Kaduna. Some of the victims included worshippers and residents who were attacked during religious observances. In Benue State, at least 17 people were killed in Mbalom, Gwer East Local Government Area, while in Kaduna State, no fewer than…
We Sent Alex Barber Out Of Nigeria Because He Created Division; Tinubu Govt Boasts The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has confirmed the expulsion of an American missionary, Alex Barber, accusing him of making inflammatory statements capable of inciting violence and deepening divisions, particularly in Plateau State. Abiodun Essiet, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (North Central), disclosed this during an interview with TVC on Monday, stating that Barber’s activities posed a serious threat to national unity. “Yeah, so we’ve realised what Alex Barber has done, so I must inform that Alex Barber is no…
Wema Bank Unveils New Jingle For ALAT: The Evolution Wema Bank has introduced a new jingle to mark the next phase of its digital banking journey, tagged the ALAT: The Evolution jingle. Designed to capture the energy of a smarter and more seamless banking experience, the jingle is bright, catchy, and full of life. It reflects a platform built to simply work, pairing sound with innovation as ALAT: The Evolution steps forward with enhanced features and a refreshed user experience. Everyday banking can often feel routine or even stressful, with multiple steps and delays slowing things down. The ALAT: The…
Seun Okinbaloye: Withdraw Remark, Tender Apology; NUJ Fires Wike The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) expresses its profound shock and outrage at the reckless and violent statement made by Minister Nyesom Wike against Channels Television journalist, Seun Okinbaloye. The Minister’s egregious threat, “If there’s anyway to break the screen, I would have shot him”, constitutes a direct and unacceptable attempt to intimidate and silence the press, thereby gravely undermining press freedom and the foundational principles of democracy in Nigeria. The NUJ had deliberately delayed issuing this statement, holding a sincere belief that Barrister Wike would, upon reflection, demonstrate immediate remorse…
Easter Reflection: When Faith Becomes Personality-Driven Easter Sunday 2026 will see millions of Christians gather in churches across the world, from expansive megachurch auditoriums equipped with advanced technology to modest chapels where worshippers rely on simple tools to share the experience. The celebration is marked by vibrant displays—viral social media clips, high-profile sermons, and even political references to the resurrection story. Yet beneath the spectacle lies a deeper concern: whether modern expressions of faith have shifted focus from the core message of Easter to the personalities delivering it. The Easter story itself is rooted in simplicity and disruption. According to…
EASTER SUNDAY: APC National Chairman Calls For Hope, Sacrifice, Unity And Prayers For Nigeria The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians across Nigeria and urged all citizens to embrace the timeless values of sacrifice, hope, peace, love, and national unity as the country marks the 2026 Easter celebration. In his Easter message to Nigerians, Professor Yilwatda described Easter as the cornerstone of the Christian faith and a season that powerfully reminds believers of the redemptive sacrifice, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to him, Easter is not…
Troops Of OPHK Neutralise Terrorists, Thwart Attacks, Arrest Terrorists, Disrupt Logistics Networks In North East Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained offensive operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, recording significant successes including the neutralisation of insurgents, arrest of suspects and disruption of logistics networks across the theatre of OPHK between 31 March and 4 April 2026. In a major operational breakthrough, troops of OPHK under Sector 2, deployed at Geidam, in conjunction with operatives of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) , acting on credible intelligence, engaged terrorist logistics suppliers near Geidam. Following a…