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Innovative policies responsible for improved education quality in Command Sec. Schools—Cdr.

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Innovative policies responsible for improved education quality in Command Sec. Schools—Cdr.   R) Corps Commander, Education NA, Maj.-Gen. Bello Tsoho with Maj.-Gen. Kola Ogunkoya. Lagos, Jan.19, 2025 The Nigerian Army says innovative policies have improved the quality of teaching and learning in all its Command Secondary Schools nationwide. The Corps Commander, Education, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Bello Tsoho, said this on Saturday at the West African Social Activities (WASA) 2024, held at the Command Children School Barracks Sports ground, Yaba, Lagos. According to him, WASA is held annually to celebrate the rich African heritage and the cherished tradition of the Nigerian Army. “It equally provides representation, strengthens bonds and fosters comaradarei among personnel and their families,” Tsoho said. The commander listed some of the innovative policies to include the implementation of 40 students per class, harmonisation of scheme of work and integration of curricular activitie...

COAS assures commitment to infrastructure development in Nigerian Army

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  COAS assures commitment to infrastructure development in Nigerian Army    Maj.-Gen. Adesina handing over to one of the beneficiaries, MWO Anthony Aborisade. Lagos, Jan.17, 2025 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has assured the Nigerian Army of more infrastructure, human resources and technology development. Oluyede said this on Thursday at the Commissioning of the newly constructed Soldiers Transit Accommodation at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, Abalti Barracks, Surulere, Lagos. Oluyede, represented by the Corps Commander, Signals, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Gbemiga Adesina, said his commitment to modernise the army was unwavering. He said investment in the Nigerian Army would make it a force able to meet the dynamic security challenges of the 21st century. “Through these investments, we are fulfilling our responsibility to provide our troops with the best facilities and environment to carry out their missions successfully. “This impressive edific...

FOC says Nigeria, Indian bilateral relationship important as regards trade, industry, others

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  FOC says Nigeria, Indian bilateral relationship important as regards trade, industry, others  Jan.15, 2025 The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Micheal Oamen has emphasised the importance of the Nigeria, India relationship which span over decades and cut across various sectors ranging from trade, industry education and military cooperation. Oamen said this in a statement signed by the Western Naval Commands spokesperson, Cdr. Abdulrasheed Ahmed on Wednesday. In the statement, the FOC said that the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla heartily welcomed the Commanding Officer of Indian Navy Ship (INS) Tushil, Capt. Peter Varghese and his ship's company. The statement also said that the FOC and other dignitaries were hosted to a Cocktail reception onboard INS Tushil on Monday. "The missile frigate ship was here in Lagos, Nigeria on a port call on its maiden voyage to India, after it was launched in Russia," it said. Highlig...

Indian Navy Ship Tushil first foreign ship visiting Nigerian Navy in 2025

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  Indian Navy Ship Tushil first foreign ship visiting Nigerian Navy in 2025 Jan. 15, 2025 The Indian Navy Ship (INS) TUSHIL arrived in Lagos on Sunday for a flag-showing visit to Nigeria as well as the first Man O War ship to pay a port call to Lagos in 2025. The spokesperson for the Western Naval Command, Cdr. Abdulrasheed Ahmed said this in a statement on Wednesday. According to Ahmed INS TUSHIL is a Krivak III class stealth-guided missile frigate. "It is on her maiden voyage from the launching port of Kaliningrad, Russia Federation, to Karwar, India, her home base," he said. The spokesperson added that the Commanding Officer of the ship, Capt. Peter Varghese was formally welcomed by the Nigerian Navy party led by Capt. AA Raji  He said that Ms Vartika Rawat, Ag High Commissioner of India in Nigeria and Col. Rowi Singh, Indian Defence Attache in Nigeria were also present. Others at the reception ceremony were an Indian school in Lagos, students and some members of the India...

Use your skills to work in 2025, Bishop urges Nigerians

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  The General Superintendent, Holy Spirit Mission, also known as the Happy Family Nation, Bishop Charles Ighele, has urged Nigerians to face  2025  with resilience by learning skills that will boost their earning capacity. Ighele said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. He also advised Nigerians to be contented and not fight themselves while trying to survive in  2025 . “My appeal to Nigerians is that they should face the new year with resilience. “Things are tough and I appeal to citizens not to fight themselves while struggling to survive. “Instead, they should identify their areas of skill and educate themselves in the area of their God’s given ability. “They should use their skills to  work and develop a spirit of contentment and at the same time have a God fearing ambition to rise in life,” he said. Ighele who expressed displeasure over the educational system in the country, said that primary and second...

NAFRC commandant salutes effort of soldiers, appreciates veterans contributions

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  BASA: NAFRC commandant salutes effort of soldiers, appreciates veterans contributions  M) AOC, Logistics Command, AVM Ademuwagun and SGH, AVM Mamman declaring BASA open. Jan.5, 2024  The Commandant, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), AVM Bashir Mamman has appreciated the sacrifices of veterans to our fatherland and their contributions to the sustenance of peace in the country. Mamman, during the Logistics Command Base Socio-Cultural Day (BASA) on Saturday also appreciated the efforts of soldiers and officers involved in several military operations in and outside the country. Mamman was the Special Guest of Honour (SGH) at the Logistics Command Base Socio-Cultural Day held in Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, Lagos State. He called on Nigerians to not forget the inestimable contribution of combatant veterans whose sacrifices in upholding the national integrity of this great nation to not be in vain. "Their gallantry and acts of bravery will continue to be...

CAS describes veterans as encyclopedia of knowledge

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 CAS describes veterans as encyclopedia of knowledge  Lagos, Jan.4, 2025 The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Abubakar Hasan on Saturday described veterans as an encyclopedia of knowledge that could still be used to effect positive changes in the society. Hasan said this during a CAS parley with veterans which held at Logistics Command, NAF, Lagos State. The Nigerian Air Force Secretary, AVM Ahmed Bakari represented the CAS at the event. The CAS said that the NAF had created the Air Power Centre of Excellence where everything pertaining to airpower would be studied. "The Air Power Centre of Excellence is supposed to be that melting point for serving officers and retired officers and men to bring their expertise and knowledge to bare. "So, this is where we will need the expertise of our veterans. This will be the time they can start indicating where they can provide certain expertise regarding the centre. "I am sure that once this initiative takes off fully, it will d...