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  NAFRC Commandant commends Naval Dockyard for the ability to build ships Lagos, Dec.19, 2025 The Commandant, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) AVM Nnaemeka Ilo has commended the Naval Dockyard Ltd. for being able to build ships from scratch to finish. Ilo made the commendation on Thursday as the Special Guest of Honour at the Naval Dockyard Ltd. Dinner and Award Night 2025 which held at the Naval Dockyard Ltd., Victoria Island, Lagos State. The commandant who just took over the mantle of leadership from AVM Bashir Mamman said that he was marveled at the level of development as his first time at the Yard. "It is my first time coming here and I what I see here reminds me of the power of teamwork, dedication and passion that drives humanity. "If we as Nigerians can build a ship from scratch to finish, you can truly say that we are special people. "And this can only be achieved through teamwork, cooperation and dedicated drive," he said. The commandant ...

 Navy hands over seized rice to Customs Lagos, Dec.19, 2025 The Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT has handed over 58 bags of seized foreign parboiled rice to the Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service.   This is contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the Base Information Officer, Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim.   Ibrahim said the contraband was intercepted on Aug. 31, 2025 by the NNS BEECROFT patrol team stationed at Liverpool, Apapa.   Commander NNS BEECROFT, Rear Adm. Paul Nimmyel, said the interception formed part of concerted efforts to curb illegal activities.   He said operatives, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted two wooden boats carrying 58 bags of suspected smuggled foreign parboiled rice.   He said: “However, the suspects abandoned the boats on sighting the patrol team.   “The Nigerian Navy abhors all forms of maritime crime, particularly contraband smuggling within Nigeria’s coastal waters.   “We remain committed to wo...

COAS to prioritise personnel training for improved operational outcomes Lagos, Dec. 19, 2025 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has said that more emphasis will be placed on training of personnel to achieve desired operational outcomes. Shaibu said this on Thursday at the closing ceremony of the COAS Annual Conference 2025 which held on Dec. 15 to Dec. 18 at Nebo Hall, Abalti Barracks, Ojuelegba, Lagos State. He said that the conference was to serve as a medium to critically assess the Nigerian Army’s operational and administrative performance throughout 2025 with a view to consolidating plans for 2026. “Arising from our deliberations, the Nigerian Army will immediately begin to rejig its training, operations and other administrative and logistics concerns. “This is to further align with my command philosophy which aims to advance the transformation of the Nigerian Army into a more professional, adaptable, combat-ready and resilient force capable of decisively disch...

The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria will on Saturday inaugurate the Board of Trustees (BoT) of its newly established Ansar-Ud-Deen Foundation. The inauguration, scheduled for Dec. 13 at La Scala Restaurant, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, is part of efforts to further strengthen the Society’s faith-based and community development initiatives. The Society said the Foundation would provide a structured and sustainable platform for its century-long contributions to education, moral upbringing and social support across communities. President of the Society, Prince Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, said the Foundation would focus on education, healthcare, youth empowerment and community development, adding that its operations would be guided by Qur’anic principles of charity, fairness and compassion. Kazeem said the Board of Trustees would comprise individuals of proven integrity and commitment to service, and would act as custodians of the Foundation’s long-term vision. He said one of the Board’s...

 Shakara Trybe to unveil Nigeria’s first 30-foot Christmas tree made from Nigerian fabrics Dec. 12, 2025 This Detty December, Lagos will witness a cultural milestone, the unveiling of the first-ever 30-foot Christmas tree made entirely from Nigerian fabrics, a groundbreaking installation designed to celebrate sustainability, unity, fashion, and community spirit happening on Christmas Eve, the 24th December at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan Lagos Island. Spearheaded by Culture Influencer, Media Personality and Fashion Entrepreneur, Ebunoluwa “ebbiekikz” Dosumu, the founder of Shakara Trybe, the tree is made from hundreds of donated fabrics Aso-oke, Ankara, Adire, George, lace and more crowd sourced from families across the country each piece carrying its own memory, its own tribe, and making it a community project at its core.  Together, they form a towering masterpiece that reinforce a simple truth: fashion is one of the strongest threads that bind...

 COAS hails troops for swift role in safeguarding Benin’s democracy COAS addressing troops of 65 Battalion at Bonny Cantonment, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday   Lagos, Dec. 11, 2025 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has praised 81 Division officers for their rapid mobilisation to help protect democracy in the Republic of Benin.   Shaibu gave the commendation on Wednesday while addressing troops of 65 Battalion at Bonny Cantonment on Victoria Island, Lagos.   Reelzznewzz24 recalls that an attempted coup to oust Benin’s President was foiled on Sunday.   Shaibu said the troops’ prompt reaction to orders reflected the true spirit of soldiering.   “Once the instruction was issued, the General Staff mobilised quickly and ensured the mission was executed effectively.   “I say congratulations to all of you. Listen to your officers. They will lead you well. Follow instructions and uphold the soldier’s creed and our core values.   “Stay ...