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Joint Security Forces Crush Boko Haram Infiltration Plot in Maiduguri

Defence2 hours ago

Joint Security Forces Crush Boko Haram Infiltration Plot in Maiduguri

Joint Security Forces Crush Boko Haram Infiltration Plot in Maiduguri By Tada Jutha, Maiduguri Joint security forces in Borno State...

UNICEF, Federal Information Ministry Train Journalists on Ethical Reporting of Children’s Issues

UNICEF, Federal Information Ministry Train Journalists on Ethical Reporting of Children’s Issues

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UNICEF, Federal Information Ministry Train Journalists on Ethical Reporting of Children’s Issues

APC Chairman Urges Peaceful Celebrations, Calls for Reflection During Lent, Ramadan

APC Chairman Urges Peaceful Celebrations, Calls for Reflection During Lent, Ramadan

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APC Chairman Urges Peaceful Celebrations, Calls for Reflection During Lent, Ramadan

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Dangote Launches Landmark ₦1 Trillion Scholarship Scheme to Support 1.3 Million Nigerian Students

Dangote Launches Landmark ₦1 Trillion Scholarship Scheme to Support 1.3 Million Nigerian Students

Education3 months ago

Dangote Launches Landmark ₦1 Trillion Scholarship Scheme to Support 1.3 Million Nigerian Students

NGX Ends Week in the Green as ₦1.54 Trillion Boosts Investors’ Fortunes

NGX Ends Week in the Green as ₦1.54 Trillion Boosts Investors’ Fortunes

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NGX Ends Week in the Green as ₦1.54 Trillion Boosts Investors’ Fortunes

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Formal Rebuttal to the Recent Interview Granted by Retired Major General Ali Keffi on Arise TV

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Gombe Shines Again, Ranks Second in Northeast at 2025 PHC Leadership Challenge

NSGF names Ezekiel Gomos as Director-General, setting the stage for stronger regional collaboration

NSGF names Ezekiel Gomos as Director-General, setting the stage for stronger regional collaboration

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NSGF names Ezekiel Gomos as Director-General, setting stage for stronger regional collaboration

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Lassa Fever Infects Six Health Workers in One Week as Nigeria Records 65 New Cases

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Lassa Fever Infects Six Health Workers in One Week as Nigeria Records 65 New Cases

Heavy Security Presence Deployed in Alkaleri as Police Move to Crush Kidnapping, Banditry

Police Intensify Security Review in Borno Border Communities, Black Spot Areas

Zulum Declares 10-Day Prayers, Fasting to End Terror, Kidnappings in Borno

Zulum Approves Recruitment of 473 Health Workers, Introduces Full Rural Allowance for Doctors in Borno

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KEPYO Urges Patriotism Amid Controversy Over Teacher’s Ramadan Palliative Video

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Council of Legal Education Approves Al-Ansar, 113 Universities to Run Law Programmes in Nigeria

UNICEF, Gombe Government Step Up Support for Over 7,000 Displaced Persons from Bauchi

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UNICEF, Gombe Government Step Up Support for Over 7,000 Displaced Persons from Bauchi

NAWOJ, UNICEF Rally Rural Women in Bauchi to Defend Rights, Promote Health, Justice

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NAWOJ, UNICEF Rally Rural Women in Bauchi to Defend Rights, Promote Health, Justice

Babangida Advocates Better Funding, Welfare for Military Veterans and Fallen Heroes’ Families

Defence3 days ago

Babangida Advocates Better Funding, Welfare for Military Veterans, Fallen Heroes’ Families

Former Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has called for improved funding and stronger welfare support for Nigerian military veterans and families of fallen soldiers. Babangida made the call when the National Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Ms Morenike Henry, led members of the Legion’s leadership on a courtesy visit to him at his residence in Minna, Niger. This is contained in a statement by Mr Oloriegbe David, Legions Media Officer, on Friday in Abuja. Babangida acknowledged the challenges raised by the Legion and assured the delegation that he would reach out to relevant authorities to explore ways of addressing the welfare concerns affecting veterans. The former military president also commended the leadership of the Nigerian Legion for its commitment to promoting the welfare and recognition of retired military personnel. According to him, the sacrifices made by veterans in the defence of the nation must not be overlooked. Earlier, Ms Henry highlighted some of the major challenges confronting veterans, including inadequate medical assistance, limited funding for healthcare and the economic hardship faced by widows of soldiers who lost their lives in active service. She appealed for support to secure financial assistance equivalent to five to six months’ salary for the widows to help them establish small businesses and improve their livelihoods. Henry noted that many soldiers enlisted at a young age and often face limited support structures after retirement or death in service. The Legion chairman also reiterated her advocacy for the establishment of a Ministry of Veterans Affairs to provide structured and sustainable support for retired military personnel. In another engagement, the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lt.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye, urged the leadership of the Legion against staging protests in pursuit of their demands. Undiandeye commended the initiative to establish a Ministry of Veterans Affairs and emphasised the importance of transparency in the utilisation of funds. He urged the leadership of the Legion to prioritise programmes that directly impact the welfare of veterans. The defence intelligence chief stressed that constructive engagement with relevant government authorities remained the most effective approach to securing funding and policy support. In her response, the Chairman of the Legion, expressed appreciation to the CDI for his support towards the successful hosting of the Nigerian Legion Council meeting.

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Troops Foil Coordinated Terrorist Assaults on Azir Bridge, Banki Bases in Borno

A tribute to Dr Langa Hassan Bangunji (JP) – an icon of Scholarship, Leadership and Community Service

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Gombe Governor Celebrates Promotion of Two State Indigenes to AIG Rank

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Army Reclaims Ngoshe After Fierce Battle Over 100 Abducted Residents Still Missing

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Terrorists Kill Resident, Rustle 1,400 Sheep in Borno Community

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