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The Nigerian Army has scheduled a series of non-combat activities to mark its 162nd anniversary.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has announced a lineup of non-combat activities to mark the Nigerian Army’s 162nd anniversary.
Speaking at a press briefing held at Army Headquarters in Abuja, Oluyede—represented by the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Gold Chibuisi—reaffirmed the Army’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and upholding democratic values.
This year’s celebration is themed “Developing the Soldier First Concept: Imperative for Nigerian Army’s Transformation Drive.”
“In recent times, our country has faced significant threats from enemies of peace and agents of chaos who have brought terrorism to our borders and created various internal security challenges,” Oluyede noted.
He stressed that the Nigerian Army has consistently responded to these threats, preventing terrorists from disrupting the nation’s socio-cultural fabric or undermining its sovereignty.
“The Nigerian Army will remain resolute in its mission to secure the lives of Nigerians and protect our democracy,” he added.
According to him, the annual Army Day Celebration serves as a platform to reflect on the Army’s achievements and to strengthen partnerships with stakeholders in the pursuit of national security and development.
Highlighting the “Soldier First” approach, Oluyede emphasized the Army’s renewed focus on personnel welfare, innovation, civil-military cooperation, and technological advancement to enhance operational readiness.
A series of activities have been scheduled to commemorate the event:
Jumat prayers and interdenominational services already held as spiritual observances aligned with the Army’s motto, “Victory is from God Alone.”Commissioning of civil-military cooperation projects across Kaduna State.A golf tournament, medical outreach, and charity programmes by the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association.Public engagement sessions in secondary schools across Army formations nationwide.A public lecture at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, on July 5, followed by the COAS Annual Literary Competition award ceremony and a Gala Night at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Conference Centre, Murtala Mohammed Square, Kaduna.The grand finale on July 6 will feature a military parade, equipment exhibition, and the presentation of Chief of Army Staff Commendation Awards to outstanding personnel.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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