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Nigerian Army renovates 91 year old primary school in Sokoto

The Nigerian Army has renovated the 91 year old Magajin Rafi Model Primary School in Sokoto State under the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Civil Military Cooperation Scheme. The project was executed on the recommendation of Major General Abbas Idris, an alumnus of the school. At the inauguration on Saturday, Governor Ahmed Aliyu, represented by his deputy Idris Gobir, described the gesture as a powerful way of giving back and a major contribution to education in the state. Aliyu said primary education is the bedrock of development, shaping future leaders and determining long term success. He noted that Magajin Rafi Primary School has produced many prominent Nigerians, including senior military officers, politicians, technocrats and community leaders. The governor praised Idris as a true son of the state and a partner in the government’s efforts to improve education. Chief of […]

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Report: Why ex defence minister Badaru really resigned

Fresh details have emerged suggesting that former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, was pressured to resign not only over health concerns but also because of a long running rift with Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and mounting criticism of his handling of insecurity.​ Badaru, who was appointed defence minister in August 2023 after serving two terms as Jigawa State governor, formally resigned on Monday after about two years in office, with the Presidency announcing that he stepped down due to “poor health”, while President Bola Tinubu immediately swore in former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as his replacement.​ However, multiple senior defence ministry and military sources told Saturday Punch that a “frosty relationship” between Badaru and Matawalle had quietly destabilised parts of the ministry’s work for months, even though both men maintained a cordial […]

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 Panic as Bandits Abduct 6 Defence Ministry Directors, Kill 3 Youths in Nasarawa

There is panic in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service following the abduction of six directors from the Defence Ministry by gunmen along the Kabba-Lokoja highway while en route from Lagos to Abuja for official promotion exams. The victims—Mrs. Ngozi Ibeziakor, Mrs. C. Emeribe, Mrs. Helen Ezeakor, Mrs. C. Ladoye, Mrs. J. Onwuzurike, and Mrs. Catherine Essien—are all members of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, working at Command Day Secondary School, Ojo. The ambush, which occurred November 10, has sparked renewed fears for the safety of civil servants on national assignments. The Defence Ministry has mobilized security forces and launched urgent rescue efforts. Separately, three Migil youths from Duduguru in Keana Local Government Area, Nasarawa, were killed by bandits while passing news of a relative’s death. The rising insecurity has led communities to urge international powers to intervene, with […]

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Ghana Armed Forces to Recruit 12,000 Youth Over Four Years, Defence Minister Confirms

On June 19, 2025, Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah announced a large-scale recruitment initiative: the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will enlist 12,000 young Ghanaians over the next four years. The plan comes with full endorsement from President John Dramani Mahama. Objectives & Rationale The recruitment drive aims to: Empower youth with stable, disciplined career paths. Boost national security by fortifying GAF ranks. Combat unemployment through structured training and service. Dr. Boamah emphasized the importance of applicants being medically and physically fit, citing the rigours of military training—including the risks involved, as some recruits have previously died in training . Roll-Out Plan The recruitment will occur in phased intakes, averaging 3,000 recruits per year. An officer corps intake is planned in parallel with recruitment for enlisted soldiers. Application guidelines, fitness criteria, and schedules will be released on official GAF and […]

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GH¢3.7bn Debt Crisis Hits Defence Ministry, Food Suppliers Threaten to Halt Services

The Ghana Defence Ministry is currently facing a debt crisis, with a staggering GH¢3.7 billion in liabilities, which include debts to food suppliers and costs related to the procurement and repair of military equipment.One of the most pressing issues is the GH¢275 million owed to food suppliers, dating back 17 months, putting the sustenance of the Ghana Armed Forces at risk. These suppliers have warned that they may stop providing essential food supplies if the outstanding payments are not cleared, potentially disrupting the operations of the military.Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Defence Minister, addressed Parliament on the matter on March 21, 2025, confirming that the total debt includes not just food supplies, but also payments for equipment supplies, repairs, and machinery. He highlighted the severity of the situation, stating, “Mr. Speaker, we all know soldiers should not and must not […]

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