The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has praised the appointment of Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu as the first female Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). BEDC’s Managing Director, Jonathan Lawani, commended President Bola Tinubu for the decision, calling it a historic milestone. He said Ize-Iyamu’s achievement reflects resilience, visionary leadership,
The Nigerian Army says 260 middle cadre officers are taking the 2025 Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination. The examination, which began on Sunday, is being held at the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps Centre, Ihejirika Auditorium, in Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State. It is organised by the Training and Doctrine Command of the Army. President of
Momoh Abubakar Otuhuo, a former community leader and proprietor of Jamaatul Muslimeen Academy in Eika, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, is set to be arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) after being detained since 2022 without trial. A source told SaharaReporters on Monday that the DSS had contacted Momoh’s lawyer earlier
The Nigerian Military School (NMS) has marked its 67th Passing Out Parade in Zaria, Kaduna State, with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, charging the graduating boys to uphold discipline, resilience, and patriotism as guiding principles in their lives and service. In an address delivered on his behalf by the General Officer
The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Kogi State chapter, has paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Head of Service (HOS) in Lokoja, highlighting the association’s role in promoting literary excellence and reviving the reading culture in the State. Led by the chapter chairman, Mr. Y.J. Itopa, the delegation said their mission was
Nigeria’s public health agency has warned of a potential threat from Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease, amid rising global cases. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said more than 240,000 cases and 90 deaths have been recorded in at least 16 countries in 2025. China has reported nearly 5,000 infections since July,
The Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Idris Bugaje, has praised the Ogun State government’s proactive approach to technical education, stating it serves as a model for other states to emulate. Bugaje disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the Critique and Validation Workshop for six National Occupational Standards and the
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Tuesday celebrated Burkina Faso’s 65th independence anniversary with allied cadets in Kaduna. The academy hosted a vibrant celebration to commemorate the anniversary. It is the Public Relations Officer, Maj. Mohammed Maidawa stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna. Maidawa stated that the anniversary was held at
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the recent attack on female students at the Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State. Armed terrorists reportedly invaded hostels on July 26, raping over 30 female students and abducting several others. In a statement released on August 5, HURIWA described the incident as shocking
Joshua Ocheja has shared his life-changing 12-year experience at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) postgraduate school, where he earned a PhD in Military History. He began his journey in 2014 with a Master’s degree in Conflict, Security, and Development. His childhood love for the military pushed him to pursue a Master’s and then a doctorate
