As a move to enhance agricultural productivity and foster peace, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has commissioned an additional 150 agro-rangers to provide security for farmers and their produce across the state. Speaking during the passing-out parade of the agro-rangers trainees at the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Command and Staff College, Naton-Fursa, Jos East Local Government Area, Mutfwang said the initiative is a strategic intervention aimed at ensuring food security and...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Nigerian Army to remain unwavering in its fight against terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitations, describing the threats as “existential” and demanding a “united, firm, and uncompromising response.” Speaking on Sunday through Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) held at the Murtala Square in Kaduna, the President gave what he termed a clear mandate to the Nigerian Army and...

Nigeria has been ranked the third most powerful military force in Africa, according to the 2025 Global Firepower Military Strength Index. The latest ranking, which assesses the military strength of 145 countries across the world, places Nigeria behind Egypt and Algeria, but ahead of South Africa, Ethiopia, Angola and Morocco. Egypt retained the top spot in Africa and is ranked 19th globally, while Algeria sits at 26th globally. Nigeria climbed to the 31st position worldwide....