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GOC 2 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY DECORATES 29 NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS
GOC 2 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY DECORATES 29 NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS
By: Polycarp Okoye
GOC 2 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY DECORATES 29 NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS
Following Nigerian Army (NA) recent promotion of its deserving personnel within the rank and files, as promulgated by NA Department of Personnel Management (DPM), the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division NA, Major General Obinna Onubogu, has decorated 29 Master Warrant Officers (MWOs), who are amongst the beneficiaries, and serving within 2 Division Area of Responsibility (AOR). The decoration ceremony took place at Headquarters (HQ), 2 Division Auditorium, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment Ibadan, on 9 December 2024.
General Onubogu, while making remarks at the event, commended the newly promoted MWOs for their exceptional dedication to service of the NA and the entire country; urging them to continue to demonstrate and sustain highest standards of professionalism and commitment to the NA and nation building.
He further urged the beneficiaries to take advantage of the various retirement schemes established by the NA as they draw closer to their exit points, while encouraging them to build legacies worthy of emulation which would serve as guiding principles to those coming behind them.
While congratulating the newly promoted MWOs, the Commander, 2 Division Garrison, Brigadier General Haruna Dasuki, told them that their new status would expectedly attract additional responsibilities, which when adequately sustained, will justify the confidence the NA reposes on them. He charged the beneficiaries to live up to the expectations of their new ranks, urging them to keep inspiring their colleagues, particularly the younger soldiers.
MWO Saidu Ladan, who delivered vote of thanks on behalf of his other colleagues, thanked the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, NAM, for finding them worthy of being promoted. He further appreciated the GOC, for providing enabling and conducive working environment for all personnel of the Division to develop requisite professional skills to deliver on the Division’s mandate.
The investiture ceremony which marked a significant milestone in the careers of the promoted soldiers was well attended by Principal Staff Officers of the Division, Units and Formations Commanders, Officers and Soldiers as well as families and well wishers of the beneficiaries. The decoration was beautifully enhanced by exchange of pleasantries amongst the beneficiaries and their families with group photographs to bring the event to a close.
GOC 2 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY DECORATES 29 NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS
Zulum Dismisses Claims of Favoring Candidates for APC Congress
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has firmly dismissed rumours circulating that he has anointed individuals for executive positions in the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) party congresses.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, the Governor described the claims as the handiwork of mischief-makers seeking to cause disaffection within the party.
Governor Zulum emphasised that he has not in any fora endorsed any candidate for any party position, whether in Gwoza Local Government Area or any of the state’s 27 local government areas.
“Let me categorically state that I have not anointed any person for the position of Chairman or Secretary of APC in Gwoza local government in the forthcoming party congress. I wish to also stress that I have not anointed any person for any position in the APC congress in any of the 27 local government areas,” Governor Zulum stated.
He further called on party members to disregard the false information, saying, “I am calling on our party faithful and supporters to disregard the rumour as it is a calculated attempt to create disaffection and derail the party from its trajectory.”
The Governor instead urged party stakeholders to continue constructive consultations aimed at identifying credible candidates to be fielded for all party positions.
Zulum Dismisses Claims of Favoring Candidates for APC Congress
VP Shettima Arrives In Guinea For President Doumbouya’s Inauguration
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect Mamady Doumbouya.
The Vice President was received by senior Guinean government officials and members of the Nigerian diplomatic corps ahead of the official ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 17, at the GLC Stadium in Nongo.
The inauguration of President Doumbouya follows his victory in the December 2025 general elections, signalling the formal end of a four-year military transition.
The Vice President’s attendance at the inauguration affirms Nigeria’s leadership role within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its commitment to the restoration of constitutional order across the sub-region.
Under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, Nigeria has continued to position itself as a stabilising force, advocating for democratic governance as a prerequisite for regional prosperity.
The visit also serves as a strategic mission to expand the economic corridor between the two West African nations.
VP Shettima Arrives In Guinea For President Doumbouya’s Inauguration
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
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VP Shettima Arrives In Guinea For President Doumbouya’s Inauguration
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