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NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.

Open defecation returns to Cross River five years after COVID setback

Open defecation has surged back across Cross River five years after COVID stalled the state's sanitation drive, leaving 90 percent of rural homes without toilets.

Navy Announces Death of Operations Chief Musa Katagum

KEY POINTS Nigerian Navy confirms the death of Chief of Operations Musa Katagum after...

Buratai Warns Wike-Navy Clash Poses Threat to National Security

Buratai warns Wike’s clash with a naval officer poses a danger to national security, igniting debate over civil-military relations.

Navy Chief Orders Major Shake-Up, Redeploys 65 Admirals

Vice Admiral Idi Abbas approves sweeping redeployment of 65 Rear Admirals across commands to enhance efficiency and maritime security.

Navy Arrests 27 Suspected Drug Peddlers in Lagos Raid

KEY POINTS Nigerian Navy arrests 27 suspected drug peddlers (24 males, 3 females) in...

Navy Foils Rice Smugglers in Lagos

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted a boat carrying 44 bags of foreign rice that...

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NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.

Open defecation returns to Cross River five years after COVID setback

Open defecation has surged back across Cross River five years after COVID stalled the state's sanitation drive, leaving 90 percent of rural homes without toilets.

Boko Haram disguised as soldiers to abduct Borno NECO candidates, source says

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists in soldier and Forest Guard uniforms abducted NECO candidates and a teacher in Lassa, Borno, minutes after troops left their post.

Army declares 104 soldiers missing after Boko Haram attack on Borno base

More than 104 Nigerian soldiers have been unaccounted for since a June 5 attack on their Borno base, and the Army now calls them deserters.