The Army expansion from eight to 12 divisions has received backing from the Centre for Peace, Transparency and Accountability, which says the move will strengthen Nigeria's security and improve military operations.
In a major move to strengthen national defense and improve operational responsiveness across all geopolitical zones, President Bola Tinubu has approved expanding the Nigerian Army's command structure from eight to 12 divisions while authorizing the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel.
Rescue efforts by Nigerian security forces have secured the release of 44 abducted Oyo school pupils and teachers, who are now receiving medical treatment before being reunited with their families.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says troops are making significant progress in ongoing rescue operations for 39 abducted pupils and seven teachers in Oyo, while highlighting military successes against insurgency, banditry and crude oil theft nationwide.
The Nigerian Army has graduated 4,739 recruits in Osogbo to strengthen security, with the new soldiers forming part of President Tinubu's approved expansion of military personnel.
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress of allegedly planning to discredit its Kaduna campaign flag-off through fake news, manipulated reports and AI-generated deepfake videos.
President Bola Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, who died at 57, and Mama Salamatu Elisha Bogoro, who passed away at 105, praising their contributions to Nigeria’s cultural heritage and community life.
MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited plans to invest ₦1.2 billion in metering, electricity network rehabilitation and infrastructure upgrades in Ugwuaji, Enugu State, while targeting comprehensive customer enumeration and metering for about 7,500 residents.
Lagos Commissioner of Police Fatai Tijani has warned officers against brutality, extortion, unlawful arrests and detention, threatening disciplinary action against personnel who violate human rights and professional standards.