Monday, June 22, 2026

Babajimi Benson

October 29, 2024

Bill to involve military in agricultural activities scales second reading

The lawmaker said military involvement in agriculture would stimulate the economy and reduce youth restiveness and criminality.

House of Representatives
October 22, 2024

Reps promise prudent defence resource management

The House of Representatives Committee on Defence says it will ensure the effective utilisation of resources allocated to military colleges and institutions.

Nigerian Defence Academy, Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria and the Armed Forces Command and Staff College
October 7, 2024

Lagos govt builds trauma centre, inaugurates 1.6km road in Ikorodu

The Lagos state government (LASG) on Monday flagged-off the construction of a 40-bed trauma centre at Ikorodu General Hospital

Lagos deputy governor Obafemi Hamzat
August 7, 2024

CDS tasks West African defence chiefs on upholding democratic values

The defence chief said that terrorism, insurgency, organised crime, violence, and unconstitutional takeover of government threatened national security.

Economic Community of West African States Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff
July 2, 2024

House of reps to investigate predatory pricing by expatriate business owners in Nigeria

The lawmaker said some Nigerian businesses suffered harsh and unfair competition and business relations with their foreign business counterparts.

June 17, 2024

Lawmaker calls for establishment of entrepreneur university in Lagos

The lawmaker said that there was the need for the university, owing to the populous nature of Lagos state. 

Paul Kalejaiye
March 19, 2024

Reps task Nigerian military to probe killing of soldiers in Delta

Before adopting the motion, the House observed a minute silence for the souls of the late military personnel.

House of Reps
March 8, 2024

Defence minister pledges enhanced welfare for armed forces personnel

The minister reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s determination to eliminate terrorism and banditry and solicited more support from the National Assembly.

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru
February 20, 2024

Electricity Act: Experts commend FG on 5% compensation to host communities

President Bola Tinubu, on February 9, signed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2024 into Law.

Electricity power line
December 13, 2023

2023 supplementary budget will be used to eliminate bandits, Boko Haram: Defence Minister

Abubakar Badaru says the defence ministry’s 2023 supplementary budget and part of its 2024 budget will be used to end insurgency and terrorism.

Abubakar Badaru and Bandits