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17 Dec
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Monday matriculated 523 cadets of its 76 regular course in Kaduna. The event which was the 13th matriculation of the institution featured oath taking by the cadets to mark their formal induction into their respective academic programmes. Commandant of the NDA, Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, urged the cadets to be…
26 Oct
The Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps (NAOC) on Friday pulled out five retired Major Generals in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the officers bade the army farewell at the headquarters of NAOC, Abalti Barracks, Surulere, Lagos. The reviewing Officer, Maj.-Gen Omotomilola Akintade, who spoke on behalf of the other four, said that…
25 Sep
The Director-General (D-G), National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yushau Ahmed has urged the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) to incorporate skills acquisition and entrepreneurship programme into its curriculum. READ ALSO:NYSC DG urges corps members to prioritise safety, avoid unnecessary journeys He made the recommendation at the NDA 22nd Convocation Lecture in honor of the graduating…
21 Sep
The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has charged the graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy to imbibe lessons learnt from their training and get set to face a complex operational environment. He gave the charge yesterday, as the Special Guest of Honour (SGOH) at the Regimental Dinner Night in…
19 Sep
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has tasked graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to be ready to meet the high expectations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria by bracing up to play their part in resolving contemporary security challenges. He also enjoined the cadets to be…
3 Aug
Four hundred and eighteen cadet officers on Friday graduated from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).
2 Aug
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) says it has exposed its cadets to modern technological warfare to contain the emerging security threats in the country. Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, Commandant of NDA, disclosed this at closing of Exercise Camp Highland for army cadets of the 71 Regular course and Direct short service course 28, on Friday in…
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Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has called on Nigerians to pray for her so that she can have children. The actress emotionally expressed her desire to become a mother during a recent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) outreach in Lagos. “Please continue to pray for me. Always mention me, Eniola Badmus, in your prayers. I am waiting…