Nigerian Defence Academy
8 Mar
In a repeat of mass abductions in the North since the infamous April 2014 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping, bandits yesterday attacked a government primary school at Kuriga community of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting scores of pupils.
7 Mar
Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said the reforms being emplaced by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration will lead to Nigeria’s emergence as a 22nd century superpower.
11 Feb
President Bola Tinubu has charged the armed forces to continue to protect Nigeria's territorial integrity against all threats, commending them for their dedication to duty and sacrifices for the nation.
9 Jan
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has issued a public notification to residents of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauyd, and Afaka general areas regarding the upcoming Range Management Package for Army Cadets of the 71 Regular Course. The exercise is slated to be held from January 9th to February 2nd, 2024, at the NDA Open Range in Afaka.…
29 Nov
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) conducted its matriculation ceremony in Kaduna, formally welcoming 441 cadets into the 75th regular course. The event featured an oath-taking ceremony as the cadets were officially inducted into their respective academic programs. In his opening remarks, Major General John Ochai, the Commandant of the Academy said out of a staggering…
18 Nov
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), yesterday, urged members of its immediate host communities not to panic, as the Academy would conduct a yearly range classification for Nigerian Army personnel and introductory shooting exercise for cadets of 73 regular course holding...
16 May 2023
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), on Monday said the list purporting to be the official selection list for the 75 Regular Course of the Academy is fake. The Academy’s Public Relations officer, Maj. Victor Olukoya, said in a statement in Kaduna that “The attention of the NDA has been drawn to a fake list that…
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