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NIS Calls For Unity Among Sports Stakeholders

Sports

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January 17, 2026

NIS Calls For Unity Among Sports Stakeholders

‎The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, said Nigeria can become a sports destination if stakeholders deliberately work in unionism.
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Shaibu made the assertion in Rabat, Morocco at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. He encouraged Nigerian Sports administrators to take a cue from what Morocco has achieved in recent times, following their investments in sporting infrastructure.

‎‎”I think we leaders in Nigeria, myself inclusive, should, with deliberate effort, know that traveling is also education,” he said. “‎When we travel to places like this, we should also copy the good things we see and bring them to Nigeria.”

‎‎”Well, I think Morocco has gone very far, very, very far. Morocco is setting the pace in Africa now. When we went to South Africa for the World Cup in 2010, I thought South Africa was there, but with the kind of facility that I see in Morocco.”

“From when we came for the WAFCON till now, I can tell you that there’s a deliberate effort by Morocco to conquer Africa and to also involve the world as far as sport is concerned in the world. Because in Rabat, for instance, the stadium we played our World Cup qualifier is different from what we played yesterday.”

I thought that was the best, until yesterday, I saw that where we played the last time was just a tip of the iceberg, compared to the stadium we played yesterday. Morocco does seem to be a country in Africa, the infrastructure that I saw,” he added.

“It took us less than 30 minutes to get out of the stadium, even with that crowd, the infrastructure around the stadium, road infrastructure and control was marvelous. So we have a long way to go.”

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‎The DG/CEO, who commended the President Olusegun Obasanjo-led administration for having the vision of sports infrastructure, pointed out that past sports administrators failed in their duties to maintain or even utilise facilities available in Nigeria.
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‎”I will blame past sports administrators and leaders that have been treating sport with kids’ role. Because, for instance, I will thank President Obasanjo, for building the Moshood Abiola International stadium in Abuja,” he said.

“When you check that stadium facility and what is in that environment, you see that there was a president that also wanted to do what the Moroccans are doing now. But was it sustainable? No.”

“‎We built that kind of edifice in Nigeria but go there today, it’s rats and lizards and religious crusades that are taking over that stadium. Not sporting activities,” he added.

Venus Williams Thanks Australian Open For Wildcard Spot

Sports

Omolara Blessing

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January 17, 2026

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Venus Williams Thanks Australian Open For Wildcard Spot

Seven-time Grand Slam champion, Venus Williams, thanked Australian Open organisers for giving her a wildcard, which would see the 45-year-old American become the oldest woman to compete in the singles main draw.

Williams returned to tennis last season after a 16-month break, winning one of her four tour-level matches before starting 2026 with a first-round defeat by 53rd-ranked Pole Magda Linette as a wildcard at the Auckland Classic last week.

Granted another wildcard for the Hobart International, world number 576 Williams was also eliminated in the first round against 38-year-old German Tatjana Maria. The match featured players with the highest combined age in WTA history.

“It’s been five years since I have been here. They flew by, and I’m super, super grateful for the opportunity from Tennis Australia,” Williams told reporters at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

“Grateful for the opportunity to play in front of the fans. I have just received so much support in the tournaments leading up, walking around the city and everything. My hope is to play my best.”

The allocation of discretionary wildcards has stoked debate at the Australian Open, with home player Nick Kyrgios in the spotlight before his decision to pull out of the men’s singles.

Though a huge drawcard at his home Grand Slam, Kyrgios played only four completed singles matches last season and is ranked outside the top 600.

Read more: Alcaraz Begins Australian Open Quest Without Long-Term Coach

Organisers subsequently gave 40-year-old former champion Stan Wawrinka a wildcard for the men’s singles.

Some fans have questioned whether Williams, who last won a Grand Slam match in 2021, deserves a wildcard ahead of an up-and-coming player but former Grand Slam champions Andy Roddick and Kim Clijsters strongly backed the American’s participation.

Twice a finalist at Melbourne Park, Williams will surpass the record held by Japan’s Kimiko Date who was 44 when she lost in the first round of the 2015 Australian Open.

“I hadn’t thought about it till it came out in the press, so yay. Yay for me,” said Williams.

She said she had been training non-stop for three months ahead of the Grand Slam while preparing for her December wedding to Italian Andrea Preti.

“There were periods where I was super busy so I’d have to take a week off here or three days off there, but for the most part I was training and trying to get myself back in the groove,” said Williams,

She will face 24-year-old Serbian and world number 68 Olga Danilovic in the first round.

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CAF, PUMA Unveil Match Ball For AFCON 2025 Final

Sports

Chidi Uduma Nwoke

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January 17, 2026

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CAF, PUMA Unveil Match Ball For AFCON 2025 Final

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) and technical supplier PUMA, have unveiled a special commemorative version of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Official Match Ball, ITRI, for Sunday’s showpiece final.

Hosts Morocco will take on Senegal in the decider at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah (kick-off 20h00 local time / 19h00 GMT), where one will be crowned the new champions of Africa.

They will play with a special edition of the Official Match Ball, featuring gold accents as a tribute to the two finalist teams.

Read more: Senegal To Face Hosts Morocco In AFCON Finale

The ball that has been used during the CAF AFCON Morocco 2025, features a striking design that incorporates traditional Moroccan zellij geometric patterns, characterised by central star geometry, floral petal outlines and circular symmetry.

Built on PUMA’s advanced Orbita 6 technology, the ball seamlessly blends heritage with innovation, delivering the performance standards required for elite-level competition while celebrating African culture.

COAS Seeks Deeper Military Partnership to Tackle Security Threats

Lateefat Ibrahim

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January 17, 2026

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COAS Seeks Deeper Military Partnership to Tackle Security Threats

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu says Nigeria’s current security environment requires deeper, more strategic military cooperation to respond to threats.

General Shaibu made the assertion while receiving the United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.

He stressed that contemporary security challenges now demand partnerships that go beyond routine engagements.

The Army Chief said the collaboration should include doctrine, capability development and institutional strengthening.

According to a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, General Shaibu, said the Nigerian Army must also continue to leverage international military partnerships to complement Nigeria’s internal security architecture and reinforce long term stability.

The COAS said the United States has remained a critical partner whose military professionalism and institutional depth have directly shaped the Nigerian Army’s leadership cadre and operational outlook.

“The Nigerian Army has benefitted immensely from American military professionalism and institutional expertise,” he said.

He noted that several senior officers, including himself and principal staff officers at Army Headquarters, are products of United States professional military institutions, describing this as evidence of a relationship that has moved beyond symbolism into tangible capacity building.

Kinetic and non kinetic domain

The Army Chief said the Nigerian Army is particularly interested in expanding cooperation with the United States Army across both kinetic and non kinetic domains, including operational effectiveness, doctrine development and strategic capability enhancement.

“We remain keen on leveraging the United States Army’s extensive experience in both kinetic and non kinetic operations to strengthen our institutional capacity and operational reach,” he stated.

He said as Nigeria’s security challenges continue to evolve in scale and sophistication, international military cooperation remains indispensable to achieving sustainable peace.

The United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Lieutenant Colonel Semira Moore, reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to strengthening its long standing military relationship with Nigeria.

She said the United States would continue to explore new areas of collaboration with the Nigerian Army, particularly in capacity building, intelligence sharing and joint operational planning.

“Our partnership with the Nigerian Army remains cordial, mutually beneficial and forward looking,” she said.

Lieutenant Colonel Moore also disclosed that the United States remains committed to supporting the Nigerian Army in critical non kinetic areas, including humanitarian assistance and troop welfare initiatives, which she described as essential to sustaining morale and operational effectiveness in ongoing operations.

The engagement underscored a shared recognition by both militaries that modern security threats require sustained cooperation, institutional learning and coordinated responses beyond national boundaries.

Oyo State Releases 2027 Local Government Election Time Table

Politics

Dominica Ijeoma Nwabufo

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January 16, 2026

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Oyo State Releases 2027 Local Government Election Time Table

The Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), has fixed January 16, 2027, for the next local government council elections in the state, assuring residents of a transparent, credible, and peaceful electoral process.

This was part of the decisions made by the leadership of the Commission at the end of its inaugural meeting with the management team of the Commission at the OYSIEC Headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan.

A statement issued after the meeting and made available to journalists by the OYSIEC boss, Dr Babatunde Adeniyi, says elections shall be conducted in all the polling units in the thirty three local government councils in Oyo State on January 16, 2027, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 pm.

Dr Babatunde further said in the statement that electioneering campaign shall end by midnight, Friday, 15 January, 2027, while off or re-run election, if any, will hold on Saturday, 23 January, 2027.

The statement reads: “By virtue of the Local Government Law of Oyo State of Nigeria (as amended), the tenure of the chairmen and councillors in the thirty three (33) Local Government Councils in Oyo State will expire on the 23rd of May, 2027.”

“The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission is empowered by Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 (as amended), to issue notice for the election not later than three hundred and sixty (360) days before the date of the election.”

“Pursuant to the provisions of Section 28 of the Electoral Act, 2022 (as amended), Section 5 (a), and Paragraph (1) of Schedule 11 of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission Law, Cap 154 Laws of Oyo State Nigeria, 2000, notice is hereby given that the local government council elections shall be conducted in all the polling units in the thirty three (33) local government councils in Oyo State on Saturday, 16 January, 2027, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.”

The statement also enjoined relevant stakeholders to give their support and cooperation to the Commission to organise and conduct free, fair, credible, and transparent local government council elections come 16th January, 2027.

The inaugural meeting, presided over by the Chairman of the Commission, Dr Babatunde Adeniyi, provided a platform to share ideas and brainstorm on how the commission will deliver on its mandate of conducting a peaceful and acceptable local government council election.

Lagos State Screens National Health Fellows Programme Applicants

Health

Ejiofor Ezeifeoma

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January 16, 2026

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Lagos State Screens National Health Fellows Programme Applicants

Lagos State has hosted the physical interviews for applicants into the National Health Fellows (NHF) Programme, Cohort 2.0.

This comes as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s health system through strategic human capital development.

The NHF Programme, approved by President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, is designed to create a new cadre of skilled health system professionals to support service delivery, governance, policy implementation and accountability at sub-national and grassroots levels, in line with ongoing health sector reforms.

The event held between was coordinated through the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) Desk Coordinating Office and was held at the World Health Organization (WHO) Lagos Office.

It also formed part of the nationwide selection process to identify young professionals to be deployed across the country’s 774 Local Government Areas and a total of 60 shortlisted candidates; three from each of the 20 Local Government Areas of Lagos, participated in the final interview stage.

Building Health Workforce

Speaking on the exercise, the SWAp Desk Office, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Oyeyemi Ogunjobi said the interviews underscored the state’s commitment to building a capable, future-ready health workforce aligned with national reform priorities.

Dr. Ogunjobi explained that the National Health Fellows Programme provides a unique platform to identify and nurture young Nigerians who are passionate about public service and equipped to contribute meaningfully to health system planning, governance and servicedelivery at the grassroots.

According to her, “the transparent and merit-driven interview process assessed candidates on motivation, leadership potential, teamwork, communication skills and ethical values, adding that the final selection of 20 fellows would significantly support Lagos State’s health priorities within the SWAp framework.”

Impressive Candidates

Also speaking, the WHO State Coordinator for Lagos State, Dr. Chinenye Okafor described the quality of candidates interviewed as impressive, noting that participants came from diverse professional backgrounds in line with the vision of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare.

Dr. Okafor said the candidates demonstrated strong commitment, competence and a clear desire to contribute to health system transformation in Lagos State and Nigeria, expressing confidence that the programme would help build a pipeline of resilient health leaders if sustained over time.

She commended the Federal Government and Lagos State for their collaboration, describing Lagos as a trailblazer, and expressed optimism that the selected fellows would help the state maintain its leadership position in health sector innovation and performance.

The Deputy General Manager, Lagos Zonal Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Abraham Bethuel-Kasimu, who spoke from the regulatory and financing perspective, said the interview process was objective, transparent, and technologically driven.

Dr. Bethuel-Kasimu, who supervised the process on behalf of NHIA, noted that candidates were assessed using a real-time online scoring portal that eliminated bias and ensured that no single panelist could influence the final outcome, describing the system as fair and credible.

Role of PHCs

On the role of primary healthcare, the Deputy Director, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Kehinde Ososanya described the NHF Programme as a laudable federal initiative aimed at grooming young leaders capable of influencing primary healthcare delivery nationwide.

Dr. Ososanya explained that selected fellows would be deployed to LGAs to work closely with local government health departments, supporting service delivery, data analysis, community outreach, immunisation, antenatal care and other critical maternal and child health services.

The interviews were conducted by a seven-member multi-sectoral panel comprising representatives of WHO, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), academia and community-based organisations, with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and NHIA serving as observers.

Foundation Empowers Women, Youths in Taraba State

Health

Lateefat Ibrahim

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January 16, 2026

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Foundation Empowers Women, Youths in Taraba State

The Sarauniyya Aishatu Baju (SAB) Foundation has held an Empowerment Programme in Gembu, Taraba State, a commitment to women’s empowerment, education, health, and livestock development.

The Foundation unveiled fresh interventions, including support for 300 vulnerable women, educational assistance for 200 less-privileged children, hygiene support for 200 teenage girls, vaccination of 100,000 cattle against Lumpy Skin Disease and 10,000 goats against PPR, and a football tournament finals for youths.

Delivering a keynote address, Founder and President of the Foundation, Dr. Aishatu Abubakar Baju, who is also the wife of the Emir of Mambilla described the programme as “more than a ceremonial event.”

She said it represents “a celebration of impact, a reaffirmation of shared responsibility, and a renewed commitment to uplifting lives and strengthening our communities.”

She emphasised that sustainable development is achieved “when compassion meets action and when leadership is measured by service.”

Protecting livelihoods

According to Dr. Baju, since its establishment, the SAB Foundation has focused on empowering women, protecting livelihoods, supporting education, promoting health, and fostering peace.

She outlined key achievements, including the distribution of 10,000 boiler birds to over 1,000 vulnerable women, poultry and life-skills training for 120 women, educational support for more than 1,000 school children, and the provision of 15 grinding machines to women entrepreneurs.

Other interventions include free medical screenings for diabetes, malaria, typhoid, and cervical cancer; the distribution of 700 reusable sanitary kits to teenage girls; the provision of 300 corrective glasses to persons with visual impairments; mass livestock vaccinations; and youth engagement through football competitions.

Speaking, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, commended the initiative, describing it as an example of selfless service.

“This is true leadership, Leadership that calls us to sacrifice, leadership that calls us to empathy, leadership that calls us to support the less privileged. I am happy she has taken it upon herself, though she is not compelled to do so to voluntarily do this,” he said.

Teenage girls’ hygiene

Support to address Menstrual period poverty also came from the Taraba State Government, as the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Gebon Kataps, donated 5,000 reusable sanitary towels and proposed a dedicated fund for teenage girls’ hygiene.

He stated, “… we have failed to look at this vulnerable group of children in our society that may one day become even Inspector General of Police, may oneday become governors of the state who needs us to support them and so I dedicate this award to them. I will liase with you immediately to produce 5000 pieces and share them before the end of January ”

Similarly, the Chairman of Sardauna Local Government Area, Mohammed Umar, also praised the Foundation, and commended the founder AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju saying, “your compassion speaks louder than words and your legacy will live on in the lives you have helped and shared.”

Food security

The SAB Foundation also presented awards of appreciation to supporters and unveil its 2026–2030 vision, targeting expanded empowerment, improved community health systems, and strengthened livestock and food security across Nigeria and beyond.

The event attracted traditional rulers, government officials, security agencies, professional bodies, development partners, and community leaders, including His Majesty, Dr. Shehu Audu Baju II, Emir of Mambilla; traditional leaders of the Mambilla Plateau; representatives of the Nigeria Police Force; officials of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria; local government chairpersons; faith leaders; and donors.

President Tinubu Mourns Prominent Plateau Imam

Nigeria

Kamila Bello

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January 16, 2026

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President Tinubu Mourns Prominent Plateau Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, whose extraordinary act of humanity during the 2018 communal crisis earned him national and global admiration.

Imam Abubakar who died at the age of 92, rose to prominence after sheltering more than 200 Christians in his mosque and residence at the height of violent attacks in Plateau State, an action widely celebrated as one of Nigeria’s most powerful symbols of interfaith harmony and courage.

In a condolence message issued on Friday by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the late Imam as an exceptional religious leader whose life exemplified faith, bravery and belief in the sanctity of human life.

The President said that at a time when ethnic and religious sentiments threatened to overwhelm reason, Imam Abubakar stood firmly on the side of peace, compassion and conscience.

“Mindful of the enormous risk to his own life, the noble cleric chose humanity over division, love over hatred and embrace over rejection,” President Tinubu said.

“His heroic deed speaks louder than any sermon, sending a powerful message to the world about the true essence of faith.”

President Tinubu noted that the Imam’s uncommon bravery did not go unnoticed, as he received both local and international recognition for his commitment to peaceful coexistence among people of diverse backgrounds.

He urged religious and community leaders across the country to draw inspiration from Imam Abubakar’s life by promoting tolerance, mutual respect and unity.

“May the Almighty grant Imam Abdullahi Abubakar eternal rest and reward him abundantly for his courage and good deeds,” the President added.

Galaxy Backbone Set to Celebrate 20 Innovative Years

Business and Tech

Lateefat Ibrahim

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January 16, 2026

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Galaxy Backbone Set to Celebrate 20 Innovative Years

Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), the Federal Government’s leading ICT infrastructure and shared services provider has officially announced its upcoming 20th-anniversary celebration scheduled for June 2026.

This was stated in a statement signed by the Agency’s Head of Media and Corporate Communications, Chidi Okpala.

According to him, the milestone marks two decades since the agency was established in 2006 with the ambitious mandate to unify the Federal Government’s fragmented ICT landscape into a secure, integrated national platform.

The announcement comes on the heels of a highly successful 2025 for the agency. Just last month, GBB was ranked first overall in the 2025 Federal Government Website Performance Scorecard, conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR).

Transparency in Nigeria

This ranking solidified GBB’s status as the gold standard for digital service delivery and transparency in Nigeria.

Reflecting on the agency’s journey, Managing Director and CEO, Professor Ibrahim Adepoju Adeyanju, noted that GBB’s impact has been felt most significantly in the transition to a paperless civil service.

“Our 20th anniversary is not just an organisational milestone; it is a celebration of Nigeria’s digital evolution.

We have moved from paper-based silos to a cloud-first, integrated government that serves its citizens with greater speed and transparency.

GBB’s 20-year track record includes several high-profile achievements that have placed Nigeria on the global ICT map:

The UN Public Service Award: Received for promoting a “whole-of-government” approach to digital transformation through the 1-GOV.net initiative.

National Connectivity

Successfully deploying high-speed fiber-optic infrastructure to enhance government-to-government (G2G) and government-to-business (G2B) interactions.

It played a pivotal role in the implementation of the IPPIS payroll system and supporting the digital economy during the global pandemic.

The grand celebration in June 2026 is expected to gather key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, global technology partners, and policymakers.

Strategic roadmap

Beyond the festivities, GBB intends to use the event to unveil its strategic roadmap for the next decade, with a heavy focus on cybersecurity resilience, AI integration in public service, and expanding rural connectivity.

As Nigeria continues its drive toward becoming a leading digital nation by 2030, Galaxy Backbone stands at the forefront, proving that 20 years of resilience and innovation are just the beginning of a smarter, more connected future.

Major General Koughna Assumes Command as GOC 8 Division

Nigeria

Lateefat Ibrahim

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January 16, 2026

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Major General Koughna Assumes Command as GOC 8 Division

Major General Bemgha Paul Koughna has formally assumed command as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation Fansan Yamma during a handover ceremony at the Headquarters 8 Division, Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto.

He succeeds Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose, whose tenure was marked by significant strides in regional security and counter-banditry operations across North West.

Major General Koughna, in his inaugural address, expressed deep gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for the confidence reposed in him.

He reaffirmed his commitment to building on the successes of his predecessor and advancing the Division’s mission to enhance security and stability in the region.

Earlier, the former GOC Major General Ajose, in his valedictory remarks, congratulated his successor, praising his operational experience and leadership acumen.

Security dynamics

He expressed confidence that Major General Koughna would elevate the Division’s efforts in combating terrorism and banditry, given his profound understanding of the region’s security dynamics.

Major General Koughna is a highly decorated senior officer of the Nigerian Army, renowned for his exceptional leadership, strategic brilliance and unwavering dedication to national and international security.

Born on 20 November 1972, he is a proud member of the 43rd Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1996.

Major General Koughna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (Honours) from the NDA

A Master’s of Science Degree in National Security and War Studies from the National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan and a Certificat d’Études Françaises (1er Degré) from France.

Major General Koughna’s career spans critical command, staff and instructional roles including; Assistant Deputy Military Secretary at Army Headquarters Department of Military Secretary, Senior Instructor at Nigerian Defence Academy, Commanding Officer 26 Battalion Sokoto, Defence Adviser Nigerian High Commission Islamabad, Chief of Staff 6 Division, Commander 27 Task Force Brigade, Director of Civil-Military Affairs at Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs and Deputy Chief of Operations at Army Headquarters Department of Army Operations before his current appointment as the eleventh GOC 8 Division.

His operational expertise extends to peacekeeping, conflict resolution and domestic security with deployments in some of the most challenging theaters in West and Central Africa, including ECOWAS Monitoring Group (Sierra Leone), where he contributed to stabilising a war-torn nation, Operation Harmony IV (Bakassi Peninsula) where he demonstrated strategic and diplomatic prowess.

He resolved territorial disputes as a representative of the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where he operated in one of Africa’s most volatile regions.

On the home front, Major General Koughna has led high-impact operations, such as Operation Restore Peace (Bakura Forest) where he successfully neutralised security threats and Operation Hadin Kai in Buni Gari where he spearheaded counter-insurgency efforts against terrorists groups.

His tactical brilliance earned him the Nigerian Army Outstanding Tactical Command Medal for his role in combating Boko Haram terrorists in the North East.

Beyond his military accomplishments, Major General Koughna is a prolific author, sharing his insights on leadership and strategy through his books, which include “Rivulets of Wisdom” (2005), which explores principles of effective leadership and personal development and “Battle Leadership” (2024), a comprehensive guide for military leaders, blending theory with practical combat wisdom.

Major General Koughna is married with three children and balances his demanding career with a commitment to personal growth, enjoying reading and squash, a reflection of his intellectual curiosity and competitive spirit.

As the 11th GOC of 8 Division and Commander of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Koughna brings a wealth of experience, strategic vision and unwavering resolve to his new role.

His leadership promises to strengthen security, foster stability, and inspire confidence in the North West region.

Lateefah Ibrahim

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