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Tinubu reminds military of loyalty to nation, democracy
Nigeria’s leader, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday charged the military to remain steadfast in discipline, loyalty and unity, describing men of the Armed Forces as the enduring symbol of Nigeria’s shared strength and guardians of the nation’s democracy.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the military in order to secure lasting peace and stability across the country.
Tinubu, represented by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, spoke at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Gala and Award Night held on Wednesday night, saying: “As your Commander-in-Chief, I charge you to remain true to the values of discipline, loyalty, and unity that define you as service personnel. In a diverse nation such as ours, you remain the enduring symbol of our shared strength.”
“I urge you to remain loyal to our Constitution and our democracy. Your role as guardians of our unity is as vital as your role as defenders of our borders, for our strength as a nation lies in our unity.”
He said the welfare of troops was inseparable from national security, assuring personnel of improved equipment, enhanced training and better living conditions.
Tinubu also stressed that his government would continue to match their sacrifices with concrete support.
The President, while paying glowing tributes to the fallen heroes who paid the supreme prices in defence of the nation, noted that their names were etched not only on monuments but in the hearts of Nigerians.
He added that remembrance was a permanent national duty and not merely a ceremonial exercise.
Tinubu commended the serving personnel for their courage and resilience on the front-lines, saying their recent operational successes had helped restore confidence and safety in many communities previously affected by insecurity.
He also acknowledged the sacrifices of military families, describing their support as a vital pillar of national defence.
The President announced the approval of two nationwide engagement initiatives—the Thank-A-Soldier Electronic Wall and the My Nigerian Hero Campaign—to enable Nigerians to honour service personnel and veterans.
He assured Nigerians that despite progress recorded under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the government would not relent until every citizen could live and work in safety and dignity.
The event featured different categories of awards to some deserving serving and retired officers of the armed forces.
The awardees were the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, former COAS, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), and former Army Spokesperson, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, among several others.
The Enugu State Government has suspended His Royal Majesty, Igwe Eze William Ezugwu, the traditional ruler of Ibagwa Ogbozalla Opi Autonomous Community, in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu state.
The state government accused Igwe Ezugwu of violating provisions of the state’s Traditional Rulers Law.
In a letter of suspension dated September 24, the Enugu State Government cited his alleged failure to constitute his cabinet, failure to establish a Town Union governing body, and persistent conduct deemed inconsistent with the laws governing traditional rulers in the state.
The suspension comes barely three weeks after Igwe William Ezugwu received NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi at his palace in Opi, Nsukka LGA, where he reportedly blessed Obi’s presidential ambition.
The Deputy Commander of Operation Rainbow, CSP (Chief Superintendent of Police) Dennis David Babale, has been killed after gunmen suspected to be Fulani Bandits ambushed personnel of the security outfit along the Bokkos-Barkin Ladi road in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Operation Rainbow is a State-backed community security and intelligence-gathering outfit in Plateau State, Nigeria, originally established in 2010 under former Governor Jonah Jang and recently revamped by Governor Caleb Mutfwang to combat rural violence and beef up grassroots security.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 4:06 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 when the personnel, travelling in a Toyota Hilux vehicle, came under attack by unidentified gunmen.
Troops of Sector 4, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), responded to a distress report and moved to the location of the attack.
Sources told reporters that Babale sustained gunshot wounds during the ambush and was evacuated to the General Hospital, Barkin Ladi, for medical attention.
Following the attack, troops, working alongside personnel of other security agencies, launched offensive operations and a manhunt for the assailants within the general area.
Security forces have intensified efforts to track the attackers and prevent further attacks along the route.
Director General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative at the World Meteorological Organization, Prof. Charles Anosike and other Chief Executive Officers of similar agencies across the world, have concluded a one week high level dialogue on Climate Science Information for Climate Finance and the 53rd Senior Official Field Exchange (SOFE) in Beijing, China.
The event which was hosted by World Meteorological Organization (WMO), took place from September 14 to 18, 2026 and featured discussions on: strengthening the role and leadership development of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in mobilizing climate finance; aligning scientific and technical capabilities with risk-informed, people-centred early warning systems; shifting from technical assistance to sustainable investments by expanding practical cooperation between meteorological frameworks and multilateral financing entities; and support to NMHSs leadership on strengthening strategic thinking and fostering productive partnerships.
Held back-to-back with the High-level dialogue was the 53rd Senior Official Field Exchange to Fujian Province for first-hand exposure to the implementation of Multi-hazard, Alert, Zero-gap and Universal (MAZU) platform – China’s AI-driven meteorological early warning solution in support of the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative and disaster risk reduction practices through technical exchanges, field visits and peer learning.
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