CAS Invested As NDA 40 Regular Course Patron, Hosts Dinner To Celebrate LifeLong Military Bonds

LifeLong military bonds. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on 28 March 2026, hosted members of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 40 Regular Course (RC), his esteemed course mates, to a memorable dinner marked by camaraderie, reflection, and renewed commitment to service.

Accompanied by his amiable wife, the President of the Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA), Mrs Ngozi Aneke, the gathering brought together members of the 40RC, their spouses, fondly referred to as the “Fabulous 40”, as well as other distinguished serving and retired senior officers. The event provided a unique platform to celebrate shared experiences and lifelong bonds forged through years of military training and distinguished service to the nation.

A major highlight of the evening was the investiture of the CAS as Patron of the NDA 40 Regular Course, a symbolic recognition of his exemplary leadership, enduring commitment, and the deep respect he commands among his peers. In his remarks, Air Marshal Aneke expressed profound appreciation for the honour, describing the course as a vital pillar of unity, support, and professional solidarity throughout their collective journey in the Armed Forces.

Speaking at the event, the President of the NDA 40 Regular Course Association, Rear Admiral EO Ferreira (Rtd), commended the CAS for his distinguished leadership and continued dedication to the ideals of the course, noting that the investiture was a fitting recognition of his enduring contributions to strengthening the course’s bond.

CAS Invested As NDA

The CAS reiterated the importance of enduring friendship, professionalism, and collaboration, emphasizing unwavering dedication to national security.

The evening was enlivened by goodwill messages, shared reflections, and a collective resolve among members to continue contributing meaningfully to the peace, stability, and progress of Nigeria.

ADC Wishes President Bola Tinubu A Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday, Mr. President. As you mark another year, Nigerians reflect on a presidency whose impact is now impossible to ignore.

Under your watch, fuel prices have risen by nearly 500%, turning basic transportation into a daily calculation of survival.

Under your leadership, Nigeria has climbed to 4th on the Global Terrorism Index, while thousands of lives have been lost to violence, families shattered, and communities displaced. Every hour, a Nigerian is killed by insurgents.

Under your presidency, insecurity has not just persisted, it has adapted, expanded, and, at times, been met with language that blurs accountability, where those who terrorize Nigerians are referred to as “sons” and “brothers,” even as their victims bury loved ones.

Under your leadership, the economic strain on Nigerians has deepened, the cost of living has surged, and the ‘Renewed Hope’ that you promised has turned to hopelessness for millions of Nigerian families.

And under your watch, the political space is narrowing, raising real concerns about the steady drift toward a one-party state, in a democracy that was fought for with blood, sweat and tears.

But birthdays are for reflection.

ADC, Tinubu

So as you celebrate your final year in office, Nigerians can only offer a prayer, that this next year brings a sudden and unfamiliar miracle: that you begin to take governance more seriously; that you finally see the loss of lives under your watch as a failure of your leadership; and that you begin, at the very least, to act with the weight and responsibility of leading the world’s most populous Black nation.

Wishing you good health, improved judgment, and a sense of responsibility to the people you govern.

Happy Birthday, Mr. President!

Full List: APC unveils new NWC at national convention in Abuja

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its 8th national convention in Abuja — reaffirming Nentawe Yilwatda as national chairman and Ajibola Basiru as its secretary.

Delegates at the convention, held at the Eagle Square, also produced a new national working committee (NWC) through a consensus arrangement endorsed by stakeholders.

Ben Nwoye was named deputy national chairman (south), replacing Emma Eneukwu, following consultations within the party.

Sources within the party said the decision was influenced by zoning considerations and consultations among party leaders, with Peter Mbah, Enugu state governor, playing a significant role in ensuring Nwoye’s inclusion.

In his acceptance speech, Yilwatda said his re-election was a call to greater service and pledged commitment to unity within the ruling party.

“We are ready to serve, ready to lead, and we are ready to build the party, together with the nation,” he said.

He added that the new leadership would not “fail or falter” in carrying out its responsibilities.

President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, governors, members of the national assembly, and other party leaders graced the convention.

FULL LIST OF APC NWC

• National chairman — Nentawe Yilwatda

• Deputy national chairman (north) — Ali Bukar Dalori

• Deputy national chairman (south) — Benjamin Obi Nwoye

• National secretary — Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru

• Deputy national secretary — AbdulKarim Abubakar Kana

• National legal adviser — Murtala Aliyu Kankia

• National treasurer — Uguru Mathew Ofoke

• National financial secretary — Haruna Ginsau

• National organising secretary — Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu

• National welfare secretary — Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa

• National publicity secretary — Felix Morka

• National auditor — Abubakar Maikafi

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• National women leader — Mary A. Idele

• National youth leader — Dayo Israel

• National leader (persons with disabilities) — Durotolu Oyebode Bankole

• Deputy national financial secretary — Hammam Adamu Ali Kumo

• Deputy national organising secretary — Emeka Okafor

• Deputy national women leader — Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim

• Deputy national publicity secretary — Meseko Durosinmi Josiah

• Deputy national welfare secretary — Christopher Michael Akpan

• Deputy national auditor — Olugbenga Olayemi

APC unveils new NWC

• Deputy national legal adviser — Ibrahim Salawu

• Deputy national treasurer — Ben Akak

• Deputy national youth leader — Jamaludeen Kabiru

• National ex-officio (north-central) — Opawoye Oluwatoyin Bunmi

• National ex-officio (north-east) — Adamu Jallah

• National ex-officio (north-west) — Kano Muhammed Jamu Yusuf

• National ex-officio (south-east) — Ikechukwu Umeh

• National ex-officio (south-south) — Francis Kolokolo

• National ex-officio (south-west) — Bunmi Orinowo