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 Tim Curry’s “Rocky Horror” legacy honoured on Broadway as cast leads tribute after his death Tim Curry’s legacy as Dr. Frank-N-Furter was honoured on Broadway Wednesday night, with the cast of “The Rocky Horror Show” dedicating their curtain call to the late actor. Curry, who d!ed Tuesday at 80, originated the role of Frank-N-Furter in both the 1973 London stage production and the 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Paul Soileau, who currently plays Frank on Broadway, used the curtain call to remember the actor who first brought the character to life. “But if you trace it all back, 53 years ago there’s one home and one vessel, one mothership that Frank-N-Furter can actually call home. And it’s Tim Curry,” Soileau said. The audience responded with applause before breaking into a “Tim! Tim! Tim!” chant. Soileau also reflected on how Curry shaped the character, saying Richard O’Brien gave him the ingredients, but Curry created the version of Frank that resonated with generatio...

 Abby Lee Miller challenges Maddie Ziegler over ‘toxic’ Dance Moms claims, ‘Why didn’t you say it then?’ Abby Lee Miller has challenged Maddie Ziegler’s description of their time together on “Dance Moms,” questioning why the dancer did not raise concerns with her while they were still close. Miller, 60, responded to Ziegler’s previous comments that the reality show created a “toxic environment” for its young dancers during an interview with E!’s Hot Goss. “When you wanted to win and you wanted to come in extra and you wanted more private lessons and you were the driving force, not your mother, why didn’t you say it then?” Miller asked. The Abby Lee Dance Company founder said she believed she had been more than Ziegler’s dance teacher, particularly during the dancer’s parents’ divorce in 2011. “When your mother and father are screaming obscenities across the room and you’re hugging me and you’re holding on to me as tight as you can Maddie, why didn’t tell me then you don’t want to d...

 From Writing Lyrics in Class to Music Videos: Ayra Starr Reflects on Dream Zayn Malik Collaboration Grammy-nominated Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has opened up about her incredible journey to global stardom, reflecting on a full-circle moment that once seemed like an impossible childhood dream: collaborating with British singer and former One Direction member, Zayn Malik. The "Rush" hitmaker recently shared how working with Malik served as a powerful reminder of how far she has come. For Starr, the partnership was not just another high-profile industry link-up, but the realization of a fantasy she harbored long before she ever stepped into a professional recording studio. From Classroom Doodles to Global Chart-Toppers Reflecting on her school days, Ayra Starr revealed that she was once just an ordinary student obsessed with the British-Irish boy band One Direction. Her passion for their music often landed her in trouble with her teachers. "I’m writing like th...

Next Atlantic tropical storm will be named Dolly, coincidentally following Dolly Parton’s death The next named tropical storm to form in the Atlantic this hurricane season is expected to be called Dolly, a coincidence that comes just days after the death of country music icon Dolly Parton. The name has no connection to Parton’s death. Atlantic tropical systems are named according to a predetermined list maintained under international weather guidelines. The names are arranged alphabetically, alternate between male and female names, and are reused on a six-year cycle unless a name is retired because of a particularly deadly or destructive storm. The Atlantic season began with Tropical Storm Arthur making landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast in June, followed by Tropical Storm Bertha, which brought heavy rain to parts of Louisiana and Texas in July. Tropical Storm Cristobal formed in the Atlantic earlier this month but quickly weakened and dissipated. Forecasters were monitoring another sy...

Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85 Peter Cullen, the voice actor who brought the heroic Optimus Prime from “Transformers” and the melancholy Eeyore from “Winnie the Pooh” to life, has died at 85. Cullen died Wednesday, Aug. 26, at his home in Los Angeles. His family said he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones and remembered him for his compassion, integrity, and loyalty. Cullen first voiced Optimus Prime in the 1986 animated film “The Transformers: The Movie.” He went on to reprise the iconic character in several animated television series and seven live-action “Transformers” films released between 2007 and 2023. His other signature role was Eeyore, whom he first voiced in the 1988 television series “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.” The series ran for four seasons, and Cullen continued portraying the gloomy donkey in more than a dozen films and television productions. Cullen remained active in voice acting late into his career. His most recent role...

 Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid trade tensions with Canada      President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday seeking to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” with the change taking effect immediately, amid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and Canada. The move comes as relations between the two neighboring countries remain strained by the continuing trade dispute. The lake borders both the United States and Canada and is one of the five Great Lakes shared by the two nations. Trump’s order directs the use of the new name in U.S. federal government communications and documents. The renaming is expected to face questions over how the name would be recognized outside the United States, since geographic names involving international boundaries can require cooperation between countries. Lake Ontario is the smallest of the Great Lakes by surface area and stretches along the borders of New York and the Canadian...

 Three teenagers killed, four injured in violent Belt Parkway crash in Brooklyn    Three teenagers were killed, and four other people were hospitalized following a violent crash on Brooklyn’s Belt Parkway late Tuesday, authorities said. Police responded shortly before midnight to a collision involving a Cadillac Escalade and a Honda HR-V near 65th Street in Bay Ridge. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred. The three teenagers inside the Cadillac, ages 16, 17, and 18, were taken to hospitals and later pronounced dead. The youngest victim, Abdul Rehman, was preparing to return to school for what would have been his senior year. His family said he was the only brother of two sisters and would have turned 17 in September. The crash left the Cadillac severely damaged, with much of the front end crushed. Investigators believe the SUV may have been traveling at a high rate of speed in the center lane before moving into the right lane to pass a slower veh...

 Abia at 35: Deputy Speaker, Kalu  Commends Peace, Security, Democratic Gains, Progress Made So Far Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR has congratulated the government and people of Abia state on the 35th anniversary of the State. It will be recalled that Abia was carved out of the old Imo State on August 27, 1991 by the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.  In a statement on Thursday, Kalu who represents Bende Federal Constituency of the State commended the government and the people for sustaining peace, strengthening security and deepening their trust in democratic leadership. He noted that Abia has remained largely peaceful and safe, describing peace and security as critical enablers for development, growth and investment. The Deputy Speaker also applauded the consistent efforts by successive administrations, military and civilian, to make Abia State better than it was every other year, stressing that the progress ac...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS COMPREHENSIVE FOOTBALL REFORM   President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football to overcome repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and world tournaments.   “The reform must respond to a longstanding need to strengthen governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability across Nigerian football,” he said.   The President noted that while other sports had recorded meaningful progress since the reset of the sports sector under the re-established National Sports Commission, football has continued to struggle because of structural weaknesses within the system.   “Football, Nigeria’s most popular sport and the greatest beneficiary of public support, investment and national attention, has continued to struggle basically due to structural deficits within the system,” Tinubu said.   He stressed tha...

 The Federal Government has awarded contracts for the rehabilitation of 13 police training institutions across the country.  The work is scheduled to last three weeks and is intended to prepare the facilities for Nigeria Police Force training programmes. The update was presented on Thursday in Abuja at the 160th meeting of the National Economic Council, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. At the same meeting, NEC endorsed the Revised National Social Protection Policy for 2026–2030, presented by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu. The council urged states to align their social protection policies, laws, budgets, and implementation plans with the national framework. The policy is described as a framework for coordination, financing, implementation, monitoring, and accountability of social protection programmes. It proposes a National Social Protection Council chaired by the Vice President, with the ministers of Budget and Economic Planning, Labo...

 BBNaija’s Phyna Accuses Influencer Ashmusy of Betrayal Over Multi-Million Naira Boxing Deal Former Big Brother Naija winner and online streamer, Phyna, has publicly called out popular content creator Ashmusy, accusing her of trying to sabotage her involvement in a lucrative multi-million-naira celebrity boxing contract. In an emotional video posted to her Instagram page, the reality TV star labeled Ashmusy "evil" and accused her of attempting to hijack the opportunity. How the Controversy Began According to Phyna, her engagement with the boxing promotion company started in February 2026. She was initially scheduled to fight a Ghanaian opponent, who later pulled out of the event due to a scheduling conflict. Because of her strong rapport with the organizers, Phyna was asked to recommend other female celebrities who might be interested in joining the roster. Wanting to help a colleague, Phyna suggested Ashmusy to the promoters. After getting the green light from the organizers...

 Carter Efe Recalls How Davido Made Him the Biggest Money of His Life in a Single Night Popular Nigerian content creator and digital influencer, Carter Efe, has openly praised Afrobeats superstar Davido, crediting the singer with helping him secure the single largest financial windfall of his career during a joint livestream. A Sudden Rise to Fortune According to Carter Efe, Davido’s willingness to collaborate on his streaming platform instantly elevated his financial status, turning him into an overnight success. The content creator expressed profound gratitude for the gesture, contrasting Davido's supportive nature with that of other prominent figures in the entertainment industry. Carter Efe went on to criticize individuals who refuse to leverage their platforms to uplift others, suggesting that some elites prefer to hoard their fame and success rather than share opportunities with rising creators. "Davido made me the biggest money of my life on a stream in one night,"...

 Odumodublvck Slams Journalist Rufai Oseni Over Controversial Blaqbonez Interview Popular Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has sparked intense online conversations after launching a scathing critique against seasoned broadcast journalist Rufai Oseni. The rapper expressed deep dissatisfaction with how Oseni conducted a recent interview with fellow hip-hop artist Blaqbonez, suggesting the journalist fell short of his usual rigorous standards. In a series of candid social media posts, the "Declan Rice" hitmaker questioned Oseni's professionalism during the session, even hinting that financial influence might have played a role, though he quickly noted he lacked concrete evidence to back up the claim. The Core of Odumodublvck's Grievances According to Odumodublvck, the interview was highly disappointing because Oseni allegedly failed to challenge Blaqbonez on several controversial statements. He claimed that the interview subject evaded critical questions and spun untruths wi...

 THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE PAYS LAST RESPECTS TO RETIRED LATE AIG EMMANUEL IFEANYI EZEOZUE IN NANKA The Inspector-General of Police, represented by the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, today, 27th August 2026, joined senior police officers, family members, friends, and other dignitaries to pay his last respects to the late retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ezeozue, during his funeral ceremony in Nanka, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Commissioner described the late AIG Ezeozue as a distinguished police officer and accomplished public servant who made significant contributions to the Nigeria Police Force and served his fatherland with dedication and commitment. He commiserated with the bereaved family, friends, colleagues, and associates of the deceased, noting that his worthy service and contributions to policing would remain part of his enduring legacy. CP Nnanna Oji Ama prayed t...

  Zambian Opposition Leader Brian Mundubile Surrenders to Police After Election Defeat Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been handed over to police after going into hiding following his disputed election loss, state broadcaster ZNBC reports. Mundubile lost the August 13 vote to President Hakainde Hichilema, who secured 60% to Mundubile’s 38%. His party said Mundubile had been staying in a secure location under international protection in Lusaka after threats were made against him. Police are now questioning Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, over alleged activities that could threaten national security — claims the opposition denies. The opposition was unable to challenge the result after courts were sealed on the final day for filing petitions. President Hichilema is due to be sworn in on September 1.

 At 35 I Will Become Nigeria’s Youngest President in 2027 – DLA Candidate Adebisi Vows The presidential candidate of the Democratic Leadership Alliance, Moses Adebisi, has declared that he will become Nigeria’s youngest president if elected in the 2027 general election. Adebisi, who said he is 35 years old and a PhD candidate at Harvard University in the United States, made the declaration during an interview on Thursday. He said his decision to contest the presidency was driven by his desire to provide a new political direction for Nigeria, explaining that he was persuaded to enter mainstream politics after Nigerians urged him to move beyond his empowerment initiatives and take a more direct role in addressing the country’s challenges. “The presidential candidate of the DLA is the youngest presidential candidate or the incoming president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the youngest,” he said. The DLA candidate said he was pursuing a PhD in Government, Political Thought and His...

 Dolly Parton’s sister Stella remembers their final Tuesday coffee tradition after singer’s death   Stella Parton, the younger sister of country music icon Dolly Parton, is remembering her sister’s kindness, generosity, and the special bond they shared following Dolly’s death Tuesday at age 80. In a statement shared on social media, Stella recalled how she and Dolly would speak by phone over coffee early every Tuesday morning. The sisters, who grew up as two of 12 children in a one-room cabin in Sevier County, Tennessee, remained early risers throughout their lives and used their weekly calls to catch up, gossip and make plans. Stella described Dolly as one of the most generous, thoughtful, and kind people she had ever known, saying the personality fans saw publicly was the same person she knew privately. She also recalled Dolly’s willingness to participate in experimental medical treatment if it could potentially help others, even if there was little hope for her own recovery...

 Ebola outbreak outpacing containment efforts in DR Congo, UN chief warns UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than efforts to contain it, urging the international community to step up its response. “The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded,” Guterres said in a post on US social media company X on Thursday. “It’s growing faster & wider than the response to contain it,” he said, adding that the outbreak “can be stopped.” “We know how to contain Ebola and save lives. The world must urgently step up action to get it under control,” Guterres said, TRT Afrika reported. As of Aug. 26, the country had reported 5,713 confirmed cases, including 2,744 deaths, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The latest figures represented an increase of 57 confirmed cases and 29 deaths from the previou...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU SWEARS IN ABEL ENITAN AS HEAD OF THE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE FEDERATION   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday swore in Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF).   Enitan succeeds Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who retired after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.   The brief swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, marking the commencement of Mr Enitan’s tenure as the nation’s Chief Administrative Officer.   President Tinubu named Enitan, the most senior Permanent Secretary, as the new Head of Service on August 19, 2026.   The former HoCSF, Mrs Walson-Jack, attended the swearing-in ceremony, along with her husband, Hon. Nimi Walson-Jack. The wife of the new Head of Service, Mrs Olawunmi Ololade Enitan; and the Permanent Secretary, State House, Mr Peter Fashedemi, also attended the ceremony.     President Tinubu congratulated the ne...

 NIGERIA TO STRENGTHEN SAFETY OF BLOOD TRANSFUSION SYSTEMS Nigeria is set to strengthen its blood transfusion system as stakeholders move to validate a revised National Blood Policy aimed at ensuring a safer, more sustainable and readily available blood supply for all Nigerians. The National Blood Service Agency says the policy review is necessary to address emerging challenges in blood collection, processing, storage and distribution, while improving standards across the country’s blood transfusion services. Director-General of the National Blood Service Agency, Professor Saleh Yuguda, says the validation process is a critical step towards building a coordinated national blood system that prioritises safety, quality and adequate availability, while encouraging stronger stakeholder commitment to voluntary blood donation. The stakeholder meeting brings together experts, government institutions and other partners to review the revised policy and ensure that it reflects current realit...

 Four children held captive in truck for 7 years by woman and her fiancé  A Florida woman and her fiancé were accused of keeping four children in the cab of a tractor-trailer truck for several years without adequate education, medical care, or hygiene, according to court document. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said 51-year-old Keisha Monique Epps and 37-year-old Tamra Marshon Stewart were arrested during the first week of August 2026. They were each charged with four counts of child neglect. Authorities said they had been living in the truck with the children since December 2019.  “All of the victims disclosed that they have not been allowed to attend school for approximately five years and had not seen a doctor or dentist for urgent  or preventive car,” a detective said.  One child — who was allegedly s3xually assaulted by Stewart — had an untreated s3xually transmitted infection (STI) that “caused a fish smell,” according to the document.  The child w...

 UBA Welcomes Emmanuel Nnorom As New Group Chairman As Tony Elumelu Exits United Bank for Africa Plc has formally welcomed Emmanuel Nnorom as its new Group Chairman, succeeding billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu, who has retired from the position after reaching the maximum tenure permitted for non-executive directors under Central Bank of Nigeria corporate governance guidelines. Nnorom officially assumed office on August 21, 2026. A seasoned business executive and chartered accountant, Nnorom brings more than four decades of professional experience to the role. He has also spent more than eight years in senior leadership positions within the UBA Group. Before becoming chairman, Nnorom served in several key positions, including: • Managing Director/CEO, UBA Africa • Group Chief Operating Officer • Group Chief Financial Officer • Executive Director, Finance • Executive Director, Risk • Executive Director, Group Executive Office He joined the UBA board as a Non-Executive Director in...

 Usha Vance slammed for Dolly Parton Imagination Library tribute after library funding cuts Following Dolly Parton’s death at age 80, Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, shared a tribute highlighting the singer’s Imagination Library, a program that provides free books to children from birth to age five.  In her post, Usha praised Parton’s love of storytelling and encouraged families to honor her legacy by reading together. She noted that her own family had been subscribers to the program and lifelong fans of Parton’s music. Despite the heartfelt tone, Usha’s message quickly drew criticism online. Commenters accused Republican lawmakers of hypocrisy, pointing out recent cuts to funding for Parton’s literacy initiative in states like Indiana and Missouri.  Others referenced broader controversies over book bans and library funding reductions, arguing that her party’s actions undermined the values Parton championed.  Some users even invoked Trump-era policies th...

 ANSIEC Ready for Saturday’s Anambra Local Government Elections- -Chinedu By  Ruth Orji  Anambra State  Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC)  has declared its readiness to conduct Saturday’s local government elections across the State, with accreditation and voting scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. This was disclosed in a press briefing in Awka on Wednesday,  ANSIEC  Commissioner for Information and Publicity, Chief Tony Chinedu, said preparations for the August 29 election began in February, following the publication of the election notice in September 2025. The poll will be held across the state’s 21 local government areas, 326 wards, and approximately 5,200 polling units.   Chinedu disclosed that the commission had procured over 90 per cent of the required electoral materials and completed the training of ad hoc personnel.  He added that both sensitive and non-sensitive materials had been packaged for deployment, with the evacuation of non...

 LASISMA COMMENCES PUBLIC CAMPAIGN AGAINST ILLEGAL OCCUPATION OF SETBACKS IN OJO  The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development (MPP&UD), Office of Physical Planning, through the Lagos State Informal Space Management Authority (LASISMA), has commenced a public sensitisation and enforcement campaign against the illegal occupation and encroachment of road setbacks and statutory corridors reserved for public buildings and critical government infrastructure across Lagos State. The exercise, which commenced on Monday, August 24, 2026, was carried out around the perimeter of the newly constructed Ojo General Hospital, along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway by the LASU-Iba Road Junction. The exercise involved sensitising illegal occupants of the affected areas and serving contravention notices with a seven-day compliance period on persons and structures found to be illegally occupying the designated spaces. Speaking with journalists after the exercise, the Gener...

 RE:STATEMENTS MADE AT THE NBA CONFERENCE, PORT HARCOURT, REGARDING POLICE COMPLICITY IN KIDNAPPING INCIDENTS   The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to comments made by Mr. Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as “VeryDarkMan(VDM),” at the recent Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Conference in Port Harcourt, in which he alleged that police officers manning checkpoints along major highways relay information to kidnappers and bandits regarding the identity and movement of travellers, thereby facilitating abductions for ransom. The Nigeria Police Force takes all allegations concerning the conduct of its personnel seriously. We wish to state clearly: 1. On the Nature of the Allegation The Nigeria Police Force firmly rejects these allegations as unsubstantiated and unfairly damaging to an institution entrusted with the protection of millions of Nigerians. Allegations of this gravity demand a corresponding standard of evidence, and that standard has not yet been me...

 Wildfires kill 12 people across several Algerian provinces Twelve people were killed ​in wildfires that swept ‌through several Algerian provinces, Interior Minister Said Sayoud said late ​on Wednesday, amid a ​severe heatwave gripping North Africa. The ⁠fatalities included five people ​in Jijel province, four in ​Bejaia and three in Tizi Ouzou. Sayoud added that 54 people had suffered burn injuries, including six in critical condition who are ‌currently ⁠in intensive care, Reuters reported. Algeria's civil protection services recorded 154 wildfires across the country on ​Wednesday. Thirty-six ​fires ⁠were reported in Bejaia province alone, of ​which 18 had ​been ⁠brought under control. The fires come as an exceptional heatwave ⁠sweeps ​across North Africa, ​particularly Tunisia and Algeria.

 Abia State Government Explains Criteria for Recruitment of 4,074 Teachers The Abia State Government has explained that the recruitment of 4,074 teachers was based primarily on the actual needs of schools across the state. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Elder Gabriel Chinedu Ubochi, said about 86,000 applicants initially applied for the exercise, while approximately 21,000 candidates were invited for oral interviews after meeting a 40 percent benchmark in the written assessment. Ubochi explained that the 40 percent benchmark was deliberately adopted to make the process inclusive and avoid unnecessarily excluding qualified candidates. He said the government subsequently obtained specific data from principals and heads of schools on the number and subject areas of teachers required. According to him, the final selection was therefore not based solely on examination scores, but also on the availability of vacancies and the specific subject needs of schools. The Co...

Trump orders U.S flags to fly at half-staff for one week after Dolly Parton’s death Dolly Parton has received a rare political honour from President Donald Trump, who ordered American flags to fly at half-staff nationwide for a full week after the country music icon’s death at 80. The flags went to half-staff following Parton’s death on Aug. 25 and will remain there until sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to the White House. The week-long tribute is longer than the periods ordered for other notable figures, including former Republican senator Lindsey Graham and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.  Flags were flown at half-staff for five days after Graham’s death in July, while Kirk’s tribute lasted four days after his d3@th in September 2025. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, describing Parton as “one of the greatest country singers” and saying her p@ssing was “a true loss for millions of people.” “There has never been anyone like her, and never will,” Trump wrot...

 OPERATION ENDURING PEACE INTENSIFIES ONGOING OPERATIONS AND RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN PLATEAU STATEOPERATION ENDURING PEACE INTENSIFIES ONGOING OPERATIONS AND RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN PLATEAU STATE Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have intensified ongoing decisive operations across the various Local Government Areas of Plateau State and rescued 2 kidnapped victims. The Operation conducted as part of deliberate efforts aimed at denying terrorists elements freedom of action across the State has recorded appreciable successes as corroborated by some eye witnesses and community leaders. As part of the ongoing Operations, at about 09:00am on Tuesday, 25 August 2025, troops of sector 3 deployed within Bassa Local Government Area, acting on a credible information on the kidnap of one Mr Ndubuisi Onuigbo, initiated search and rescue operation leading to the successful rescue of the kidnapped victim.  Similarly, at the early hours of today Wednesday, 26 August 2026, troops of s...

 COAS HONOURED FOR ADVANCING DEFENCE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, was on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, honoured with the Distinguished Personality Award at the National Defence College (NDC) Course 34 Graduation Dinner and Awards Night in Abuja. The award recognised the COAS’ outstanding support for defence research and innovation, particularly in advancing military operations and capability development. The award also reflects his commitment to harnessing research, operational experience and innovation to strengthen decision-making and enhance the Nigerian Army’s response to evolving security challenges. The ceremony, attended by Service Chiefs, senior military officers, members of the Federal Executive Council and other national security stakeholders, celebrated the successful completion of Course 34 and underscored the vital role of professional military education, research and inter-service cooperation in safeguarding Nig...