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Nigerian Army Warns Public Against Fake 2027 Recruitment Advertisement
By Rukevwe Odeh
The Nigerian Army has alerted Nigerians to a fraudulent recruitment advertisement circulating online, claiming to invite applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027.
In a statement released by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army described the advertisement as fake and warned that it was not issued by the military.
The Army urged members of the public, especially prospective applicants, to ignore the false recruitment notice and avoid making payments to individuals, groups, or websites claiming to conduct recruitment on its behalf.
According to the statement, all recruitment and commissioning exercises conducted by the Nigerian Army are free of charge, transparent, and strictly based on merit. It added that official recruitment announcements are only made through recognised national newspapers, the Army’s verified social media platforms, and other approved communication channels.
The Army also stressed that no recruitment forms are sold and that no individual or agent has been authorised to facilitate enlistment or collect money from applicants.
Security agencies have been directed to identify and prosecute those responsible for creating and circulating the fake advertisement. The Army warned that anyone found using the fraudulent recruitment scheme to deceive Nigerians would face legal action.
The military reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the integrity of its recruitment process and advised Nigerians to verify any recruitment information through official Nigerian Army communication channels. It also encouraged the public to report suspicious recruitment activities to the nearest military formation or relevant security agency.
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Pastor McPherson Gold Kurobo Felicitates HRM Bosu Dio on 34th Coronation Anniversary
By Derick Peretengboro
A respected clergyman and former GMOU Chairman of the Iduwini Kingdom Development Board, Bayelsa State, Pastor McPherson Gold Kurobo, has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Bosu Dio (JP), the Ebenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, on the occasion of his 34th Coronation Anniversary.
In a goodwill message released to commemorate the royal milestone, Pastor Kurobo, speaking on behalf of the people of Iduwini Kingdom, celebrated the monarch’s enduring reign and outstanding leadership, declaring, “AYAMABULOU! AYAMABULOU! AYAMABULOU!
He stated, “On behalf of the people of Iduwini Kingdom, I, Pastor McPherson Gold Kurobo, Clergyman and former GMOU Chairman, Iduwini Kingdom Development Board, Bayelsa State, joyfully felicitate with His Royal Majesty, Bosu Dio (JP), the Ebenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, as Your Majesty marks the glorious milestone of your 34th Coronation Anniversary.
The cleric commended the monarch for his exemplary service to the kingdom, noting that “Your Majesty’s God-given wisdom, exemplary leadership, and steadfast commitment to peace, unity, and the advancement of our kingdom continue to inspire hope and strengthen our people.
Offering prayers for the royal father, Pastor Kurobo said, “It is my earnest prayer that the Lord will preserve Your Majesty in divine health, renew your strength like the eagle’s, increase you in wisdom, and grant you many more fruitful and peaceful years upon the throne.
He concluded the message with royal salutations, declaring: “Long Live His Royal Majesty! Long Live Iduwini Kingdom! God Bless the King!
The 34th Coronation Anniversary of HRM Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-I, continues to attract goodwill messages from prominent sons and daughters of Iduwini Kingdom, community leaders, public officials, and well-wishers, in recognition of the monarch’s decades of dedicated service, peaceful leadership, and commitment to the growth and unity of the kingdom.
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Big Solo Nig. Ltd. CEO Hails HRM Bosu Dio’s Leadership at 34th Coronation Anniversary
By Derick Peretengboro
The Chief Executive Officer of Big Solo Nig. Ltd. and former Chairman of the Odimodi Federated Communities, Comrade Solomon Gbegha, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-I, the Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, on the occasion of his 34th Coronation Anniversary.
In an official congratulatory letter dated August 6, 2026, and addressed to the revered monarch, Comrade Gbegha described the King as “a symbol of peace, wisdom, and progress,” commending his remarkable leadership and enduring contributions to the growth and unity of Iduwini Kingdom.
The letter, issued under the letterhead of Big Solo Nig. Ltd., reads in part:
I, Comrade Solomon Gbegha, CEO of Big Solo Nig. Ltd. and former Chairman of Odimodi Federated Communities, warmly congratulate HRM. Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-I, the Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, on the joyous celebration of your 34th Coronation Anniversary.”
Comrade Gbegha further acknowledged the monarch’s impactful reign, stating:
Your reign has been distinguished by wisdom, visionary leadership, and an unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and the progress of our kingdom.”
He also offered prayers for the continued success of the monarch’s reign, saying:
May Almighty God continue to bless Your Majesty with good health, strength, wisdom, and many more glorious years on the throne.”
The goodwill message concluded with the declaration:
Long May Your Reign, Our Revered King! AYAMABULOU! AYAMABULOU! AYAMABULOU!”
The 34th Coronation Anniversary of HRM Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-I, has continued to attract tributes and congratulatory messages from corporate organizations, community leaders, traditional institutions, and well-wishers, in recognition of the monarch’s enduring legacy of peace, unity, and development across Iduwini Kingdom.
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Otuaro Credits Tinubu’s Support as 16 PAP Scholars Complete Overseas Master’s Degrees
By Rukevwe Odeh
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support of the programme, following the successful graduation of 16 beneficiaries sponsored for postgraduate studies abroad.
The graduates completed master’s degree programmes at universities in the United Kingdom and the United States, with four of them earning distinctions in their respective fields. The outstanding graduates are Nina Orubebe (Financial Management), Tonbra Tonlagha (International Hospitality and Tourism), Kemien Egbekun (Law), and Simon Douye (Construction Engineering Management).
The scholars studied a wide range of disciplines, including Software Engineering, Oil and Gas, Data Science and Engineering, Financial Management, Law, Construction Engineering Management, and Global Public Health. They graduated from respected institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Coventry University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Aston University, Northumbria University, Carnegie Mellon University, and several others.
Reacting to the achievement, Otuaro congratulated the graduates for their dedication and successful completion of their programmes. He noted that their accomplishments demonstrate the positive impact of the Federal Government’s investment in education and human capital development in the Niger Delta.
According to him, the expansion of the scholarship scheme aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to improve educational opportunities and equip young people in the region with the skills needed to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Otuaro stated that since assuming office in March 2024, the Presidential Amnesty Programme has produced 111 master’s and doctoral degree holders, comprising 57 graduates from foreign universities and 54 from institutions within Nigeria. He added that the programme has awarded about 9,000 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships in Nigerian universities, alongside 247 scholarships for higher education abroad.
The PAP administrator also expressed appreciation to President Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for their continued support, saying their commitment has strengthened the programme’s efforts to promote peace, education, and sustainable development across the Niger Delta.
He reaffirmed the agency’s resolve to continue expanding access to educational opportunities for qualified youths despite criticism, stressing that investment in education remains one of the most effective ways to secure lasting peace and economic growth in the region.
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