The Nigerian Defence Academy has released the list of successful and reserve candidates for admission into the 78 Regular Combatant Course (78RC).

The Armed Forces Selection Board exercise for the 78 Regular Course was conducted from July 4 to August 19, 2026, with successful candidates offered admission into the Academy.

According to the NDA in a statement signed by the Academy Registrar, Brigadier General OA Ogunleye on its X handle on Wednesday, successful candidates are expected to report to the NDA Ribadu Campus (Old Site), Kaduna, on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

The Academy warned that any candidate who fails to report by Monday, September 14, 2026, “will forfeit his or her place.”

It added that only selected candidates are expected to report to the Academy, where they will be received at the Drill Shed, NDA Old Site, Ribadu Cantonment.

The NDA said candidates on the reserve list “may be called as the need arises through their registered e-mails and phone numbers.”

Successful candidates have also been directed to present the original copies of their credentials, including their First School Leaving Certificate, Primary School Testimonial, WAEC/NECO results, Senior Secondary School Testimonial, Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age, and Letter of State of Origin.

The Academy stressed that candidates must also present the “original copy of duly endorsed Parent/Guardian Consent Form,” warning that photocopies would not be accepted.

“Any candidate who fails to present originals of the stated documents will not be accepted into the Academy,” the notice stated.

In addition to their credentials, successful candidates are required to come with specified clothing, footwear, sportswear, bedding and personal items, including black and white trousers, a dark-coloured lounge suit, national dress, black cover shoes, white and brown canvas shoes, football boots, a hockey stick, white shirts, socks, bed sheets and a pressing iron.

Female candidates are also required to bring black low-heel cover shoes, dark-coloured lounge skirts, black or blue short tights and trouser suits.

The NDA further directed all selected candidates to upload their O’Level results on the JAMB portal before reporting to the Academy.

Candidates who were not offered their preferred academic department are required to log into the JAMB portal to effect the necessary change.

The Academy also instructed all selected candidates to accept their admission through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) before reporting.

The NDA warned that selected candidates would not be allowed to receive visitors or leave the Academy during the first three months of training.

“Selected candidates and their parents are to please note the above for strict compliance,” the notice stated.

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The Kogi State Police Command has revealed how security forces rescued 15 National Youth Service Corps members and six other abducted persons from kidnappers in Egume Forest, Ofu Local Government Area of the state.

The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Naziru Kankarofi, disclosed this on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday.

Kankarofi said security forces launched a search-and-rescue operation immediately after receiving the alert, with military, police, Department of State Services operatives, local vigilantes and hunters involved in the operation.

He said the involvement of local hunters and vigilantes was crucial because of their familiarity with the terrain.

“As soon as we were alerted, we put all necessary measures in place to ensure they were rescued and returned to their families. An emergency meeting was convened by all the service commanders: the Brigade Commander, the Commissioner of Police, and the Director of DSS,” Kankarofi said.

He explained that the security commanders subsequently designed a search-and-rescue operation which began immediately and was intensified after the location of the abductors was narrowed down.

“We fashioned out a search-and-rescue operation, which commenced immediately. As the situation unfolded, we narrowed down to a particular spot and sought the support of local vigilantes and hunters who know the terrain very well.”

According to the commissioner, the operation culminated in a gun battle at the kidnappers’ camp on Monday afternoon, during which the victims were rescued.

“The operation commenced in earnest on Sunday. To God be the glory, around 4:00 p.m. yesterday, we arrived at the camp of the kidnappers. There was a serious gun battle; they were eventually overpowered, and all the corps members were rescued.”

Kankarofi said two of the rescued persons sustained gunshot injuries during the exchange of fire.

“Unfortunately, two people suffered gunshot injuries to their right legs: one corps member and one civilian who was abducted from the second vehicle.”

The police commissioner said the corps members were travelling from Bayelsa when they were attacked after entering Kogi State along the Itobe-Ajaokuta Highway.

“When they entered Kogi along the Itobe–Ajaokuta Highway around 5:00 p.m., they were attacked and abducted into the bush alongside passengers from another vehicle coming from the opposite direction.”

He said four suspected kidnappers were killed during the gun battle, while several others escaped with bullet wounds.

“Four of the kidnappers were killed during the exchange of fire, and several escaped with bullet wounds. A search-and-rescue operation has been going on since yesterday to mop up the area and arrest the fleeing suspects.”

Kankarofi added that security forces remained in the area to track the fleeing suspects, while the Kogi Command had also contacted its counterpart in Enugu State to block possible escape routes.

“As I am talking to you now, all our officers—military, police, DSS operatives, and hunters—are still at the operational theatre, and we are awaiting outcomes.”

“This morning, I also linked up with the neighbouring command in Enugu State because that area leads into Enugu, and arrangements have been made to ensure their forces block their end of the region.”

The rescue followed the abduction of the 15 corps members and six other persons in Egume Forest, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, had earlier said the victims were rescued following a coordinated operation involving security agencies.

Meanwhile, Kankarofi urged residents and travellers to remain calm, describing the incident as an isolated case.

“These are just isolated cases.”

He said Kogi remained generally peaceful, adding that security agencies were responding promptly to security threats across the state.

“Kogi State has been generally peaceful and calm. The security forces here are very effective and respond promptly; that’s why when such situations happen, you get to know about them.”

The commissioner also encouraged travellers to continue using roads in the state, assuring them of the presence of security personnel.

“But generally, the state is calm. You can feel free to travel through Kogi State with nothing to worry about.”

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The Ogun State Government has issued a fresh flood alert ahead of the second phase of the 2026 rainy season, advising residents in vulnerable communities to remain vigilant and relocate to safer locations where necessary.

The warning, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, followed a forecast by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency identifying Ogun among the states expected to experience heavy rainfall during the year.

Oresanya said the first phase of the rainy season, which ran from mid-March to July, witnessed intense rainfall and isolated flash floods in some parts of the state, but with comparatively minimal impact.

He was quoted as attributing the modest flash flood impact to the proactive measures adopted by the government, including sustained public awareness and education, regular maintenance of rivers, streams and drainage channels, as well as improvements in waste management services.

He said that “particular attention had been given to major river channels and waterways, including Sokori River and its tributaries, Opa-Aro, Adiyan, Eruwuru, Yemule, Gbogidi Canal and Ijamido rivers and streams, among others”.

Oresanya added that NiMet’s Seasonal Climate Prediction indicated that the second phase of the 2026 rainy season was expected to commence in September, with the state projected to experience intense rainfall averaging about 360mm during the month.

He stated further that rainfall in inland parts of the state was expected to decline from October into early November.

The Commissioner, however, warned that “the period could bring river and coastal flooding to some parts of the state due to prolonged rainfall, controlled overflow from Oyan Dam and tidal fluctuations, which could impede the flow velocity of the Ogun River”.

He explained that “the combined effect could result in temporary oversaturation of wetlands and floodplains, increasing the risk of flooding in vulnerable communities.

“We therefore advised residents in Isheri, Arepo, Mawere, Magboro, Akute and Warewa, as well as parts of Abeokuta, to remain vigilant and relocate to safer locations where necessary.

“This advisory also covers coastal communities including Makun-Omi, Iwopin, Oni, Ifaara and Igele in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area; Ebute-Imobi in Ijebu East Local Government Area; Tungeji Island and Agosasa in Ipokia Local Government Area; and communities located along the floodplains of the Ilo and Iju Rivers”

The Commissioner also urged fish farmers operating within floodplains and river corridors to harvest their stocks promptly to minimise potential losses arising from flooding.

He specifically advised fish farmers in Eriwe, Yemule, Ilase and Ayegbami, as well as those in other vulnerable communities, to heed the warning without delay.

Oresanya called on relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Local Government Authorities, emergency response organisations, community leaders and other stakeholders to intensify flood-response activities, maintain regular monitoring of vulnerable locations and ensure that drainage channels remain free of obstructions.

He also urged community leaders to strengthen public awareness campaigns in their respective communities, noting that timely information and early action remained critical to minimising the impact of potential flooding.

The Commissioner said the state government would continue to monitor weather forecasts and hydrological conditions in collaboration with NiMet, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority and other relevant stakeholders.

He assured residents that the government would sustain its efforts to minimise the adverse impact of flooding across the state, while appreciating residents for their cooperation in the measures that had contributed to the relatively low impact recorded during the first phase of the rainy season.

He urged residents to take the advisory seriously and remain responsive to further updates from the government and relevant emergency agencies.

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