BlogHide Reblurtssamhenrytenplus in # blurtafrica • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readThe Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) held a lecture and monument commissioning ceremony on July 9, 2024.The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) held a lecture and monument commissioning ceremony on July 9, 2024, in honor of the late Major General Aderonke Kale (retired), a trailblazer who became the first female officer to attain the rank of Major General in the Nigerian Army (NA). The NDA Commandant, Major General JO Ochai, delivered a keynote…samhenrytenplus in # blurtafrica • 2 yr. ago • 2 min readProfessor Yemi Osinbanjo ( Former Vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) remarkable and heart touching speech during the 69 Regular Course Convocation Ceremony.I'm very pleased and honoured to join you at this thirty second(32nd) convocation ceremony and the graduation of the cadets of the sixty nine(69) Regular Course and Post- graduate students and the conformant of degrees honorary consul on several distinguished Nigerians this illustrious institution has for decades produced courageous servants of…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 2 yr. ago • 4 min readASH WEDNESDAYWHAT IS THE SYMBOLISM OF ASHES AND WHY DO WE RECEIVE IT ON ASH WEDNESDAY? INTRODUCTION The imposition of ashes is a solemn ritual that signals the beginning of the holy season of Lent. The ceremony is distinctive; there is no liturgical action like it throughout the entire church year. BRIEF ORIGIN OF THE USE OF ASHES The liturgical use…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readThe Academy Celebrated Her 60th Anniversary in a Grand Way.The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was also present at Nigerian Defence Academy 60th Diamond Jubilee Celebration. Who was also privileged to be the reviewing officer at the parade alongside with the service chiefs who happen to be products of this great institution. Pictures at the event which started from Monday 5th to yesterday…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readProf. Babagana Umara Zulum delivering a lecture @NDAACADEMY AT 60 Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum delivering a lecture titled "Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts: Issues and Challenges" as part of Nigerian Defence Academy Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Celebration holding at NDA Auditorium, Afaka, Kaduna, Nigeria. The Commandant has deemed it fit to create an avenue as…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readCOMMANDANT'S DRESS REHEARSAL FOR NDA 60TH ANNIVERSARY TROOPING AND PRESENTATION OF COLOURS PARADEACADEMY AT 60: COMMANDANT'S DRESS REHEARSAL FOR NDA 60TH ANNIVERSARY TROOPING AND PRESENTATION OF COLOURS PARADE. The NDA Commandant who is at this parade the reviewing officer access the dress code and how corporate, they look to ensure the officers on the parade are well dress and appropriately size up for the parade. However, the Academy…samhenrytenplus in # blurtafrica • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readLAUNCHING OF NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY 60th ANNIVERSARY EMBLEM, CREST AND PRESENTATION OF LONG SERVICE AWARDS TO ACADEMY STAFF AT THE NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY AUDITORIUM AFAKA . SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOR MAJOR GENERAL RABIU ALIYU (RETIRED)LAUNCHING OF NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY 60th ANNIVERSARY EMBLEM, CREST AND PRESENTATION OF LONG SERVICE AWARDS TO ACADEMY STAFF AT THE NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY AUDITORIUM AFAKA . SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOR MAJOR GENERAL RABIU ALIYU (RETIRED)samhenrytenplus in # blurtafrica • 2 yr. ago • 3 min readNIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY, ARMED FORCES COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE NIGERIA SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGThe Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, 30th January 2024 that will see the NDA facilitate an academic Master's Degree programme for AFCSC's Senior Division Course. The signing of the MoU ceremony,which took place at the Loyalty…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 2 yr. ago • 3 min readACADEMY @60: NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY TAKES ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATIONAs part of activities kickstarting the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)60th Anniversary celebrations,the Commandant NDA, Major General JO Ochai, led Principal Staff Officers, Officers, Civilian Staff, Cadets and Youth Corps members of the Academy on an environmental sanitation exercise in Kaduna metropolis, where they cleaned streets and drainages…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 3 yr. ago • 1 min read"Regiment" is the Academy Watch WordThe Cadets Brigade (CB) is one of the main organs of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and it is saddled with the primary responsibility for the day to day administration, discipline and welfare of cadets. The CB handles the quartering of cadets, supervision of cadets feeding, discipline, club activities and regimentation. Within this context…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 3 yr. ago • 1 min readNigerian Defence Academy Corp Members are Regimented Dogged and GallantThe aspirants who are working hard to join the academy and want to know the NDA Daily Routine of cadets must go through this. The National Defence Academy trains cadets of three services, i.e Army, Navy, and Air Force, and is one of the world's most prestigious and professional military training academies. The NDA daily routine is…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 3 yr. ago • 2 min readMAJ GEN JO OCHAI TAKES OVER COMMAND AS 32ND COMMANDANT NDAJO Ochai assumed command as the 32nd Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, today 26 June 2023. Taking over from Maj Gen IM Yusuf, who proceeds on retirement after 33 years of meritorious service. In his brief remarks during the Handing and Taking Over ceremony at the NDA Headquarters, the outgoing Commandant, Maj Gen IM Yusuf, thanked…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 3 yr. ago • 2 min readThe Pulling Out of An Academy Corper! The Pride of Academy Loyalty and Valour The National youth service corp is once in a lifetime experience just like yesterday it has come and gone but the impact will always stand the taste of time. The year is program to engage graduating students of various institutions of learning and discipline to inculcate in them a wide range of…samhenrytenplus in # blurtafrica • 3 yr. ago • 2 min readBe Resilient Towards Life ChallengesThe female tortoise at a point feels she's too good and she has been taken advantage of by people so she decides to change her attitude to live of the world. She have lived her life building a good reputation about herself; gentle, discipline, faithful and all the good virtue you can think of but at long run Life challenges made her have a…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 3 yr. ago • 2 min readNO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO DO LESS THAN THEIR BESTWhatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might. There are area I live in recently had the lowest voter turn- out in Kaduna Nigeria. That may not seem significant, until you start listening to some of the people around here complaining. Do we really have the right to complain about what we permit? We march against abortion, but how…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 3 yr. ago • 2 min readCADET BRIGADE INTER-BATTALION COMBAT SWIMMING COMPETITIONMOGADISHU BATTALION EMERGE THE WINNER OF INTER-BATTALION COMBAT SWIMMING COMPETITION Mogadishu Battalion has emerged winner of the just concluded Cadet Brigade Inter-Battalioon Combat Swimming Competition for Army Cadets of 70 RC, which took place today 6 February 2023 at the NIGERIA DEFENCE ACADEMY swimming Pool, Afaka.The event saw Mogadishu…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 3 yr. ago • 4 min readKnock it Like Beautiful Marguerite Piazza[ Knock out depression, knock out discouragement, knock out all kinds of forecasts of gloom and doom. You may not be able to control everything that happens to you, but you can control how you will react. Even if the doctor has given you shattering news, you don't have to be knocked down. You can get up and fight. You can win-perhaps over the…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 3 yr. ago • 2 min readIntelligence and Security Studies Cadets (students)Serving in the Defence Academy is one of the best experience I ever had the experience is just superb, ranging from the military parade to work experience I can happily tell you it's a place you will love to visit. I have a good knowledge about the the military, how they operate and speak. The short time has actually gathered so many encounter…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 3 yr. ago • 2 min readMotivate Yourself and Think PositivelyWhen you consider all of the positive reactions, you will be motivated to positive action. "It take guts to leave the ruts," 1 said to someone whose only solution to his problem was a major alteration in his life-style. His drinking problem was connected with a group of friends with whom he had been associating for years. "You've got to separate…samhenrytenplus in # r2cornell • 3 yr. ago • 3 min readEVERY TOUGH SITUATION WILL CHANGE YOU.Problems never leave us the way they found us. Every person is affected by the tough times. No one emerges from a problem untouched by tough times. Recently I was talking to a super successful salesperson. His income is in the six-figure bracket. When I inquired about his training, I was surprised to learn that his degree is in history and…
