Alkebulan is the ancient name for Africa. The name Africa stems from the time when the Roman Empire took occupation of a large portion of the continent then known to the world.   As is the practice in these ancient war times, the Romans sought to disconnect the indigenous Africans from their cultures, deities and knowledge.…

The Cultural Parade is one of the unique aspects that makes Carnival Calabar such a special event. It stands out as a powerful symbol of Nigerian diversity and unity, showcasing ethnic costumes and traditional dress from across the country in a breathtaking spectacle. The Carnival Parade is the climax of a potpourri of events offered…

The top traditional rulers in Cross River State, Nigeria are: Cross River Cross River, a state in southern Nigeria, close to the Atlantic ocean to the South and Cameroon to the East. Benue State bounds it to the north, and the states of Ebonyi and Abia bound it to the west. It is bound by…

Festivals in Cross River bring in tourists from far and wide into the state to enjoy themselves and also do business in the state. These festivals include The Cross River State Christmas Festival which promises to be an event that will rival any festival events in Africa, with over 30 days of endless fun, carnival,…

The main function of the Directorate of Legal Services (Army) (DLS ‘A’) is the provision of legal services to the Nigerian Army (NA). Other functions include providing legal advice, review of reports of Boards of Inquiry and Regimental Inquiries, review of petitions and letters of redress, supervision of Court-Martial trials, review of Records of Proceedings…

The Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR) was established in 1962 to keep the Nigerian contingent in the United Nations Peace Keeping Force in Congo abreast with happenings back home. It was also to inform Nigerians at home on the performance of the Nigerian contingent in the operation area. DAPR has developed and expanded in…

The Directorate of Islamic Affairs (DOIA) is perhaps the oldest religious component of the Nigerian Army (NA). It is tasked with providing the spiritual needs of the Moslem officers and soldiers in the NA and is headed by the Director of Islamic Affairs. Other Corps & Services of Nigeria Army Infantry Corps Centre The Infantry…

NIGERIAN ARMY CHAPLAIN SERVICES PROTESTANTThe Protestant (Prot) Chaplaincy like the RC is also an old spiritual Army institution. It developed from its cradled of a ‘one-man’ office of British Chaplain Officer seconded from Britain in the early 1950s. Today, there are Prot Chaplain Officers in various formations and units to conduct various religious services to…

The Roman Catholic (RC) Chaplaincy of the NA (Nigeria Army) is one of the oldest spiritual institutions established at the inception of West African Frontier Force. The earlier priests were Reverend Fathers (Military) seconded from Britain to Nigeria to administer the administrative and spiritual concerns of RC officers and soldiers. Later, Reverend Fathers of Nigerian…

The Nigerian Army Band Corps (NABC) began as a Regimental Band in 1932 with a Bandmaster sent from the Royal Life Guards Band in England to man the Band. In 1935, the Band was converted to full-fledged Military Band. The music provided by NABC covers highlife, traditional and military music for the needs of the…