{
  "id": 3983544,
  "title": "Defence College honours army chief with alumnus star award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/defence-college-honours-army-chief-with-alumnus-star-award",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T15:28:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/defence-college-honours-army-chief-with-alumnus-star-award/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The National Defence College in Abuja has honoured the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, with the \"Distinguished Alumnus Star Award\" for his contributions to strategic military leadership, professional military education, and national security. Shaibu received the award during the graduation ceremony of Course 34, which was attended by President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The ceremony underscored the Federal Government's commitment to developing strategic leaders and strengthening professionalism within Nigeria's defence and security architecture. Shaibu, who previously served as a \"Directing Staff and later as Director Coordination\" at the college, has been recognized for his contributions to strategic military education and leadership, as well as his efforts towards building a professional, adaptable, combat-ready, and resilient Nigerian Army.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Defence College honours army chief with alumnus star award",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/defence-college-honours-army-chief-with-alumnus-star-award",
        "published": "2026-08-28T16:03:47.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}