May 2025 News Archive – ProTouch Sports Africa

Welcome to the May 2025 archive. Here you’ll find the most talked‑about defence stories from Nigeria that landed on our site this month. We keep it short, clear and useful so you can get up to speed fast.

NDA Screening Test – What You Need to Know

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) announced its 77th Regular Course screening test for May 24, 2025. If you’re thinking about a career that mixes military training with a university degree, this is the first gate you’ll face.

Candidates must bring their original certificates, a recent passport‑size photo, and a copy of their National Identity Number. The test itself lasts two hours and covers English, mathematics, general knowledge and basic physical fitness. Scores are released within a week; those who pass move on to the interview stage, which decides the final selection.

The NDA program runs for five years – three years of intensive military training followed by two years of academic study in fields like engineering, law or social sciences. Graduates graduate as commissioned officers and earn a recognized bachelor's degree. Think about it: you get both a solid education and a clear path into the armed forces.

Tip for applicants: double‑check your documents a day before the test, arrive early, and stay hydrated. A calm mind performs better than a rushed one. If you miss this round, don’t worry – the NDA runs a similar screening each year.

Operation HADIN KAI – Minister’s Visit to Maiduguri

In May 2025 Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff paid a surprise visit to the Theatre Command in Maiduguri. Their goal? To see first‑hand how troops are handling Operation HADIN KAI, the campaign against Boko Haram in the North East.

During the visit they toured training grounds, inspected equipment and talked directly with soldiers on the front line. The officials praised the troops for improving response times and for securing several villages that were previously under insurgent control.

The minister highlighted two key achievements: a 30 % drop in successful attacks compared to last year, and better coordination between army units and local police. He also stressed that sustainable peace will need continued community engagement and more resources for reconstruction.

For the locals, the visit was a morale boost. Families said they feel safer knowing top officials are monitoring progress up close. The defence team announced plans to roll out additional medical kits and to upgrade communication networks in remote areas.

If you follow security news, keep an eye on the next update from the Ministry of Defence – they usually release monthly briefings after such visits. Those briefings give concrete numbers on troop deployments, casualty figures and upcoming operations.

That’s a quick roundup of May 2025’s biggest defence stories on ProTouch Sports Africa. Stay tuned for more updates as they happen, and feel free to dive deeper into any article that caught your eye.