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The Nigerian Army has opened applications for eligible Nigerians seeking commission into the force under the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027.

The Army announced the commencement of the recruitment exercise in a statement released on Tuesday, saying the application is open to qualified civilians and serving military personnel who meet the required conditions.

Successful applicants will undergo training and, upon commissioning, serve as SSCC officers in the Combat Arms, including the Infantry and Armour Corps, as well as Combat Support Arms comprising the Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps.

Prospective applicants are required to visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal at nashortservice.army.mil.ng and select the SSCC option.

Applicants are expected to carefully follow the instructions provided on the portal when completing their applications.

The Nigerian Army urged members of the public to disregard any recruitment portal or announcement claiming that applications were opened before the official publication.

The Army also advised prospective applicants to rely only on information published through its official channels.

Applicants and members of the public were further encouraged to watch for official recruitment jingles on television and radio stations following the announcement.

The deadline for applications is Saturday, October 17, 2026.

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The governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in the Osun State governorship election, Hon. Adebayo Simon Adewale, has withdrawn from the race and declared his support for the incumbent governor and Accord Party candidate, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke.

Adewale announced his decision at a press conference on Thursday, August 13, saying he had reached the decision after deep reflection and extensive consultations with party leaders, supporters and other stakeholders.

He described his withdrawal as a “conscious choice to place the interest of Osun State above personal ambition,” urging members of the APM and his supporters across the state to vote for Adeleke in Saturday’s election.

According to him, the decision was motivated by his conviction that Adeleke deserves another term to consolidate the achievements of his administration.

“Having carefully assessed the situation, I believe Governor Ademola Adeleke deserves another term to consolidate the progress his administration has recorded,” Adewale said.

He added that his decision was not influenced by pressure or personal interest, but was based on what he described as the collective interest of Osun State.

Adewale said politics should ultimately be about serving the people, stressing that his decision was aimed at promoting peace, stability, development and the overall wellbeing of the state.

“Accordingly, I hereby declare my full support for the re-election of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, and I call on all my supporters, members of the Allied People’s Movement, and the good people of Osun State to join me in supporting his re-election,” he said.

The APM candidate also directed members of his party and his supporters to back Adeleke at the polls scheduled for Saturday.

He concluded by calling for unity and a focus on the future of Osun State, saying his decision was taken in the belief that it would best serve the people.

“Politics should always serve the people, and today, I have chosen the path that I believe will best advance peace, stability, development, and the collective interest of our state,” he added.

The development comes less than 48 hours before Osun State voters are expected to elect their next governor.

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Former Oyo State Commissioner for Education and immediate past Federal Character Commissioner representing Oyo State, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela, has expressed deep sadness over the death of the Dean of the Faculty of Administration, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Professor Rafiu Oyesola Salawu.

Olowofela, who is also a former Chairman of Ido Local Government, described the late Salawu as a seasoned professor and his junior at the United Christian Secondary School (UCSS), Omi-Adio, Ibadan.

In a condolence message, Olowofela commiserated with the deceased’s family, the UCSS Omi-Adio community, OAU, Ile-Ife, and other associates of the late scholar.

“The tragic loss of my junior at UCSS and a seasoned Professor at Obafemi Awolowo University has just been brought to my attention. I commiserate with the family, UCSS Omi-Adio, O.A.U, Ile-Ife and in particular Dr. Zach Adedeji, Chairman Federal Revenue Service who enjoyed tutelage under Professor Salawu. May his soul rest in peace,” he said.

Professor Salawu’s death has thrown the Obafemi Awolowo University community into mourning. He passed away on Sunday, although the cause of his death has not been officially disclosed.

Earlier, the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olanrewaju, confirmed the death, saying the institution’s management received the news with profound shock and a deep sense of loss.

According to the university, Salawu made significant contributions to the Faculty of Administration despite serving as Dean for barely a year.

Under his leadership, virtually every office in the faculty was equipped with air-conditioning systems, CCTV security systems and solar-powered energy solutions, aimed at creating a modern, secure and technology-driven academic environment.

Beyond infrastructure, Salawu was remembered as a passionate advocate for students and a bridge-builder who prioritised staff welfare, student advancement and strong alumni relations.

Olanrewaju said the late professor’s approachable and resourceful leadership reflected his determination to leave the faculty significantly better than he found it.

The Vice-Chancellor of OAU, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, management, staff and students, expressed condolences to the bereaved family and the university community.

Bamire described Salawu as a dedicated academic, accomplished administrator and servant-leader whose brief tenure had already established an enduring legacy of institutional transformation.

The university management prayed that Almighty God would grant the deceased’s family, colleagues, students and the entire OAU community the fortitude to bear the loss.