Plateau Gov. Mutfwang tells military to treat terrorists as enemies of state
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces to deal decisively with terrorists and bandits, describing them as criminals and enemies of the state who must be confronted without hesitation. He made this call while receiving the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, at the Government House in Jos. The […]
Senate Approves Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff
The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed the appointment of Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The decision was made during the Senate’s plenary session on Tuesday, November 3, following a detailed review by the Committee on Army. Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, the Chairman of the Committee, presented the screening report to the […]
Olufemi Oluyede Officially Confirmed as Chief of Army Staff by House of Representatives
The House of Representatives has officially confirmed Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This decision was made after a report was presented by Babajimi Benson, the Chairman of the Committee on Defense. Earlier this week, the Joint Committee on Army and Defense conducted a screening session for Oluyede, who was nominated […]
President Tinubu, VP Shettima, Akpabio, Tajudeen Abbas, Gbajabiamila, and Others Attend Funeral of Late Chief of Army Staff Taoreed Lagbaja
On November 15, 2024, the remains of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the late Chief of Army Staff, were laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Abuja. A solemn funeral service was held at the National Christian Centre before his body was moved to the cemetery for interment. Many prominent figures in Nigeria attended the […]
IGP Directs Police to Wear Black Bands for 7 Days in Honor of Lagbaja’s death
The Nigeria Police Force has been directed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to wear black bands for seven days to honor the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away after a brief illness. This directive aims to show respect for Lagbaja’s bravery, commitment, and efforts in fighting […]
BREAKING: Chief Of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja Is Dead
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, has passed away at the age of 56. The sad news was confirmed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who expressed his sorrow over the loss. According to a statement from Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the […]