Armed Forces Remembrance Day
23 Jan
It does appear to me that Nigerians are yet to grasp the deep meaning of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrated on Monday, January 15. Nothing better calls for sober reflection as Nigerians remember and celebrate our fallen heroes in the Army
18 Jan
Confusion has trailed the death of a soldier, Boyi ThankGod, attached to 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State, who allegedly shot himself during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
16 Jan
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, led the National Assembly, armed forces and other stakeholders to honour the country’s living and fallen heroes at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, situated at the National Arcade, Abuja.
16 Jan
Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on the Federal Government to consider January 15 as the true democracy day.
15 Jan
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Monday, commended the gallantry of serving Nigerian military officers and fallen heroes for protecting the nation.
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Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has urged Nigerians to embrace national unity while continuing their support for the nation’s armed forces.
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Gov. Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has reiterated that his administration would continue to support retired men and families of fallen ones. Aliyu made the pledge during 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration on Monday in Sokoto.
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