Armed Forces Remembrance Day
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Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the federal government to grant national recognition and support to the families of Nigeria’s fallen heroes. The organisation specifically urged the government to prioritize the prompt payment of benefits and pensions to the families of deceased service members, noting that delayed payments could add to the…
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Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to supporting the military in ensuring peace and security. Sani's pledge to the military was made during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held at the main bowl of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Wednesday. The Governor was represented by the Speaker…
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The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Muftwang, has raised questions about the welfare of veterans who served the country. In a statement issued to mark the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Muftwang said the day should be used to reflect on how the veterans and families of fallen soldiers are treated. The governor also stated…
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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, has restated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of the families of brave officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The Governor who participated in the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration on Wednesday at the trade fair complex in Gusau, donated N20 million to the state’s…
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Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday disbursed N35 million in loans to 51 widows of fallen heroes in the state. Aiyedatiwa, who handed cheques to the beneficiaries at the Cenotaph in Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital, stated that the gesture was made to support the widows as breadwinners of their families. While disclosing…
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In celebration of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to eschew violence and divisive tendencies. This was as he honoured the courage and sacrifices of the gallant Armed Forces who selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria and guarantee peaceful coexistence. He described the…
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January 15th marks a significant day in Nigeria’s calendar - the Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
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Today, in the absence of President Bola Tinubu, who is currently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to release white pigeons in commemoration of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to the welfare and advancement of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Speaking at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Dinner and Award Night, held to honor officers and commemorate the sacrifices of fallen heroes, the President praised the military’s pivotal role in safeguarding the nation's security and…
23 Jan 2024
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 2024
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.
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The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday said his administration would initiate welfare packages for the families of fallen heroes in the state. The governor made the promise at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Benin City. Okpebholo said the welfare packages would be geared towards sustaining the immediate families of the…