Taoreed Lagbaja
15 Nov
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, was transported from Lagos to Abuja yesterday in preparation for his burial today.
7 Nov
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered all police officers to wear black bands throughout the seven-day mourning period to pay tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The force's spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Adejobi said the directive is to pay tribute…
6 Nov
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. The First Lady was accompanied on the visit by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, and the wife of the National Security Adviser, Hajia Ribadu. They were…
6 Nov
President Bola Tinubu has ordered that Nigeria’s national flags be flown at half mast for seven days in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday night after a prolonged illness. He was 56. Lagbaja, who was appointed to the position of Chief of Army Staff…
6 Nov
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the death of the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, describing him as a gallant, patriotic officer who gave his all to the nation. Governor Mbah also described Lagbaja’s death as a personal loss to the government and people of…
6 Nov
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday ordered the rescheduling of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting till another date to be announced. President Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the council meeting was postponed in honour of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff,…
21 Oct
Concerns are mounting over the long absence of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, who has been confirmed ill. The situation has triggered anxiety and murmuring within the military circle and Nigerians on social media space
16 Oct
The Nigerian Army announced on Wednesday that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, is hale and hearty, currently on leave, dismissing rumours suggesting he is critically ill and receiving treatment abroad. Contrary to the circulating reports, which claimed that Lagbaja was hospitalised for an undisclosed ailment, the army clarified that the…
12 Sep
Suspected Boko Haram members, in the early hours of yesterday, launched a violent assault on Bassa, a garrison town in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
3 Sep
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, said yesterday that in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to manage and secure data efficiently is not just a requirement but a cornerstone of operational success and administrative excellence. General Lagbaja made this observation in Abuja on Tuesday while declaring open the Second…
28 Aug 2024
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has said that the Nigerian Army (NA) has recently acquired combat enablers to enhance troops' effectiveness in the conduct of ongoing operations across the country, pledging that it would remain apolitical and respect the rights of Nigerians. He made the pledge on Wednesday, August 27,…
21 Aug 2024
The UK has donated a Counter Insurgency (COIN) training facility to the Nigerian Armed Forces, to help enhance the reality of their training and better prepare the force for its future operations.
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A coalition of Civil Society Organisations on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest over alleged human rights violations, torture, and the establishment of an arbitrary and illegal detention center by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited in the Niger Delta region. Speaking on behalf of the coalition after the protest at Shoprite, Alausa, Lagos, the Convener, Comrade…
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reaffirmed his commitment to unionism and the welfare of aviation workers. The minister made this statement while delivering a keynote address at the 11th Edition of Aviation Workers’ Week and Award Night, "Role of Aviation Trade Unions in Galvanizing Workers' Support for the Attainment…
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Abia State governor, Alex Otti, yesterday formally activated a new state education programme named "Abia Fostering Innovation and Reform for School Transformation" (AbiaFIRST). The programme, according to the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Elder Goodluck Ubochi, represents a holistic approach to education transformation encompassing Early Childhood Development, Basic Education Enhancement, Secondary School Reform,…
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The new Commissioner for the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Dr. Anieti Udofia, resumed on Tuesday with a promise to build on what his predecessor, Sir Charles Udoh, left behind. He also commended the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs. Grace Akpan, and the entire staff for the roles they had been…
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A coalition of Civil Society Organisations on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest over alleged human rights violations, torture, and the establishment of an arbitrary and illegal detention center by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited in the Niger Delta region. Speaking on behalf of the coalition after the protest at Shoprite, Alausa, Lagos, the Convener, Comrade…