The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, is currently appearing before the House of Representatives Committees on Defence and Army for screening as the substantive COAS. President Bola Tinubu appointed Mr Oluyede as the acting army chief on 30 October following the illness of Taoreed Lagbaja. Mr Lagbaja, a lieutenant general, however, died on … Read more
A Nigerian soldier has been dismissed from service just days before he was scheduled to receive a new rank due to his involvement in a theft incident Nigerian Army ismissed the officer for stealing his colleague’s phone. According to a source, the Lance Corporal, Kenewenimo Lokoja (12NA/67/3446) was dismissed last week. He was said to … Read more
Mariya Lagbaja, the widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has pledged undying love for her husband. Mariya also reminisced on the connection she shared with her husband of nearly 17 years, describing their relationship as one built on friendship, love, and unwavering support. In an emotional tribute to her … Read more
The death of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja, on November 5, 2024, tragically drew the curtain over the life of a patriot who was committed to the decimation of forces militating against the peace of his country. information about Lagbaja’s condition of health was shrouded in secrecy, prompting public uproar on … Read more
The acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, visited the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army in Sokoto on Sunday as part of efforts to combat the new terror group, Lukarawa. Olukoyede ordered the troops to crush the new terror group which was reportedly inducing youths in the state into its fold. The … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. Contained in a brief statement issued by the Special adviser to the president, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). According to a release issued on Wednesday by the Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. … Read more
The Nigerian Army has declared that the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja is on leave. The development follows reports that the COAS is currently incapacitated due to ill health.Disclosing this development, the Army spokesman, Onyema Nwachukwu, said there is a laid down process that ensures no vacuum in the leadership structure. … Read more
Hamidat Kelani reports – The Defence Headquarters said that Nigeria troops killed 6,886 terrorist and other criminal elements, arrested 6970 suspects and rescued 4,488 kidnapped hostages between January to December 2023. The Director of Defence Media operations, Major General Edward Buba while addressing newsmen on behalf of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa … Read more
Lagos State Police Command has asked the Nigerian Army to fish out soldiers behind the torture and murder of Inspector Monday Orukpe who was among the five policemen attacked for stopping vehicles along their lane to pave way for a heavy duty truck joining the expressway. The command has also asked the Army to return … Read more
