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Tinubu Honours Fallen Army Chief Lagbaja with CFR Award
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday posthumously conferred the prestigious Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) award on the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed…
Nigerian Navy Bolsters Fleet with Advanced Agusta Westland Helicopters
The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of three Agusta Westland 109 Trekker helicopters, a boost to its aerial fleet aimed at enhancing operational capacity.
The handover ceremony was…
Fallen Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja Set for Final Honours in Abuja
The late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on November 5 at 56, will be laid to rest on Thursday and Friday in Abuja.
According to a statement from Acting…
NHRC Clears Army of Forced Abortions, Finds Military Culpable of Infanticide and…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has found the Nigerian Army responsible for mass killings, including infanticide, in its counter-insurgency operations in the North-East.
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Buratai Leads Dignitaries in Honouring Late COAS Lagbaja
In a solemn tribute, former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Nigerian Ambassador to Benin, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), led a delegation of dignitaries to pay respects to the…
Buratai Mourns Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, Hails His Legacy of Discipline, Dedication
Retired Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Chief of…
Defence Headquarters Confirms New Terrorist Group ‘Lukarawas’ in…
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist group, known as ‘Lukarawas,’ which is worsening the security situation in northwest Nigeria.
During a press…
BREAKING: COAS Lagbaja is dead
President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who died at age 56.
According to a statement by the…
President Tinubu Elevates Acting COAS Oluyede to Lieutenant General
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promoted the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Olufemi Oluyede, to the rank of Lieutenant General.
This advancement follows his recent appointment as…