By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of personnel and their families as he commissions newly constructed accommodation for soldiers in Abuja. The COAS made the reaffirmation on Monday, 17 March 2025, while addressing...
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The Nigerian Army has renamed the Ikeja cantonment after the late Chief of Army Staff (CAOS), Taoreed Lagbaja. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the decision was in recognition of Lagbaja’s courage and service to Nigeria. “This renaming is not just a new title; it represents our respect, gratitude,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred a posthumous National Honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the late Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Tinubu announced the award during his remarks at the burial of Lagbaja at the National Military Cemetery Abuja for his bravery, loyalty...
President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday, paid their last respects to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on November 5 at the age...
The Head of Lagbaja Family of Ilobu kingdom, Mr Demola Lagbaja, has said it is regrettable that the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja, did not enjoy life outside the military. The family head spoke on Monday while receiving the St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo, Old...
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has opened a condolence register in honour of Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Academy Public Relations Officer, Maj. Mohammed Maidawa. “On behalf of the Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy,...
The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, and his State counterpart, Bello Matawalle, on Thursday, led service chiefs to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the death of Lagbaja was...
The death of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja, has thrown his native Ilobu Community into deep mourning. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who was in the town on Wednesday, reports that the whole area looked unusually calm. At the Palace of the Olobu...
President Bola Tinubu has directed that National flag be flown at half mast for seven days in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Lagbaja’s death was announced by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has expressed sorrow over the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The Army chief died on Tuesday after a brief illness at the age of 56. Musa, in a statement by the Director Defence Information, Brig.-Gen....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, has ordered rescheduling the Federal Executive Council meeting till another date to be announced. Initially scheduled for today, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who...
CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has emphasized the critical need for the Nigerian Army to constantly reassess and adapt its strategies in response to the evolving security challenges facing Nigeria. Speaking at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2024 lecture...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt..-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured Nigerians of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to combating all threats and ensuring peace across Nigeria in the foreseeable future. Lagbaja gave the assurance during the Inter-denominational Church Service in commemoration of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL)...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has advised Nigerians bearing arms against the country to drop their arms, seek dialogue and other reasonable means to address grievances. He made the call in Bauchi on Wednesday during the inauguration of the newly constructed Nigerian Army Armoured...
The Nigeria Army on Wednesday, announced the deployment of 177 personnel for a peace keeping mission in Guinea-Bissau. The Chief of Operations, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Boniface Sinjen, made the announcement at the graduation ceremony of troops of Nigerian Company 3 ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau, at Martin...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has described the performance of troops in the recent operations to clear the remnants of terrorists in the North-East as outstanding. Lagbaja made this known in an interview with newsmen in Maiduguri, where he celebrated Eid-el Kabir...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a grand display of military might and engineering prowess, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, commissioned two road projects and the HQ 47 BB Office Complex at Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri. The COAS also inspected recovered and captured...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has extended hearty felicitations and commendation to troops of the Nigerian Army and members of their families on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir. COAS Lagbaja also commended their commitment and gallantry in confronting emerging...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has officers and men to be innovative and creative in tackling and resolving the security challenges currently confronting Nigeria. Lagbaja gave the charge at the graduation ceremony of 80 Warrant Officers at the Warrant Officers’ Academy Course 43 on Friday...
By BARBARA KALU, Aba – Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has placed a N25m bounty on the killers of five soldiers in the Aba area of the state. It would be recalled that gunmen on Thursday stormed the military unit at Obikabia Junction, Ogbor Hill area, and also burnt...