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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu visits family of late CoAS, offers condolences

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away at the age of 56 after a period of illness. Accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, and the wife of the National Security Adviser, Hajia Ribadu,…

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Lagbaja: President Tinubu postpones FEC meeting in tribute to late Chief of Army Staff

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has postponed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting originally scheduled for today, as a mark of respect for Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on Tuesday night. General Lagbaja, who served as Chief of Army Staff from June 19, 2023, until his death on November 5, 2024, was…

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NGF mourns late Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, joining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the nation in mourning the loss of a respected military leader. In a condolence statement issued on Wednesday by NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the…

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Passing of late CoAS, ‘huge misfortune’, says Osun Governor

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed profound sorrow over the sudden passing of late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoheed Lagbaja, hailing him as a “rare breed” and a “true patriot.” Describing the loss as a significant misfortune for Osun State, the Nigerian Army, and the people of Ilobu, Adeleke extended his heartfelt…

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BREAKING: Tinubu announces death of Chief of Army Staff, General Lagbaja

Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, the presidency has announced. He died at 56. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy) Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period…

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NCC, Judiciary, partner to strengthen Nigeria’s digital laws

By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) have launched the 2024 Annual Workshop for Judges on Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Communications Industry. Held in Lagos, the workshop brings together leaders from the judiciary and telecommunications sectors to examine the judiciary’s role in accelerating digital advancements nationwide. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman…

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New Humanitarian Minister visits First Lady, seeks partnership on poverty alleviation

By Kunle Sanni The newly sworn-in Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, has briefed Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on the status of minors recently arraigned for protests and subsequently released on the orders of President Bola Tinubu. Yilwatda disclosed this following a closed-door meeting with Senator Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, assuring that the…

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VP Shettima advocates local solutions for nutrition crisis, World Bank supports new strategy

By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to tackling its growing nutrition crisis through a new, community-focused strategy designed to improve nutrition outcomes across all 774 local government areas (LGAs) in the country. The World Bank has commended this strategy, known as the N-774 Initiative, viewing its framework as a potential model for addressing malnutrition both…

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Tinubu promotes Acting Chief of Army Staff Oluyede

…pledges progress for Nigerians By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday promoted the acting Chief of Army Staff, Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, to the rank of Lieutenant General in a ceremony at the State House, Abuja. During the decoration ceremony held in the President’s office, Tinubu praised the military’s dedication, courage, and patriotism in safeguarding the nation. L-R:…

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Ekiti Cricket Association inaugurates new board members

By Tosin Omojola The Ekiti Cricket Association under the leadership of Chairman, Mr. Akin Oyebode, has inaugurated new board members of the association. During the inauguration held at his office in Ado Ekiti, Mr. Oyebode, who also serves as the Commissioner for Finance and Budget, highlighted the state government’s commitment to selecting dedicated and visionary members to enhance the growth…

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