Chief of Army Staff

Tinubu sends Oluyede’s name to Senate for confirmation as Chief of Army Staff

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024Bode DoluLeave a Comment

President Bola Tinubu has on Friday written to Nigerian Senate, seeking confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. “In his letter sent today, President Tinubu seeks Oluyede’s confirmation in accordance with the provision of Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended and Section 18(1) of the Armed […]

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja, dies

November 6, 2024Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, has passed away. His death at the age of 56, was confirmed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. Onanuga, in the statement titled, ‘Announcement of the Passing of Chief of Army Staff, […]

Nigerian Army addresses rumours, anxiety over the health status of Chief of Army Staff

October 20, 2024Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Nigerian Army has on Sunday debunked reports circulating that Nigerian Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lt Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. Several reports, originating from a social media post by a Nigerian journalist announcing the death of the Army chief, had gone viral. The journalist claimed that Lagbaja had died of cancer 48 hours ago. […]