The ailing Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, has died at the age of 56 years. Lagbaja, born on February 28, 1968, in Ilobu, Osun State, was appointed by President Bola Tinubu in June 2023, as the 27th Chief of Army Staff. The presidency on Wednesday confirmed his death. “Announcement of
BREAKING : Tinubu Appoints New Acting Chief Of Army Staff
Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff. This was announced in a statement released on Wednesday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga explained that Oluyede would assume the role pending the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently abroad for medical treatment. The statement
The Whole Brouhaha Surrounding COAS & death rumor
The recent Brouhaha involving the Army Chief of staff and his rumored death which has been debunked by the Nigerian Army is still creating some ounces of confusion. An online news summary expert, @TrendingEX tried to summarize what’s really happening.. Read below : Chief of Army Staff is trending because the COAS, General Taoreed Lagbaja
Nigerians react to COAS position on Fire Arms
Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has provided reasoning for not permitting Nigerians to openly carry arms in response to the attacks in Plateau State. In a recent interview on Channels Television, Lagbaja emphasized that advocating for self-defense through open carrying of arms could lead to “anarchy.” He firmly expressed his
Breaking : Buhari appoints Farouk Yahaya new COAS
President Muhammadu Buhari appoints Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new chief of Army staff after Lt. Gen Attahiru died in an air crash. Prior to his appointment Maj Gen Yahaya was the General Officer Commanding 1 Division of the Nigerian Army and the incumbent Theatre Commander of the Counter terrorism Counter Insurgency military outfit in the