Tag: lagbaja
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Lagbaja’s widow cries out in her tribute, says “who’ll will give me that morning hug?”
The widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Mariya, has pledged her eternal love to her late husband as she reflects with a question that who will hug her now. Mariya also reminisced on the connection she shared with her husband of nearly 17 years, describing their relationship as one…
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Lagbaja embarks on final journey on Friday –says family
The late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, is set to be buried in Abuja on Friday. His immediate elder brother, Moshood Lagbaja, made the announcement during a condolence visit by the St. Charles Grammar School Osogbo Old Boys Association (SCOBA) in Osogbo, Osun State. Moshood Lagbaja shared that while the military…
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Lagbaja: Nigeria has lost a rare gem – Akpabio
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio , has described the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, as rare gem and a fine officer, who gave his all for the territorial security and unity of the country. Akpabio said he received the news of the death of the late military chief with shock,…
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Remains of Lagbaja arrive Nigeria as Presidency confirms demise
The body of the former chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who died a few days ago, has arrived in Nigeria. The body arrived in the country on Tuesday night. Lagbaja had reportedly battled aggressive prostate cancer that had got to the late stage. All medical efforts to cure him had fallen through.…
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COAS orders investigation into state of army detention facilities
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Legbaja, has ordered an investigation into the state of all Nigerian Army detention facilities across the nation. A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said that the order was in response to the recent protest
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Army will ensure total defeat of insurgents, others – Lagbaja
T he Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated the commitment and determination of the Nigerian Army to ensure the total defeat of insurgents, marauding bandits, and all other forms of external and internal aggression disturbing the peace of the country. Lagbaja gave the assurance in his Easter Message to troops and…
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Tinubu approves payment of 12 attack helicopters for army
President Bola Tinubu has approved payment for the procurement of 12 attack helicopters for the Nigerian Army. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, made this known at the
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Why Nigerian Army is acquiring helicopters – Lagbaja
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Army is reactivating its Air wing to enhance its operations and relieve pressure on the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Lagbaja made this known to newsmen
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For over 20yrs security challenges made governance cumbersome in Nig – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Major Gen.Taoreed Lagbaja has said that security challenges in the last 20years has made governance cumbersome, disrupting developmental progress in the country. Tge COAS noted that the Nigeria Army is the most misunderstood, complex and challenged component of the Nigeria Armed forces. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Lagbaja stated this when he…
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Lagbaja assumes office as 23rd Chief of Army staff
The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has assumed command of Nigerian Army as the 23rd army chief with pledge to discharge responsibilities with fairness. Lagabaja took the baton from the 22nd Chief, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya who had been in command since May 2021.