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Lagbaja, Nigerian Army’s 27th COAS Is Dead

Global UpfrontNov 6, 2024November 6, 20240

The Presidency on Wednesday morning announced the death of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. He was aged 56. A

Ag COAS, Olufemi Oluyede Promoted Lieutenant General

Global UpfrontNov 5, 2024November 5, 20240

Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, signaling that his position is

AANI Hails Appointment Of General Oluyede As Ag COAS, Nigerian Army

Global UpfrontNov 2, 2024November 2, 20240

The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), the umbrella of alumni of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has “warmly” congratulated

General Oluyede Assumes Leadership Friday At AHQ As Wait For Lagbaja Continues

Global UpfrontNov 1, 2024November 1, 20240

The Acting Chief of Army Staff (Ag COAS), Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, will assume duties today Friday November 1, 2024 after a brief ceremony

Nigeria Army: Lagbaja “On Leave And Medical Checkup Abroad,” Dismiss Fears Of Vacuum In Leadership

Global UpfrontOct 19, 2024October 19, 20240

The Nigerian Army (NA) has officially confirmed that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja is “on leave and medical checkup abroad,”

Nigeria’s Chief Of Army Staff, Lagbaja ‘Incapacitated’ Abroad As Military Generals Lobby, Jostle For Position

Global UpfrontOct 19, 2024October 19, 20240

Top military officers are jostling for the position of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff as Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the current incumbent, deals with

Defence Minister In Niger Delta Region, Commends Army’s Role In Anti-bunkering, Anti-crude Oil Theft

Global UpfrontOct 10, 2024October 10, 20240

Minister of Defence (HMOD), Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, mas made his maiden operational visit to the Niger Delta Region (NDR) on Wednesday, commending the Nigerian Army

How IPOB Is Resorting To Fear-mongering, Dragging The South East Region Into Economic Ruin

Global UpfrontOct 9, 2024October 9, 20240

By Major General Onyema Nwachukwu In a brazen yet futile attempt to undermine national unity and cohesion, the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has

Nigeria: Army Relieves 3 Brigade Commander, General Sadiq, Of Command, Detained Over Allegations Of Diverting Soldiers’ Rice Palliatives, Military Vehicles, Generators, Others

Global UpfrontOct 9, 2024October 9, 20240

The Nigerian Army has announced that Commander, 3 Brigade Kano, Brigadier General MA Sadiq, has been relieved of command and detained as he is “undergoing

Nigeria: Troops Eliminate 8 Terrorists, Rescue 40 Hostages And Intercept Arms Courier, Seize Ammunition

Global UpfrontSep 30, 2024September 30, 20240

The Nigerian Army on Sunday announced the elimination of eight terrorists and rescued 40 hostages in series of coordinated operations across the country. A statement