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Nigerian Army announces a major redeployment of senior officers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 January 2025 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA In a strategic move to enhance operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede on Saturday approved the posting cum appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army (NA) to various command,

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Reps Committee Grills Army Chief Oluyede Behind Closed Doors

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2024 0

The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede is currently being grilled by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defence and Army for his confirmation as the substantive Chief of Army Staff It would be recalled that Mr Oluyede was nominated by the president, Bola Tinubu, as the Acting COAS following the Ill health […]

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Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Gen Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 November 2024 0

By Haruna Salami President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to screen and confirm Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff, COAS. The request was contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu said his request for confirmation of the Army […]

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Acting Chief of Army Staff mourns Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, calls for national celebration of His Legacy

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2024 0

Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olatubosun Oluyede, expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. He acknowledged the efforts made by the government under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership to support the late general’s health, while affirming that his passing was ultimately God’s decision. Reflecting on the loss,