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LAGBAJA: SENATE POSTPONES PUBLIC HEARING ON NIGERIAN COAST GUARD BILL INDEFINITELY

The Senate Committee on Marine Transport has announced the indefinite postponement of a scheduled public hearing on the Nigerian Coast Guard Bill. Originally set for November 7, the session was slated to take place at the National Assembly Library and Resource Centre, with key stakeholders in attendance to address pressing issues in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The bill sponsored by Senator Wasiu Eshilokun (APC- Lagos), has the overriding intent to enact legislation that sought to contribute to the country’s security, with […]

todayNovember 7, 2024 17

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OYO NLC HAILS MAKINDE FOR APPROVING N80,000 MINIMUM WAGE

The Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo State chapter, has applauded Governor Seyi Makinde’s decision to approve a new minimum wage of N80,000 for state workers, describing it as a progressive move for the welfare of the workforce. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that the approval followed recommendations from a technical committee appointed by the government. Speaking to journalists in Ibadan, NLC Chairman Kayode Martins commended the governor’s gesture, noting that […]

todayNovember 7, 2024 10

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LAGBAJA: IG DIRECTS POLICE OFFICERS TO WEAR BLACK BANDS

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to wear black bands for a seven-day mourning period in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The police boss gave the directive in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi. Adejobi said the directive is to honour Lagbaja, who showed gallantry, dedication, and passion in the fight against insurgency in the country […]

todayNovember 7, 2024 9

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TINUBU ORDERD FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF-MAST

Tinubu has  ordered flags to be flown at half-mast nationwide for seven days in honour of the late general. He wished Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honoured his significant contributions to the nation. Lagbaja served as the Chief of Army Staff from 19 June 2023 until his death on 5 November 2024.  

todayNovember 6, 2024 10

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PRESIDENT TINUBU SUSPENDS FEC MEETING OVER COAS’S DEATH

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday rescheduled the Federal Executive Council meeting to a yet-to-be-announced date.   Initially scheduled for today, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on Tuesday night. After announcing the postponement at the Council Chamber, Vice President Kashim Shettima led other council members in observing a minute’s silence in honour of the late Army Chief. Shettima also announced that ministers would proceed to Tinubu’s […]

todayNovember 6, 2024 9

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GOVERNOR MAKINDE MOURNS COAS LAGBAJA

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, as a significant loss to the country. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday. Makinde described Lagbaja as a patriot and one of the finest military officers. He also  commiserate with President Bola Tinubu and the immediate family of the late Chief of Army Staff, as well as […]

todayNovember 6, 2024 12

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BREAKING: COAS LAGBAJA DIES AT 56

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos following an illness. He was 56. This was disclosed in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023 by President Tinubu, was a respected leader in the Nigerian Armed Forces. Born on February 28, 1968, he […]

todayNovember 6, 2024 15

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TINUBU MOURNS CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, LT. GENERAL TAOREED LAGBAJA

President Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja and the Nigerian Armed Forces over the death of the army chief. Tinubu, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, explained that he regretted to announce the passing of General Lagbaja. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday He explained that the COAS passed away on Tuesday […]

todayNovember 6, 2024 11

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