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.  

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]