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President Bola Tinubu through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onuga has announced the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. According to the statement, Lagbaja died on Tuesday night in Lagos state after a protracted illness. The statement reads in part: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56.  He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was…

By Christopher Sunday Abuja, November 2, 2024 – In the heart of the Igala Kingdom, members of the Igala Brothers and Friends Initiative (IBFI) gathered not merely to inaugurate new leaders, but to affirm the enduring strength of their collective spirit. The occasion marked a unique process, not of competition but of mutual affirmation, where Comrade Philip Ameh was entrusted as the new National Leader—a choice made in harmony, echoing the ancient values that bind the Igala people together. In his acceptance speech, Ameh invoked a sense of shared destiny. “We stand here not only as leaders but as custodians…

The Acting Chief of Army Staff (Ag COAS), Major General Olufemi Oluyede, on Friday, 1st November 2024, assumed duties at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The acting COAS was appointed by the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, pending the return of the substantive COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who is currently on medical leave. At the formal taking-over ceremony at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, emphasized that the appointment aligns with the Armed Forces Act of 2004. General Musa stressed that the…

Hon. Daniel Yusuf, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Kogi State Governor on Public Safety has lauded Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s commitment to education in Kogi state through the approval of over 600 million Naira fund to cover the payment of the 2024/2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for 18,734 students in public secondary schools across the state, calling the initiative a crucial step toward educational development. Speaking with journalists in Lokoja, the appointee emphasized the significance of the governor’s intervention saying, it’s a landmark decision aimed at reducing educational costs for families. He also noted that…

A Nigerian undergraduate has bagged 14 years Imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges revolving around Internet fraud. Justice A. T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, convicted and sentenced the final year student of the University of Port Harcourt. The convict, Henry Nathaniel Ekanem was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for internet fraud. He was jailed on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 upon arraignment by the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on seven-count charges bordering on obtaining money under false pretence and impersonation. One of the counts…

The Nigerian Army authorities have debunked claims in some section of the media hinting that a military training camp has been taken over by terrorists in Niger state. In a statement circulated by the Spokesman of the Army, Maj-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, it described the allegations as false and unfounded. Read the full statement below: “The Nigerian Army is aware of the vicious insinuations circulating in the media, alleging that insurgents have taken over a Military Training Area in Kontagora, Niger State. We acknowledge the palpable unease this baseless claim may have stirred within the Kontagora and Mariga communities, as…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Chima Anthony Nwigwe, a suspected leader of banks’ hacking syndicate alongside three others: Effiong Victor Emmanuel, Mohammed Bello Mahmud, managing director, Downstone Ultimate Limited and Daminan Ali for alleged conspiracy, unauthorized access to banks’ computer systems and fraudulent withdrawal of depositors’ funds. They were arrested in a sting operation in Abuja following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in hacking, compromising databases of commercial banks, thereby causing fraudulent transfers and withdrawals through different digital platforms. The suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations. Notice of their…

A Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Kogi State Governor who also serves as the Chairman of the Forum of SSAs, Kogi East, Dr. Aminu Atabo, has expressed deep gratitude to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for deploying a significant number of security personnel, including Army, Navy, and officers of the Civil Defense Corps, to Omala. The deployment comes alongside the establishment of a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Omala, a step that has been widely praised by the Omala sons and daughters. “This deployment shows the government’s dedication to maintaining peace and security in the entire Omala LGA and Bagana…

Chief Ibrahim Yakubu Aboh, the former Executive Chairman of Omala Local Government Area, has expressed deep gratitude to Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for his prompt and effective response to security challenges in Omala.  Governor Ododo’s approval for establishing a Forward Operational Base (FOB) in Omala has led to the recent deployment of security personnels, addressing growing security concerns of the local government area. “This swift action by the servant leader of the state has provides much-needed relief to our people,” said Chief Aboh. “Governor Ododo has demonstrated his commitment to securing the state, turning words…

By Usman Bashir  Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed (Ayuba Nana), Zonal Security Adviser for Ankpa Federal Constituency, has commended the state government’s swift deployment of military personnel, including the Army, Navy, and Civil Defense, to crisis-ridden Bagana community in Omala LGA. This strategic move aimed at restoring peace and stability to the troubled area which is a boundary community to Benue and Nasarawa States wil further promote the revival of economic activities in the area. “The Governor promised in May, 2024 that he will ensure that military personnel are deployed to the area to quell the crisis and today the…