Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the Acting Chief of Army Staff, has vowed to restore peace across Nigeria if confirmed by the National Assembly. Oluyede made this pledge on Wednesday during his appearance before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defence and Army at the National Assembly Complex. Oluyede’s appointment came after the passing of … Read more
The Nigerian government has vowed to take decisive action to dismantle Lakurawa, a newly formed terror group blamed for a series of violent attacks across the Northwestern region of the country. The group has been linked to numerous deadly incidents and cattle thefts in Sokoto and Kebbi states. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host … Read more
Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has arrived in Sokoto on his first operational visit to the 8th Division’s Area of Responsibility. During his visit to the North-Western state, Oluyede is set to meet with the Sultan of Sokoto and other key stakeholders in the region. He will also address troops involved … Read more
President Bola Tinubu promoted Acting Chief of Army Staff Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede to the rank of Lieutenant General on Tuesday, decorating him with his new insignia at a brief ceremony held at the State House in Abuja. In a statement, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, conveyed that the President’s decision recognized Oluyede’s … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) to temporarily lead the Nigerian Army. This interim appointment follows the absence of the current COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is overseas receiving medical treatment. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more