The Nigerian Army officially transitioned to new leadership on Monday with the symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command flag at Army Headquarters, marking the assumption of Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Oluyede’s appointment followed the tragic death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, and was approved by President … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced the commencement of the ₦85,000 minimum wage for state workers, despite challenges posed by what he called “enemies of the state” attempting to deprive his administration of necessary funds. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal Fund at the Government House in Port … Read more
The House of Representatives has confirmed Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) following a report presented by Babajimi Benson, Chairman of the Committee on Defense. Oluyede’s confirmation came after a thorough screening by the Joint Committee on Army and Defense on Wednesday. President Bola Tinubu had nominated Oluyede as Acting COAS following … Read more
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived at the Nigerian Airforce wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The remains were received by soldiers from the Guards Brigade, who will honor the late army chief with military tributes. The body touched down at precisely 9:00 am, … Read more
Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, the head of the family of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has expressed deep regret over helping his late relative obtain the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) form, saying that had he known the military career would end so tragically, he would not have facilitated the process. … Read more
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has instructed all police officers across the country to wear black bands throughout the seven-day mourning period in tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. The presidency confirmed on Wednesday that Lagbaja, aged 56, passed away after a battle with an undisclosed illness. … Read more
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, says President Bola Tinubu did everything possible to save Taoreed Lagbaja, late chief of army staff, who eventually died after battling an undisclosed ailment at the age of 56 years. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that while Lagbaja was away on medical treatment, Tinubu promoted Oluyede to the … Read more
The newly appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff, Major General Olufemi Oluyede, formally took over command today, Friday, November 1, 2024, in an official handover ceremony at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), stepping in temporarily for Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently on medical leave. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re Lacking Is Luck – Ten … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced the conferment of posthumous national honours on the soldiers and officers killed in the Okuama community of Delta State. The President also granted federal government scholarships to the children of the deceased soldiers, which cover their educational requirements up to the university level. Editor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has concluded plans to train some newly recruited personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as the School Safety Protection Squad to halt cases of abduction of schoolchildren from their schools. The Commander of the National Safe … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, held a meeting with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over the killing of some officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army in Delta State recently. Governor Oborevwori was at the State House in Abuja to brief the President on developments. Further Reading BREAKING: Court Denies Nnamdi Kanu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army’s forces stationed in 1 Division in Kaduna State have effectively liberated 16 individuals who were kidnapped by violent extremists and terrorists in Kaduna State. The citizens were abducted recently from Tantatu, a community in the Kajuru Local Government Area of the state. Editor’s Picks Terrorists Release Seven … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, met in Abuja to appraise the state of the nation. According to TheCable, the meeting was held at the Bauchi state govenor’s lodge in the Asokoro district of the nation’s capital. Speaking with journalists after the meeting, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the National Assembly to commence urgent constitutional amendment to allow for the creation of state police in response to the growing threats of kidnapping and other forms of insecurity in Nigeria. At a plenary session on Monday presided over by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, joined troops on Monday to celebrate Christmas in Sokoto, saying that the military made sacrifices for the love of the nation and humanity. Lagbaja admonished personnel to remain steadfast in their mandate of ensuring people’s safety and safeguarding the territorial integrity … Read more