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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said that the 1200 bags of rice made available to him by the Presidency as palliatives for grassroots will be channelled to only the aged in the state. Alake made the disclosure in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, made available
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The House of Representatives Committee on Urban Development and Regional Planning has expressed dissatisfaction with the level of work done at the Renewed Hope Estate Project in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. This is just as the panel frowned on the quality of the job done on the Umu Etuk-Spencer Esin slum upgrade road
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The House of Representatives Committee on Urban Development and Regional Planning has expressed dissatisfaction with the level of work done at the Renewed Hope Estate Project in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. This is just as the panel frowned on the quality of the job done on the Umu Etuk-Spencer Esin slum upgrade road
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff. Lagbaja died at the age of 56. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he passed away on Tuesday night in
BREAKING: Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja is dead
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff.
Lagbaja died at the age of 56.
According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.
“Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu.
“His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th Regular Course.
“Throughout his service, Lt. General Lagbaja demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment, serving as a platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion.
“He played pivotal roles in numerous internal security operations, including Operation ZAKI in Benue State, Lafiya Dole in Borno, Udoka in Southeast Nigeria, and Operation Forest Sanity across Kaduna and Niger States.
“An alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, he earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies, demonstrating his dedication to professional growth and excellence in military leadership.
“Lt. General Lagbaja is survived by his beloved wife, Mariya, and their two children.
“President Tinubu expresses his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces during this difficult time. He wishes Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honors his significant contributions to the nation,” the statement added.
BREAKING: Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja is dead
President Bola Tinubu is hosting the Edo State governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Okpebholo was ushered into the President’s office complex by the Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and some of the governors elected on the platform of the party. The PUNCH sighted the Chairman of
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President Bola Tinubu is hosting the Edo State governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Okpebholo was ushered into the President’s office complex by the Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and some of the governors elected on the platform of the party. The PUNCH sighted the Chairman of