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A United States of America-based Nigerian security expert, Dr Sylvester Okere, on Sunday, hailed the Indian-Nigerian partnership, noting that it would help improve security in both countries. Okere, who would be among the personalities to be hosted by the Central Association of Private Security Industry from November 21 to 22, 2024 in India, said the
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The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has called on the “downtrodden” citizens of Nigeria not to give up on the country. Ajaero, in a statement he personally signed on Monday to mark Nigeria’s 64th independence, noted that the elite have chosen not to do the right thing except when they get
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The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has called on the “downtrodden” citizens of Nigeria not to give up on the country. Ajaero, in a statement he personally signed on Monday to mark Nigeria’s 64th independence, noted that the elite have chosen not to do the right thing except when they get
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Saturday, met governors and stakeholders from Nasarawa, Benue, and Kogi states, seeking their…
Contrary to the death rumours making the rounds, Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has said that the Chief of Army Staff, COAS Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja will soon resume normal duties. DAILY POST reports that there were speculations in some quarters on Sunday, purporting the death of the COAS. But in a statement on Monday by
Death rumour: Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja will soon resume duties – DHQ
Contrary to the death rumours making the rounds, Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has said that the Chief of Army Staff, COAS Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja will soon resume normal duties.
DAILY POST reports that there were speculations in some quarters on Sunday, purporting the death of the COAS.
But in a statement on Monday by its Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the DHQ said Lagbaja is currently on a “well-deserved rest as part of his 2024 annual leave”.
The statement also clarified that no any senior officer was appointed as the acting Chief of Army Staff, COAS as being peddled on social media
He said the Nigerian army is “professionally managed and all the Service Chiefs are performing their duties as stipulated in the Constitution.
“The DHQ urges individuals spreading unfounded rumours to desist from doing so immediately. The COAS is hale and hearty and will soon resume normal duties at the end of his leave.
“Media organizations are advised to verify information with the appropriate authorities before releasing fake news to the public. The CDS had only spoken with the COAS a few minutes ago”, the statement added.
Death rumour: Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja will soon resume duties – DHQ
