Tag: COAS

BREAKING: Reps Confirm Oluyede As COAS

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BREAKING: Reps Confirm Oluyede As COAS

The House of Representatives officially approved the appointment of Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Thursday. Although the constitution does not require the House of Representatives to confirm appointments, the lawmakers endorsed a report from their ad-hoc committee regarding the confirmation and screening of the Acting Chief of Army Staff, thereby affirming Lieutenant General Oluyede’s appointment as the Chief of Army Staff. In presenting the report, the committee’s Chairman, Babajimi Benson, stated that Lt. Gen. Oluyede had met all necessary qualifications. It could be recalled that…

[BREAKING] Lagbaja: Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting In Honour Of Late COAS

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Tinubu Sacks PTAD Boss

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the postponement of today’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in honour of the late Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff. The President had earlier confirmed that the COAS died on Tuesday night after battling an undisclosed illness. It is worth noting that this week’s FEC meeting was initially scheduled for today, Wednesday, November 6. However, in a statement signed and released moments ago, Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said the FEC meeting was postponed in honour of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. The statement…