The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s support for the Safe Schools Initiative to strengthen protection of learning environments nationwide. Oluyede gave the assurance when the National Coordinator of the Initiative, Hajiya Halima Iliya, paid a courtesy visit to Defence Headquarters, …
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has expressed deep shock and condolences over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos with military personnel and …
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THE Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has charged the depot of the Nigerian Army in Osogbo to ensure effective training and professionalism in producing top-notch soldiers. Oluyede gave the charge during his maiden operational visit to the depot on Monday. This is contained in a statement issued …
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THE Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has awarded a N500,000 scholarship to Mariam Olayiwola, a first-year Physiology student at the Lagos State University (LASU). This award is part of the COAS Special Scholarship Scheme for Indigent Students, launched in 2024 by the late COAS, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has urged the Senate to consider and confirm the nomination of the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for appointment as the substantive COAS. Tinubu’s letter of request was read on Tuesday at the plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. He had earlier …
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