07 Feb, 2026
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Just In: Chief Of Army Staff, Lagbaja Is Dead

Taoreed Lagbaja, the chief army staff (COAS), is dead. Lagbaja died after battling an undisclosed ailment. He was 56 years of age. He was appointed COAS by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023. On October 20, the army dismissed rumours that Lagbaja had passed on, adding that the army chief was undergoing medical treatment […]

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No appointment of acting Chief of Army Staff, says DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said it has not appointed any senior officer as acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). It said such an appointment doesn’t exist within the Armed Forces. The clarification came after reports in some online platforms and social media about the alleged demise of the COAS, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The Nigerian Army […]