Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has mourned the death of the late Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja. Naija News reported that Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja was announced dead on Wednesday (today). According to the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Lagbaja died on Tuesday, in Lagos after a […]

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has described the death of the former Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, as a sad loss for the country. Governor Mbah said Late Lt. General Lagbaja was a distinguished officer who saw it all and served the nation with commitment. In his statement on Wednesday, Mbah recalled […]

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, paid a condolence visit to the widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja, Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja. The First Lady was accompanied on the visit by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, and the wife of the National Security Adviser, Hajia […]

Mr Lagbaja, a lieutenant general, died in Lagos after a brief illness, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga wrote in a Wednesday morning statement.

The Presidency had earlier on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, announced the death of General Lagbaja, who passed away at the age of 56, on Tuesday night, in Lagos, after a period of illness.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Wednesday morning by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga stated that Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night […]

Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. Naija News reports that Buhari described Lagbaja as a patriot and an outstanding officer who served the nation with utmost diligence. According to Buhari, the news of Lagbaja’s death shocked him, adding […]

By Timothy Obiezu ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigerian army chief Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has died, according to a statement Wednesday from the country’s president. On the social media platform X, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced Lagbaja’s death and expressed condolences to his...

Taoreed Lagbaja died in Lagos Tuesday after a period of illness, authorities say

President Bola Tinubu-led government, on Wednesday, announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the passing in a statement. Onanuga stated that Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period […]

Nigeria is in deep mourning following the sudden death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday in Lagos after a brief illness. The tragic loss comes less than a year after President Bola Tinubu appointed him, and it marks a significant blow to Nigeria’s military leadership. Lt. […]

The Inspector General of the Nigerian Police Force, Kayode Egbetokun, has mourned the death of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. Kayode Egbetokun described the late General Lagbaja as a highly respected figure known for his tireless efforts in combating insurgency, armed bandits and violent extremism. In a statement by Force […]

Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the rest of the country in mourning the death of the Chief of Army Staff Lt.

General Lagbaja who hailed from Osun State, died after a period of illness. He was 56 years old. 

Lagbaja is Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Army Staff who passed on Tuesday after a brief illness.

General Taoreed Lagbaja, the chief of army staff, has reportedly died abroad. Details surrounding his death have emerged and been published. He was earlier fly out.

Tinubu, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, said he regretted to announce the passing of General Lagbaja, at age 56.

Disclosing this on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy) in a statement on X platform, formerly Twitter, announced the Passing of Chief of Army Staff.

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has commiserated with Nigeria Army over the death of its former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General, Taoreed Lagbaja. Benjamin Kalu said General Lagbaja’s commitment, strategic leadership and vision played a vital role in forming the Armed Forces into a formidable institution. In a statement […]

The House in a statement extended its heartfelt condolences to his family, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces; the Defence Headquarters, Nigerian Army, the people, and government of Osun State, and all Nigerians during this momentous loss.

The first lady was accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, and the wife of the National Security Adviser.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Armed Forces over the death of Lt. General Taoreed

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday after a brief illness at the age of 56. In a statement released by the Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, Musa described the […]

All you need to know about the 23rd Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who passed on at the age of 52 on Tuesday, November 5.

Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed sadness over the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Obi, in a statement on Wednesday, commiserated with the government of Nigeria and the Nigerian Army over the painful loss. He added that the death of Lagbaja has created a […]

Mrs. Aminat Dupe Ibrahim, wife of former Chief of Defence Staff and former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim, has passed away. Mrs. Ibrahim reportedly died on Tuesday night, November 5, 2024, after a brief illness, according to family sources, who spoke with Vanguard. She leaves behind her husband, children, and numerous grandchildren. […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. DAILY POST recalls that the

Initially scheduled for today, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Taoreed Lagbaja.

The Defence Correspondents' Association of Nigeria (DECAN) said it's deeply saddened by the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed

Describing the deceased as a gallant and patriotic officer, Kalu stressed that the late General Lagbaja demonstrated a high level of professionalism in various capacities in the Nigerian army.

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to the family of the Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja. The

President Bola Tinubu has issued two major orders over the sudden death of the late Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who died on Tuesday.

In a statement following the official announcement of the demise of the Chief of Army Staff, the former president said he was deeply shocked by the news of his death, adding that the nation had lost one of its finest soldiers.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered rescheduling the Federal Executive Council meeting till another date to be announced. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement released on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Initially scheduled for today, the council meeting was postponed in honour of […]

The army had weeks ago denied the rumour of Mr Lagbaja's death, saying he was on medical leave

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56."

President Tinubu has ordered that national flags be flown at half-mast for seven days across the country in honour of the late Army Chief, Lieut. Gen. Lagbaja.

Mixed reactions have trailed the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff. Naija News reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced on Wednesday morning that Lagbaja passed away at age 56. The announcement made by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, came after a series of speculations […]

Nigeria’s army chief who led soldiers through a critical period in the fight against Islamic extremists in the West African nation’s hard-hit northeast, has died.

Former federal lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has expressed sadness over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. DAILY

Presidential hopeful, Peter Obi released a statement over the death of the chief of army staff (COAS), Lieutenant-general Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.

Former Nigerian leader, Muhammadu Buhari, released a statement over the death of the chief of army staff (COAS), Lieutenant-general Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.

President Bola Tinubu has directed that the Federal Executive Council meeting be postponed to another date which will be announced in due time. This was