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“Lt Gen Lagbaja A Visionary Leader Of Nigeria Army” says Maj Gen Minjiyawa
AMB Fatile stressed that despite his short stay as COAS , his legacy of welfares, equipping the Nigerian Army , operational efficiency, and tackling insecurity across the board would be remembered.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.Gen. Farouk Mijinyawa has described the deceased former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja as a colossal loss to the Nigerian army and the nation at large who was an exceptional and visionary leader in the Nigerian Armed Forces.
He made the remark at the 81 Division Headquarters of the Nigerian Army in Lagos while members of the Prayer and Support of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies paid a courtesy visit to the GOC today in Lagos.
Maj. Gen Minjinyawa noted that the legacy of the deceased gallant officer will forever linger on in the memory of the men of the Nigerian Armed Forces through his giant strides and accomplishments of Nigeria. He stated, “Lt. Gen Lagbaja was a great leader with great vision who dedicated his service to the army and the nation at large. A transformational figure who served his time with diligence, his effort will never be forgotten, as we pray for the repose of his soul, we pray for all the legacy he left behind “Lt.Gen. Lagbaja gave his meritorious service to the nation and we are grateful to the group for deeming it fit to come and condole with us.
He has served his time with diligence but his effort will never be forgotten, as we pray for the repose of his soul and the family he left behind. And we will continue with the legacy he left behind”
The former Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja was said to be highly revered and popular among the rank and files of the military passed away on November 5, 2024, in Lagos after a brief illness was described as a professional who was committed to serving the nation in his gallant fight towards the insurgency and transformation witnessed in the Nigerian Armed Forces and personnel.
During the courtesy visit, the Convener of #Prayer and Support for the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies, Ambassador Mary Fatile, described the late COAS Lt. Gen Lagbaja as an astute professional with keen interest in human capacity building and development.
She stated, “His transformational workcan be seen around the army barracks in terms of provision of infrastructure, welfare and improving the morals of his officers and men.
AMB Fatile stressed that despite his short stay as COAS , his legacy of welfares, equipping the Nigerian Army , operational efficiency, and tackling insecurity across the board would be remembered.
Fatile said “was a thoughtful and disciplined leader who inspired many . . He was a compassionate leader who put his soldiers first”
The Convener of the group pointed out that he drove the vision and gave advice on directions on how to let this advocacy group hit the ground running .” Fatile said,
“In Africa today, we know that Nigerian military is number one and doing well in the fight against insurgency.
We are to collaborate with them using our prayer and support to boost their efforts and recognize the tremendous work they are doing.
AMB Mary Abayomi Fatile prayed to God to grant the Wife Children and entire family the Grace to bear the irreparable loss..
An angry mob has set a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus on fire after it reportedly crushed a commercial motorcyclist to death at Ogolonto Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road in Lagos State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 16, 2026. Eyewitness accounts and social media reports indicate that the motorcyclist was riding alone along the restricted BRT lane when the collision happened. He died at the scene.
Enraged residents and youths then attacked the bus driver and set the vehicle ablaze. Police officers and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), who were nearby, intervened promptly and rescued the driver unharmed.
The identity of the deceased motorcyclist and the exact circumstances of the crash had not been officially confirmed at the time of filing this report. It was also unclear whether any arrests had been made in connection with the burning of the bus.
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ARISE News Wins Seven Honours At Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
• ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female)
ARISE News has emerged as one of the major winners at the just ended Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA).
ARISE News won seven honours across television broadcasting, news reporting, presentation and production during the ceremony.
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
The network’s flagship breakfast programme, The Morning Show, also won the Best TV Talk Show award, further strengthening its recognition in television broadcasting.
ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female).
Rufai Oseni was named Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Male), while Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpeyong received the Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Female) award.
The recognition extended to the network’s newsroom, with Ovieteme George winning Best TV News Reporter (Male) for his contributions to television news reporting.
Behind the camera, Sam Adeyemi received the Best Camera Operator/Cinematographer award, recognising his work in television production and visual storytelling.
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Meta removes 3.7 million accounts in West Africa scam crackdown
The joint operation led to 28 arrests, identified more than 30 suspected scam centres and rescued 117 people allegedly trafficked and forced to work in scam compounds in Ghana.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has removed more than 3.7 million Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages and groups linked to suspected scam networks operating in West Africa.
The joint operation led to 28 arrests, identified more than 30 suspected scam centres and rescued 117 people allegedly trafficked and forced to work in scam compounds in Ghana.
The company announced the crackdown in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. It involved 14 technology companies and law enforcement agencies from 10 countries.
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency coordinated the operation with the US Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies. Nigerian authorities were involved.
Other countries included Ghana, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and India.Tech companies that took part included Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Coinbase, Starlink and Adobe.
Meta said the partnership let participants share intelligence across digital platforms, countries and financial systems to identify criminal networks.
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