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President Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu Reaffirm Support For Armed Forces
President Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu Reaffirm Support For Armed Forces
President Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu reaffirm support for armed forces. Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (left); Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Vice President, Kashim Shettima; Chief of Army Staff, Lt.- Gen. Waidi Shaibu; his wife, Safiyyah; representative of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jimi Benson; Senator Azeez Musa Yar’Adua, representing the Senate President, and other senior army officers during the opening ceremony of the 2025 COAS Yearly Conference in Lagos, yesterday.
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, professionalism and operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
He gave the assurance at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) yearly Conference 2025 in Lagos.
Represented by his deputy, Kashim Shettima, the President paid glowing tributes to serving and retired senior military officers whose sacrifices, leadership and institutional memory have continued to shape the Nigerian Army.
He described the gathering of elder statesmen and former service chiefs as a testament to the enduring heritage, professionalism and fighting spirit of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Tinubu commended the courage and patriotism of officers and soldiers who consistently place national duty above personal comfort, noting that their sacrifices in defence of Nigeria’s sovereignty and unity would remain indelibly etched in the nation’s history.
He observed that the yearly conference provides a critical platform for honest reflection, strategic evaluation and continuous improvement in the Army’s training, administration and operations, particularly in the face of evolving global, regional and national security challenges.
Also, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, described security as a fundamental prerequisite for development, and commended the Nigerian Army for its pivotal role in preserving national unity and safeguarding democratic governance.
He particularly lauded Headquarters 81 Division, Nigerian Army, for its contributions to peace and stability in Lagos, assuring the continued support of the state government to the Nigerian Army.
“Nigeria’s military history is deeply interwoven with our national journey, from the early years of independence to the period of profound challenges and transition, to our present democratic dispensation. The Nigerian Army has remained a defining institution in the preservation of our territorial integrity and our national cohesion.
“History has consistently shown that security is a fundamental prerequisite for national development, and the Nigerian Army remains one of the most critical instruments through which nations project stability, authority and confidence,” he said.
Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu Reaffirm Support For Armed Forces
Also speaking, Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), described the conference as a strategic forum for reviewing operational posture, assessing readiness and aligning the Nigerian Army’s future direction with national security priorities. He commended the resilience and professionalism of Army personnel and acknowledged the contributions of past service chiefs and senior officers, both serving and retired.
He emphasised the importance of joint operations, inter-agency collaboration and a whole-of-society approach in addressing Nigeria’s complex security challenges.
Musa urged senior commanders to ensure that the outcomes of the conference translate into concrete operational actions and measurable results on the battlefield.
Earlier, in his welcome address, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, expressed profound appreciation to the President for his sustained political will and strategic support to the military, particularly in the areas of personnel welfare, equipment modernisation, training and institutional reforms.
He also acknowledged the invaluable legislative and budgetary support of the National Assembly, which he said had significantly enhanced the Army’s operational readiness across all theatres.
FG Inaugurates PenCom Board, Tasks Members On Protection Of Pension Assets
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Board of the National Pension Commission, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of over ₦28 trillion in pension assets.
Speaking at the ceremony, the SGF, Senator (Dr.) George Akume, charged members to uphold strong corporate governance while maintaining a clear boundary between oversight and management.
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The Board, led by Chairman Agbaje Opeyemi Olukayode, pledged to safeguard contributors’ funds and support national development, while the Director-General Omolola Oloworaran reaffirmed commitment to collaboration in delivering secure and timely retirement benefits for Nigerians.
EFCC Officials Mark Properties Linked To Malami In Abuja For Forfeiture: “Keep Off”
“Keep off”. The marking of Malami’s alleged properties took place hours after former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar visited his residence.
The EFCC operatives, alongside armed security personnel, who carried out the exercise on Monday morning, were challenged by the former minister and people around him.
In a video posted on social media, Malami asked a man, who appears to be an EFCC official, to show him the court order authorising them to mark and take over his residence.
The official told the former AGF that the anti-graft agency has the right to mark the property since it is under forfeiture.
Malami responded that the forfeiture order has expired and asked the EFCC official to show him the document authorising the marking.
The inscription, “Restrained order EFCC keep off”, was marked on one of the properties linked to Malami.
In January, a federal high court in Abuja ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities allegedly linked to Malami and two of his sons, Abdulaziz Malami and Abiru Rahman Malami.
The court directed the EFCC to publish the interim forfeiture order in a national daily newspaper, inviting any individual or organisation with an interest in the assets to appear before the court within 14 days and show cause why a final forfeiture order should not be made.
In February, Malami filed an application challenging the interim forfeiture of the properties linked to him.
RELEASE FROM CUSTODY
The former AGF is standing trial on two separate criminal charges.
Last week, Malami was released from custody after a court granted him bail.
On February 27, a federal high court in Abuja granted bail to Malami and his son, Abdulaziz, in the sum of N200 million each over alleged terrorism-related offences.
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Malami and his son were arraigned on February 3 on a five-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms.
The Department of State Services (DSS) accused the former minister of refusing to prosecute terrorism financiers whose case files were reportedly forwarded to the office of the attorney-general for prosecution while he was in the office.
The EFCC had arraigned Malami, his son and wife, over allegations bordering on money laundering to the tune of N8,713,923,759.49.
Osimhen Undergoes Successful Surgery Following Injury Against Liverpoo
Victor Osimhen fractured his hand during a challenge with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate.
Turkish side Galatasaray, on Monday, announced that Super Eagles forward Victor Olorunfemi has undergone surgery following the hand injury he suffered in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against Liverpool last week.
Osimhen only managed to play the first half of the game at Anfield before he was subbed off after fracturing his hand during a challenge with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate.
In a statement on Monday, Galatasaray confirmed that the club’s doctor, Yener İnce, successfully operated on the 27-year-old to repair his hand at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital.
Osimhen
“In the away match we played against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, our player Victor Osimhen, who was injured and unable to continue the game, underwent a successful operation today at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital performed by our club doctor Op. Dr. Yener İnce,” the Galatasaray said.
The club added that it “extend our wishes for a speedy recovery to our footballer and hope for his return to the field at the earliest.”
Galatasaray would hope that Osimhen recovers in time to help the reigning Turkish champions in their fight with Fenerbahce to retain the league title.
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